Emily’s Famous Tiramisu

Ingredients: 5 eggs, separated ¾ cup white sugar, divided 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting 1 cup white sugar 1 cup boiling water ½ cup strong brewed coffee ¼ cup rum 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese 2 cups confectioners’ sugar ¼ cup dark rum 1 teaspoon... » read more

Giblet Gravy I

Ingredients: 1 giblets from a turkey ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cube chicken bouillon 1 stalk celery, halved ¼ yellow onion 1 quart water 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 4 hard-cooked eggs 2 tablespoons cornstarch ½ cup milk Directions: In a 2 quart saucepan, simmer the giblets, salt, pepper, bouillon,... » read more

Ultimate Turkey Brine

Ingredients: 1 gallon water 2 cups kosher salt 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar 12 whole cloves 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 2 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary 2 ½ teaspoons dried thyme Directions: Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir salt and sugar into the water until dissolved; bring water again to... » read more

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Ingredients: 1 ¼ (16 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese ½ cup butter ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon white sugar salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a slow cooker, combine corn, cream cheese, butter, milk, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on High for 2 to... » read more

Tangy Honey Glazed Ham

Ingredients: 1 (10 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in ham 1 ¼ cups packed dark brown sugar ⅓ cup pineapple juice ⅓ cup honey ⅓ large orange, juiced and zested 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place ham in a roasting pan. In a small saucepan, combine... » read more

Roast Spatchcock Turkey

Ingredients: 1 (10 pound) whole turkey ½ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a roasting rack on a baking sheet. Turn the turkey... » read more

A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey

Ingredients: 1 (18 pound) whole turkey ½ cup unsalted butter, softened salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 ½ quarts turkey stock 8 cups prepared stuffing Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place rack in the lowest position of the oven. Remove the turkey neck and giblets, rinse the turkey,... » read more

Do-Ahead Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 cup butter 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 16 cups dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried sage 2 cups chicken broth, or as needed Directions: Melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium... » read more

Homemade Poultry Seasoning

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground dried sage 1 ½ teaspoons ground dried thyme 1 teaspoon ground dried marjoram ¾ teaspoon ground dried rosemary ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon finely ground black pepper Directions: Combine sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, nutmeg, and black pepper in sealable container; store with your other spices until needed.

Chef John’s Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise ¼ cup butter ½ cup whole milk salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.... » read more