Rick Rodgers
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Rick Rodgers is an award-winning cookbook writer and culinary instructor. An author of over forty diverse books, Rodgers co-authored Sarabeth’s Kitchen and The Model Bakery Cookbook and edited The Baker’s Dozen Cookbook. Rick often works behind the scenes as a consultant for entertainment figures, celebrity chefs, and corporations to develop their cookbook projects, including over ten cookbooks for Williams-Sonoma. His recipes have appeared in a number of publications such as Cooking Light, Men’s Health, Food and Wine, and online. He has also presented on television shows such as Today, CBS Good Morning, and Food Network Challenge. Winner of Bon Appétit’s Outstanding Cooking Teacher of the Year Award, Rodgers teaches sold-out cooking classes around the world. rickrodgers.com
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Homemade Whipped Cream
Fluffier, fresher, and fancier than anything from a tub or can.
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Baked Herb Stuffing
Enhance store-bought stuffing mix with a flurry of dried and fresh herbs for an easy dressing that tastes like you put in lots of effort.
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Classic Stuffed Turkey With Old-Fashioned Gravy
Yes, it’s safe. Of course, it’s delicious. And with these tips it’s even easier than you imagined.
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Homemade Turkey Stock
The best part of this rich, savory turkey stock? You don’t need a leftover turkey to make it.
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Creamy, Crunchy Cilantro-Lime Slaw
This cooling-but-spicy slaw is the ideal side for barbecue or any summer cookout food.
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Somlói Galuska
Make somlói galuska in advance: the chocolate-cream “dumplings" require at least eight hours to soak up the golden rum syrup.
Holidays Events
How to Host a Holiday Brunch
Sarabeth Levine and Rick Rodgers give us the gift of two delicious mid-morning menus perfect for hosting a Christmas or New Year's Day brunch.
Expert Advice
A Beginner's Thanksgiving
An indispensable Thanksgiving guide for the novice, with recipes and tips even an expert would love.
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Yellow Watermelon & Mint Pops
People's Pops
At first lick, these pops will bring back memories of summer afternoons—but with the distinction that these sophisticated frozen treats are made with fresh fruit and herbs. You can use any watermelon, although yellow is an unexpected change from red. Basil and tarragon are good alternatives to the mint.
At first lick, these pops will bring back memories of summer afternoons—but with the distinction that these sophisticated frozen treats are made with fresh fruit and herbs. You can use any watermelon, although yellow is an unexpected change from red. Basil and tarragon are good alternatives to the mint.
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Upstate Chili
Dickson's Farmstand Meats
Dickson's Farmstand Meats is a unique butcher, sourcing their meats from farms with extraordinarily high standards. It is only natural (pun intended) that their chili recipe would be uncommonly good, loaded with flavor as well as detailed techniques for great results. This is not your granddaddy's chili! For example, the main meat is beef shank, a highly gelatinous cut that gives a luscious smoothness to the sauce. The meat is marinated overnight before cooking, and the seasoning gets complexity from smoky Turkish Urfa chile flakes. If you have the time, refrigerate the chili overnight before serving to mellow the flavors.
Dickson's Farmstand Meats is a unique butcher, sourcing their meats from farms with extraordinarily high standards. It is only natural (pun intended) that their chili recipe would be uncommonly good, loaded with flavor as well as detailed techniques for great results. This is not your granddaddy's chili! For example, the main meat is beef shank, a highly gelatinous cut that gives a luscious smoothness to the sauce. The meat is marinated overnight before cooking, and the seasoning gets complexity from smoky Turkish Urfa chile flakes. If you have the time, refrigerate the chili overnight before serving to mellow the flavors.
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Grilled Artisan Cheddar & Fig Jam Sandwich
Lucy's Whey
The grilled cheese sandwich at Lucy's Whey has garnered an extensive group of followers. These devotees appreciate the careful attention that goes into each bite. With so few ingredients, each one should be extraordinary. If you follow this advice at home, you will see how a humble cheese sandwich can turn heads. You can make as many sandwiches at once as you have room for on a panini press (or in a ridged grill pan weighted on top with a skillet).
The grilled cheese sandwich at Lucy's Whey has garnered an extensive group of followers. These devotees appreciate the careful attention that goes into each bite. With so few ingredients, each one should be extraordinary. If you follow this advice at home, you will see how a humble cheese sandwich can turn heads. You can make as many sandwiches at once as you have room for on a panini press (or in a ridged grill pan weighted on top with a skillet).
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Lamb Meatballs in Green Curry Sauce
While flipping through an Australian food magazine, my eyes were drawn to the appetizing green sauce in a photo of Indian-style meatballs. I am one of those people who do not rate cilantro as my favorite herb, but when I developed this dish to replicate the recipe at home, the sauce proved as delicious as it was attractive. Cook some basmati rice to serve with the meatballs.
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Brown Sugar Shortbread
Shortbread—full of buttery flavor and a crumbly melt-in-your-mouth texture that few other cookies can deliver—is another item that must be included in most teatime menus. Brown sugar gives these a hint of molasses. For truly extraordinary results, instead of standard brown sugar, use muscovado sugar, which is made by a centuries-old process and has a deeper flavor.
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Grilled Summer Vegetables with Harissa Dressing
The veggies are great at room temperature, so grill them a couple of hours ahead, if you like. Cooking them ahead also frees up room on the grill for whatever meat youre grilling (lamb would be delicious with the vegetables).
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Root Beer Baked Beans
For the best flavor, use an artisanal root beer made with cane sugar (not corn syrup). We like Faygo and Fitz's, but many more options are available online at sodapopstop.com.
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Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Olivada
Olivada, an Italian olive spread, adds flavor and color to this side dish.
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Grilled Corn with Honey-Ancho Chile Butter
Any leftover chile butter would be delicious on roasted sweet potatoes or cornbread. If you make the butter in advance, take it out of the fridge before serving to allow it to soften.
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Potato Salad with Pancetta, Rosemary, and Lemon
Lemon peel and lemon juice, rosemary, and an olive oil dressing give this a nice lightness. If you prefer a creamy potato salad, use 2/3 cup mayonnaise in place of the olive oil.