Therese Nugent
Simple Roast Turkey
Simple Roast Turkey Serves 8 1 10-12 pound whole turkey salt and freshly ground black pepper halved lemon quartered onion fresh thyme...
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Therese Nugent
- Oct 9, 2021
- 2 min
Plank Cooking
Cooking food outdoors over an open flame is the oldest form of food preparation known to man. The caveman was using fire out of...
Therese Nugent
- Oct 9, 2021
- 1 min
Pumpkin Spice Latte
The iconic seasonal treat prepared at home with just pennies on the dollar. And pure deliciousness without the artificial flavors and...
Therese Nugent
- Oct 9, 2021
- 1 min
Fried green Tomatoes
Serve up with a bold dash of hot sauce and buttermilk dressing alongside. Fried Green Tomatoes Serves 4 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon...
Therese Nugent
- Oct 9, 2021
- 1 min
Perfectly Grilled Steak
Perfectly Grilled Steak Serves 4 4 1 ½ inch thick boneless New York strip steaks (about 12 ounces each) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive...
Therese Nugent
- Oct 9, 2021
- 1 min
Strawberry Shortcakes with Grand Marnier Mascarpone Cream
Strawberry Shortcakes with Grand Marnier Mascarpone Cream Serves 6 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons sugar, plus one tablespoon...
Therese Nugent
- Apr 3, 2021
- 1 min
Roast Rack of Lamb with Mustard-Herb Bread Crumb Crust
The rack of lamb is perfect in its simplicity. Just a mustard-herb rub is necessary to showcase this cut. Rack of lamb is best eaten rare...
Therese Nugent
- Apr 3, 2021
- 1 min
Carrot Ginger Soup
Carrot Ginger Soup Serves 4 to 6 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 pounds...
Therese Nugent
- Apr 3, 2021
- 1 min
Savory Bread Pudding
Savory Bread Pudding Serves 6 8 leftover dinner rolls, torn into 2-inch pieces or 4 cups bread stuffing 12 ounces roast turkey, shredded...
Therese Nugent
- Apr 3, 2021
- 1 min
Brandied Fruitcake
Brandied Fruitcake Makes 2 cakes butter for pans 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground...
Therese Nugent
- Apr 3, 2021
- 1 min
Caramelized Roasted Root Vegetables
Caramelized Roasted Root Vegetables Serves 6 carrots, parsnips, celery root, turnips, rutabaga, onions 12 garlic cloves, peeled ¼ cup...
Therese Nugent
- Nov 4, 2020
- 1 min
Hearty “Ghoulash” Soup
Hearty “Ghoulash” Soup Serves 6 ½ cup flour salt and ground black pepper 3 to 3 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes...
Therese Nugent
- Oct 5, 2020
- 1 min
Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
Instant Pot Mac & Cheese Serves 8 16 ounces dried elbow macaroni 4 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ teaspoon Dijon...
Therese Nugent
- Sep 9, 2020
- 1 min
The Best Beef Burgers
The Best Beef Burgers Serves 4 1 ½ pounds 100% ground beef chuck 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 2...
Therese Nugent
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Fresh Mozzarella In 30 Minutes
30 Minute Mozzarella Yield: 1 pound ¼ teaspoon liquid rennet 1 ½ teaspoon citric acid 1 gallon whole milk 1 teaspoon salt 1. Mix the...
Therese Nugent
- May 27, 2020
- 3 min
The Secret Meaning Behind the Numbers on Your Egg Carton and Food Expiration Dates
The Food Expiration Dates That You Should Actually Follow In this age of quarantine, with trips to the supermarket kept to a bare...
Therese Nugent
- Sep 9, 2019
- 1 min
Grilled Peaches with Feta and Basil
Grilled Peaches with Feta and Basil Serves 4 3 peaches, halved and pits removed 4 ounces feta, crumbled 10-12 basil leaves, shredded...
Therese Nugent
- Aug 6, 2019
- 1 min
Green Juice
The best green juice contains something earthy tasting (the greens), something slightly sweet and slightly tart. And a few water-worthy...
Therese Nugent
- Jul 9, 2019
- 2 min
Pizza on the Grill
The classic summer ingredients come together in pizza perfection. I like to slice the tomatoes fairly thick, about a quarter-inch, so...
