The 90th Jubilee of King Michael I is being celebrated at the Romanian Royal Court. The preparations are underway in Elisabeta Palace for the extremely important gala dinner. To ensure that the evening runs smoothly royal chef Gaby rehearses with a test menu. A summerly gazpacho and a Mediterranean main course will win over the…
The Family Table: A 4-Generation Holiday Side, From Germany to America
Submitted by Kent Higgins, Highlands Ranch, Colorado When I was a teenager, my grandmother Margarette (1888–1966) taught me how to prepare a few traditional German meals, which her mother, Caroline (1853–1936), had taught her. These recipes all originated in northern Germany in the Eschersand and Sonderborg, Schleswig-Holstein areas near Flensburg. Blaukraut, this simple red cabbage…
Thanksgiving With the Isacs: Turning Grief Into a Celebration of Gratitude
For the past 19 years, the Isacs family has hosted Thanksgiving dinner at their home in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. Each year, anywhere from 8 to 20 extended family and friends swelled the ranks of the family of four: Peter and Nadine, the consummate host and hostess, and their sons PK, 27, and Christopher,…
Roasted Delicata Squash Is a Worthy Addition to Your Table
When I look in the squash stall at the market and eye delicata squash I get excited. Here’s a seasonal vegetable that has so many delicious elements to it. I love its colorful exterior, with green and yellow stripes; its rich, creamy, almost buttery interior; and being able to eat the delicate, edible skin. The…
The Best Reason Not to Buy Pre-Washed Salad in a Bag
Pre-washed, pre-chopped, ready-to-go salad greens in sealed bags can be found in the produce department of just about every grocery store and supermarket. Those bags are certainly a tempting option, because what’s not to like about having someone else do all the work of chopping and then double- or even triple-washing? Even so, I don’t…
Easy Entertaining: Make-Ahead Recipes to Feed Your Holiday Houseguests
For Thanksgiving hosts, Thanksgiving week, from Wednesday (or even earlier, for the extra-prepared) to Sunday, is all about a cooking and entertaining marathon at home. Planning meals ahead of time is my secret weapon for enjoyably hosting weekend guests, while not constantly worrying about what to serve for meals. Thanksgiving is no exception. Thursday’s main…
Citrusy Bloody Mary
First created at the King Cole Bar at the St. Regis Hotel in New York, during the roaring ’20s, the bloody mary was meant to be an elegant hair-of-the-dog, pre-lunch drink. It was originally served in a martini glass, shaken not stirred, and made with fresh tomato juice. Fast forward to today, and you’ll find…
Homemade Granola
There’s no good reason for not making homemade granola all the time—it’s so much better and healthier than the sugar-loaded options from the store. Apple juice gives this recipe just the right sweetness, and just a touch of honey or maple syrup brings it all together into a delicious treat. It’s easy to customize, so…
Ham and Cheese Bread and Butter Pudding
Bread and butter pudding is the quintessential leftovers-turned-comfort-food dish. Made using any type of leftover stale bread, cheese, and add-ins you have on hand, it’s the perfect end-of-the-week dish, as you can clean out all the odds and ends from the refrigerator. I love it made with crispy bacon, but boiled ham is delicious, too….
Beaujolais Nouveau: Much Ado About Nothing
Today’s younger wine buyers are more interested in drinkability, different styles, and simply having fun—and seemingly aren’t interested in expensive, iconic wines. With their current interest in craft beer, cider, and even hard seltzer, younger buyers of alcoholic beverages should be perfectly set up to get excited about a wine that isn’t legal to sell…
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