Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup With Nutmeg Cream
Pair this holiday soup with a glass of viognier
The flavor of freshly grated nutmeg in an unsweetened whipped cream makes a lovely complement to the sweet butternut squash soup.
Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cake
The perfect dessert for a Halloween party
We all know the pleasures of mixing pumpkin purée with eggs, cream, and sugar for the requisite seasonal pies, but don't overlook the joy of presenting a spectacular new dessert like our Pumpkin Spice Cake. Layers of cake cushioned with Pumpkin Cream-Cheese Frosting create a lasting impression even before you take the first bite. One taste of this moist cake and creamy icing, and the traditional pumpkin pie may have to make room on the sideboard for a new holiday favorite.
Thanksgiving Guide
Celebrate with a collection of recipes, drink selections and gifts
Whether you're in charge of carving the bird at the dinner table or heading to a friend or family member's house to raise a glass, this collection of entertaining tips, drink selections and recipes will have you giving thanks in no time.
Recipe: Muffin Tin Smokin' Sliders with 647 Secret Sauce
An innovative burger recipe cooked over the fire
Nothing is more all-American than burgers on the grill. Sliders are burgers’ new-century party incarnation. Cooking them over fire in muffin tins is so much easier than flipping them all individually and lining the tins with caramelized onions imparts the vegetables’ sweet, rich flavor to the meat while they cook. Sheer genius, if we do say so ourselves. We like to serve them on our own buttermilk rolls because, really, what is better than homemade bread in any form? (You can buy rolls, but they won’t be as good.) Pass these babies with a few other appetizers and you’ve got yourself a party.
Mother's Day Guide
A collection of gift and entertaining ideas to celebrate Mom in style on Sunday
Celebrate the most important woman in your life on Sunday — Mom. Whether you're struggling to find a gift fit for a queen, need the perfect bottle of wine or are hosting the whole family, here's a collection of things guaranteed to make Mom smile.
Carrot & Parsnip Fritters with Lime Cilantro Yogurt
Pair these root vegetable fritters and lime cilantro dip with a crisp sauvignon blanc for a delicious midweek meal in minutes.
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Recipe: Vietnamese Chicken Pho
Serve this classic Vietnamese dish with an aromatic white wine
In large stockpot over high heat, warm chicken broth. Add scallions, garlic, ginger, five spice powder, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, Tabasco and sesame oil; bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes.
Recipe: Vodka Pasta
Serve this pasta with an Italian red
Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Add oil, butter, garlic, and shallots. Gently saute shallots for 3 to 5 minutes to develop their sweetness. Add vodka to the pan, 3 turns around the pan in a steady stream will equal about 1 cup. Reduce vodka by half, this will take 2 or 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes. Bring sauce to a bubble and reduce heat to simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