Therese Nugent
- Jun 30, 2019
- 1 min
Watermelon Salad & Salsa
Just like the tomato, this fruit marries beautifully with savory flavors. It's a classic to combine the distinct flavor of watermelon...
Therese Nugent
- Jun 17, 2019
- 1 min
Radishes and Rattlesnakes
It’s customary in France to eat freshly picked radishes with salt and sweet butter. The creamy butter tames the bite of the peppery...
Therese Nugent
- Apr 29, 2019
- 1 min
How to Eat an Artichoke
Steaming is the preferred method of cooking the globe artichoke. A tug on a leaf that comes away cleanly signifies a tender—and properly...
Therese Nugent
- Mar 9, 2019
- 3 min
St. Patty’s Day Celebration Dinner
Tender beef finished with a caramelizing hot-sweet glaze tempers the spiciness with perfection. The horseradish cream sauce complements...
Therese Nugent
- Jan 14, 2019
- 1 min
Cioppino
The stew, without the fresh seafood, can be made a day ahead. Bring to a simmer before adding the seafood when ready to serve. Don’t...
Therese Nugent
- Dec 7, 2018
- 1 min
Brandied Fruitcake
An intensely sweet yet spicy cake. You’ll find the candied fruit and citron in the produce section. However, I’ve found the top quality...
Therese Nugent
- Dec 7, 2018
- 1 min
Fresh Crab and Avocado Salad with Pancetta
The sublime flavors of this salad perfectly accentuate the sweet and delicate flavors of the fresh crab. Serve with a crisp Sauvignon...
Therese Nugent
- Nov 18, 2018
- 1 min
The Remains of the Day – Thanksgiving Leftovers
Bread puddings are all the rage. This easy to prepare one-dish entrée is perfect for entertaining the out-of-town guests still visiting....
Therese Nugent
- Nov 18, 2018
- 3 min
Let’s Talk Turkey
You’d think we’ve never done it before. It’s Thanksgiving and we all go into a tizzy about cooking the bird. But it wouldn’t be...
Therese Nugent
- Nov 15, 2018
- 1 min
Winter Squash for Fall
Don’t miss out on one of nature’s more unique tastes. A very flavorful source of complex carbohydrates and fiber, squash is super-rich...
Therese Nugent
- Nov 13, 2018
- 1 min
Avocado Toast with Lemon
One would think you don’t need a recipe to make avocado toast (you don’t), but I must say there is an art to achieving both its...
Therese Nugent
- Oct 10, 2018
- 4 min
Sonoma Summer Fruit Desserts
We tease people when they start licking their plates—it’s that good. Do not omit the raspberry liquor as it is key to developing layers...
Therese Nugent
- Sep 6, 2018
- 1 min
Avocado Toast
There is no denying it, it is delicious. It’s healthy, hip, and yet ever so slightly indulgent. And for those millennials, it’s so...
Therese Nugent
- Aug 19, 2018
- 1 min
Panzanella -Tomato Bread Salad
Originally created to use up day-old bread, you’ll need no excuse to make this hearty salad. Few ingredients marry as well as ripe...
Therese Nugent
- Aug 19, 2018
- 1 min
Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup
Roasting the tomatoes creates an enormous deepening of flavor. This perfect summertime soup, it’s equally delicious served cold with a...
Therese Nugent
- Aug 19, 2018
- 1 min
Strawberry and Arugula Salad with Balsamic-Hazelnut Vinaigrette
Strawberry and Arugula Salad with Balsamic-Hazelnut Vinaigrette Serves 4 ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sweet mustard ½ teaspoon sugar...
Therese Nugent
- Aug 19, 2018
- 1 min
Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna with Mango-Avocado Salsa
A fabulous combination of savory and sweet perfectly paired with grilled fish. Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna with Mango-Avocado Salsa Serves 4 3...
Therese Nugent
- Aug 19, 2018
- 1 min
Chicken Provencal
Traditionally braised on the stovetop, this version is simple to prepare and so delicious—perfect for buffet-style entertaining. Make...
Therese Nugent
- Aug 19, 2018
- 1 min
Green Olive and Walnut Tapenade on Crostini
Tapenade is the Provence region’s answer to butter. Uniquely flavored, this unconventional version using green olives instead black makes...
Therese Nugent
- Jul 29, 2018
- 2 min
In-N-Out’s Double-Double, Animal Style
In-N-Out’s Double-Double, Animal Style Serves two 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish ½...
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