Blakely Trettenero’s delicious Mushroom, Herb and Gruyere Puffs pair perfectly with her Cranberry Orange Champagne Cocktail.… Read More pair & pour: holiday appetizer and cocktail pairing by blakely trettenero
Slicing, dicing, baking and prepping. The countdown begins. If you are looking for a couple of quick and simple side dishes, we have you covered. The best part about these two recipes is, these work any time of the year. Before we launch into those though, we have a few tips and time savers that… Read More basil & salt’s last minute sides, tips, tricks and ideas
Need extra room in the kitchen this Thanksgiving Day? Bring out the slow cooker.… Read More slow cooker cranberry sauce
We are excited to offer a variety of online cooking classes and workshops with talented chefs around the globe. Create decadent pastries, cookies with little chefs and elegant holiday cuisine. Our first workshop is with our own talented Chef Jason Palin of Basil & Salt Magazine, UK,. Chef Palin will teach us how to create… Read More Online Pastry Workshop with Chef Palin
Pomegranates are in season October through February, making them both a colorful and delicious addition to the holiday season. When choosing your pomegranate look for a deep color with a red to reddish-brown outer rind. If it’s ripe it will feel heavy for its size. It will keep chilled for 3 to 4 weeks if… Read More Basil & Salt’s Holiday Moscow Mule
When temperatures plummet and snow falls, hot chocolate is a necessity. When my kids were small they would excitedly fly outdoors to the backyard winter wonderland to build the ultimate snowman. After they were satisfied they had created the best one on the block, they came in the back door shedding hats, gloves, coat and… Read More Peppermint Hot Chocolate
A beautiful and delicious recipe for smaller holiday celebrations Intimate, cozy celebrations are a great way to really enjoy your guests and have great conversations. This dazzling centerpiece is perfect for a ‘lighter’ gathering of friends and family. Your local butcher will gladly butterfly the breast for you and then it’s a simple process to… Read More Rolled, Stuffed Turkey Breast
Now that we’ve set our clocks back an hour for daylight savings time, the holiday season begins. Grocer coolers are filled to the top with turkeys and foil roasting pans have found their way to the end of every aisle. Candy canes and Christmas themed M&M’s have been artfully placed at check-out counters and sweet-themed… Read More Francois Payard’s Apple Honey Cake
Fresh cranberries, a splash of bourbon, a sprinkling of brown sugar and a touch of vanilla. We have created the perfect companion for Tom turkey, the star of the Thanksgiving dinner table. This recipe is quick and simple with plenty of wiggle room for improvisation. Whether you like your sauce thick or thin, your cranberries… Read More fresh, bourbon cranberry sauce
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