Keep preparations for the big feast effortless using these 25 Thanksgiving tips from Yankee Magazine. 1. First, be thankful. Take time and pause to reflect on the big and small things in your life that you are grateful for. 2. Make a timeline so that you can schedule your day and oven usage. 3. Read […]
It’s all about food and home and holiday entertaining for the next few months. Start here with helpful tips and superb recipes to make your Thanksgiving a delight: Decorating made easy with Matthew Mead’s ideas. 25 Thanksgiving tips for hosts. These appetizers make the meal. Brined turkey instructions and recipe from a New England chef. […]
A Cookie Swap is a great idea for a fun evening with friends, with the added bonus of having lots of cookies for holiday entertaining. Be sure to spend some time together exchanging stories about the recipes, as well as the cookies themselves. 1. Invite several friends over for punch or coffee and light refreshments. […]
Make Matthew Mead’s beautiful gingerbread basket. Find more of his creativity at Decorating Ideas from Matthew Mead. For the basket, download the three-page document, print, and follow the step-by-step directions and diagrams to create this “awesome” holiday project!
Is it possible to keep potatoes from sprouting and turning green? Also, what are potato eyes? Read on for the answers.
Most people enjoy macaroni and cheese just like their mom made. For some, that means a custard-based sauce; for others, it’s a béchamel sauce with the addition of cheese. Then there’s the entire generation that prefers the boxed version (this group does not know what they’re missing). I’ve had fun with all three versions. (Yes, […]
Making turkey stock at home is a simple process, but a lengthy one. All it takes is a few basic ingredients and a little time.
No matter how hard I try to remember, it seems that every year I forget to defrost my Thanksgiving turkey and end up in a panic the night before. Any suggestions for a quick defrost? S.F., New York, NY First and foremost, if you can, buy a locally raised fresh turkey. That being said, I […]
We know you turn to Yankee recipes to get a taste of New England. We also know that there are a few of our recipes you couldn’t do without. We’ve compiled these reader favorites — from our mouthwatering Indian pot roast to our deliciously classic apple pie — here. Enjoy!
