Author: Valerie Barry

Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Arugula with Tofu

This recipe from New York Times food writer Melissa Clark was published in Bon Appetit in 2011. Her recipe used mizuna, and I’m substituting arugula in mine.

Indonesian-Style Collard Greens Curry

Combine turmeric, shallots, garlic, chiles, and ginger in a small food processor and purée, adding up to 4 tbsp. water, to form a smooth paste; set aside. Trim tip and root ends of lemongrass stalks and remove tough outer layer. Using a meat mallet, smash lemongrass to flatten and tie into a knot. Heat oil…
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Swiss Chard and Herb Tart

This ancient recipe came from Bon Appetit maybe a dozen years ago. Bake it as an entree or cut into smaller wedges as a pre-dinner bite for Thanksgiving.

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with foil, place the sweet potatoes on it, and bake until knife-tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and set it aside until the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle…
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Spiced Sweet Potato–Walnut Biscuits

From chef Brandon Frohne of Mason’s in Nashville by way of the James Beard Foundation.

Apple Kuchen

Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour and the yeast; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat and stir milk, granulated sugar, butter, and salt just until warm (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) and butter almost melts. Add milk mixture and eggs to…
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Apple Pecan Carrot Cake

From Southern Living.

Carol’s Caramel Corn

Preheat your oven to 200°F and line a half-sheet pan (18″ x 13″ pan) with parchment paper. Pour the popped corn into a large bowl, at least 6 quarts, and set aside. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat cook the molasses, brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Remove…
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Bacon-and-Bourbon Collards

Yes, collards can appear on your Thanksgiving table. This is a recipe from Southern Living.

Arugula Salad

Need an arugula salad recipe?