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Milk Street’s Culinary Director Talks New Cookbook and Thanksgiving Tips for Overwhelmed Holiday Cooks

Daniel Hautzinger

Thanksgiving is Wes Martin's favorite holiday, and he has some useful tips for harried home cooks. He also talks about the new cookbook Milk Street Simple.

An Easy Thanksgiving Side of Brussels Sprouts and Apples from 'Milk Street'

Daniel Hautzinger

A simple vinaigrette enlivens this fall side dish from the new cookbook Milk Street Simple that's perfect for Thanksgiving.

A Beef Bulgogi Recipe from 'Christopher Kimball's Milk Street'

Daniel Hautzinger

You don't have to go to a Korean barbecue restaurant, as delightful as they are, to enjoy the utterly satisfying—and quick-cooking—meal of beef bulgogi, which makes a great weeknight meal.

S'mores Bars from 'Milk Street'

Daniel Hautzinger

Try a no-campfire-necessary s'mores treat from Christopher Kimball's Milk Street, which will soon see the premiere of its seventh season on WTTW. The recipe is adapted from one by Southern baking legend Cheryl Day. 

A Recipe for Orange Cranberry Soda Bread with White Chocolate Chunks

Daniel Hautzinger

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the simple but utterly worthwhile soda bread, in a version from Christopher Kimball's Milk Street that is brightened by orange and dried cranberries and slightly sweetened by white chocolate chunks. 

A Gin Cocktail for Whiskey Lovers Who Avoid Gin

Daniel Hautzinger

In his new book, Pour Me Another: 250 Ways to Find Your Favorite DrinkMilk Street's editorial director J.M. Hirsch offers ways to discover new cocktails you love. For whiskey lovers who avoid gin, he suggests a Bijou, which he describes as like a light Old Fashioned. 

J.M. Hirsch of 'Milk Street' Talks Travels and His "Choose-Your-Own-Adventure" Cocktail Book

Daniel Hautzinger

J.M. Hirsch, the editorial director of Milk Street, travels nearly half of the year in search of recipes and techniques he can bring back to the American home cook. He also wants to help people discover cocktails unfamiliar to them in his new interactive book. 

A Hearty Bean Dish from 'Milk Street' Made from Pantry Staples

Daniel Hautzinger

Cook What You Have, the new cookbook from Christopher Kimball's Milk Street, focuses on making easy meals out of pantry staples that you always have on hand. This recipe for frijoles charros, or "cowboy beans," is a perfect example.

Don't Even Think About Putting Marshmallows on This Savory Sweet Potato Gratin

Daniel Hautzinger

There are no marshmallows in sight in this savory sweet potato gratin from Milk Street. Instead the excitement comes from the complement of miso, soy, and ginger against the warm sweetness of the potatoes.

A Different Kind of Green Bean Casserole

Daniel Hautzinger

Green bean casserole may be a classic Thanksgiving side dish, but in case you want to switch it up from the cream of mushroom kind, Milk Street has a hearty Italian casserole filled out with potatoes and fresh mushrooms.

Make a Unique Sponge Cake from Portugal by Way of 'Milk Street'

Daniel Hautzinger

Pão de ló is an unusual Portuguese sponge cake that harbors a hidden surprise beneath its browned, creased surface. It's the perfect cake for late summer in its simplicity, or to celebrate the return of Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television.

Treat Yourself with a Dressed-Up Rib-Eye from 'Milk Street'

Daniel Hautzinger

The waning of summer and approach of Labor Day means a new season of Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television and plenty of opportunities to grill. Treat yourself with a nice, Middle Eastern-inspired rib-eye.

Roasted Acorn Squash with Browned Butter-Orange Vinaigrette from 'Milk Street'

Daniel Hautzinger

As Thanksgiving approaches and you enjoy fall colors, flavors, and weather, turn your attention to this roasted acorn squash recipe from Milk Street, where squash is balanced by a rich, bright vinaigrette.

Make Your Own Speculoos with 'Milk Street'

Daniel Hautzinger

Who doesn't love a good speculoos? As the weather chills, bake some of the spiced cookies with a recipe from Milk Street and enjoy them alongside a hot cup of tea. 

Muhammara, a Syrian Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Daniel Hautzinger

While it's not as well-known in the United States as its fellow Middle Eastern dips hummus and baba ghanoush, muhammara is just as delicious, with a depth coming from walnuts and roasted red peppers plus some mild spice from Aleppo pepper.
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