Staying in the Chestnuts theme we cannot omit mentioning Castagnaccio. Castagne (chestnuts in Italian) are commonly found in the hills of many Italian regions, from Veneto to Lombardia to Tuscany which in old times made them popular with poor people. […]

My mother-in-law makes the best Turkey Soup! It is especially good when enjoyed the day after Thanksgiving at her home in Carmel.  She starts by putting the leftover turkey bones in a pot with water then “boils the heck out […]

Stuffing vs Dressing – What’s the difference? After doing a little research, I found there is more variation across the nation in ingredients than just the name.  It seems that the name is mostly a regional preference. Whether cooked inside […]

Easier than an “open fire”, use your oven to bring Chestnut goodness inside your home.  Preheat oven to 425*F. Using a sharp paring knife, cut an “X” into the flat side of each chestnut to allow steam to escape. This […]

This is a great side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner. I know that cutting and peeling butternut squash is a time-consuming task. Luckily, many grocery stores (Trader Joes for example) sell it already peeled and chopped. If you buy a […]