Category Archives: Holiday

Pork Shoulder

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Allison Woods

  1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/4 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup sugar 1 7–8-lb. skinless bone-in pork shoulder (Boston butt or picnic) 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar Salt and … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Stock

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Allison Woods

  Those of you who read my recipe blog know that I don’t write much about technique. As a matter of fact, I typically assume you already know how to cook when I publish my recipes, and often just lay … Continue reading →

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Green Bean Not-Casserole

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Allison Woods

  I like green beans with a holiday meal, but that “classic” way of dumping canned green beans and cream of mushroom soup into a casserole dish doesn’t cut it. This is what I came up with instead. Fried Shallots … Continue reading →

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Pear and Chocolate Crostata

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Allison Woods

from Epicurious Crust: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons (or more) ice water 2 tablespoons chilled whipping cream Blend flour and salt … Continue reading →

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Quiche Lorraine

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Allison Woods

This recipe was first seen several years ago in Cook’s Illustrated. It’s the very best quiche out there, making a pie that’s smooth and custardy. Make it with whatever filling you like—nearly anything will work, though I think some type … Continue reading →

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Those Damn* Pecan Ball Cookies

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Allison Woods

More from the family recipe box. For those not in the know, Nana is my mother’s mom, Alice Jean. AJ/Nana DID participate in the Domestic Arts, but at least in MY lifetime, it always seemed to be somewhat…how can I … Continue reading →

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Rum Balls

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allison Woods

Another top-secret recipe from the family arsenal. Good thing no one really reads this blog or everything would be ruined that is good about the world. Anyway, if you are one of my four readers, enjoy these. 1 small box … Continue reading →

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Hot buttered rum batter

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

This is the standard family recipe. I am very big on garam masala these days, so I might try subbing that for the cinnamon this year. Use a garam masala that doesn’t have any coriander in it, for the obvious … Continue reading →

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Onions Parmesean

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Allison Woods

This became an instant holiday classic the first time my mom added it to the Thanksgiving rotation. If you need to do anything in advance, sweat the onions. The final dish can get soupy if made in advance. 4 c … Continue reading →

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