Things I know about pumpkin pie: I discovered that my recipe, stolen from the Libby’s can except for the nutmeg, is almost identical to the Barefoot Contessa’s recipe except that she uses brown sugar instead of white. 3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 eggs1 15 oz can Libby’s…
Author: Natasha Lorens
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Jeff’s Turkey Gravy
Gravy is an art form that I haven’t mastered, but Jeff pretty much has it down. He’s gotten so good at it, that we no longer buy “back up” jar gravy for lumpy emergencies. We got this from Tyler Florence, but we call it Jeff’s gravy just because. 2 pounds turkey wings 5 tablespoons extra-virgin…
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
We watched Barefoot Contessa make these once and knew they’d be delicious. We weren’t wrong. They are now a staple of our holiday meals. One of Jack’s favorites. 16 extra-large white mushrooms 5 tablespoons good olive oil, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons Marsala wine 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casings – or bulk…
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