If you bought any of the smaller sugar pumpkins to decorate for fall, don’t toss them into the compost now that Thanksgiving has passed. Homemade pumpkin puree couldn’t be easier to make. You’ll be ...

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For reasons I would not want to repeat, I recently enjoyed a couple of weeks of being cooked for by a consort who was happy to shop and chop and even do dishes if only I would tell him what to make ...

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Also known as Fava in Greek cuisine, this herby and bright purée recipe could also be made with nearly any other pulse or bean. It's often served alongside fish or as part of a meze spread. Combine ...

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Homemade pumpkin purée is not the same as the canned stuff. Homemade versions almost always skew watery, more like soup than a thick, smooth mash. Whether you steam, microwave, or roast a pumpkin, it ...

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into half-inch slices. Put them in a pot, cover them with an inch of cold water and add a teaspoon of sea salt. Bring the water to a boil, reduce it to a mere burble ...

In a wide pot over medium-low heat, gently cook the onion until translucent and softened, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and cut the parsnips crosswise into 1/2-inch coins (you should have about 8 ...

Cook’s notes: If you can’t find boniato, substitute Yukon gold potatoes. To make tempura batter, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup beer (not dark beer). Pat pickled jalapeños dry with ...