Recipe Roundup: Turkey, Turkey, Turkey

by Anya Hoffman on November 19, 2012

Turkey recipes from the pros, curated by the James Beard Foundation

Whether you're interested in starting a new Thanksgiving tradition or just looking to break out of a family-recipe rut, there's no shortage of turkey tutorials to be found this time of year. And whom better to trust than a true professional? Here are some of our favorite turkey recipes from industry bigwigs.

Sam Sifton's Simple Roast Turkey [Bon Appétit]

The New York Times editor's go-to Thanksgiving bird is glazed with a rosemary-infused teriyaki butter. Though it may seem like holiday heresy, Sifton swears this recipe will keep the hordes very happy.

Jacques Pépin's Steam-Powered Turkey [NYT]

According to Pépin, a short dip in a steam bath followed by a two-hour blast in a hot oven is... Read more >

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News Feed: November 9, 2012

by Betty Gold on November 09, 2012

Lemon Tartlet

Amazon reveals online wine marketplace. [Reuters]

Hard cider finds newfound popularity in America. [NPR]

What chefs make for dinner when they have only have fifteen minutes to spare. [Independent]

Ferran Adria's latest project, La Bullipedia, unites taste and technology. [BBC]

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News Feed: November 7, 2012

by JBF Editors on November 07, 2012

cooking in the Beard House kitchen

How to cook with cider, from sweet to savory. [NPR]

Make pumpkin pie spice mix with what's already in your pantry. [Boston.com]

Girl Scout sells 2,012 boxes of cookies. [HuffPo]

Six tricks for picking the best apples. [HuffPo]

For the raw fish lover: sushi cologne. [Digital Spy]

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News Feed: October 3, 2012

by JBF Editors on October 03, 2012

Chefs pose for a photo in front of the James Beard House

The freaky fruits of Australia. [Smithsonian]

Cadbury's new chocolate bar for women. [Business Insider]

Virginia's cider-making roots run deep. [WP]

700 McDonald's locations install TVs that show the new "M" channel. [USA Today]

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News Feed: November 30, 2011

by jbfauthor on November 30, 2011

Hard cider makes a comeback throughout the country. [Culinate] As the Winter Beer Fest hits Seattle, here's a list of some of the best seasonal ales. [Seattle Beer News] The best homemade gifts are the ones you can eat. [Saveur] Uncovering George Washington’s personal beer recipe. [WSJ]

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James Beard's Recipe Box: Leg of Pork with Cider and Cream

by jbfauthor on January 10, 2011

Welcome to our latest guest post about recipes from James Beard’s American Cookery. Today we hear from JBF Award winner and chef/owner of Paley's Place, Vitaly Paley, who prepares an homage to Beard's recipe for Leg of Pork with Cider and Cream. ( You can read an archive of

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News Feed: November 16

by jbfauthor on November 16, 2010

An oyster served at a recent Beard House dinner.

Coffee and food pairings. [The Age] Cult classic Yuengling looks to expand. [NPR] Honey bees prove you are what you eat. [Sydney Morning Herald] Thoughts on Thanksgiving hors d’oeuvre. [SE]

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Recipe: Hen of the Woods and Maine Lobster with Parsnips and Cider Brown Butter

by jbfauthor on March 26, 2010

For the second part of this week's lobster double header (click here for yesterday's lobster alhinho recipe), we bring you a dish from chef Eric Warnstedt: Maine lobster matched with hen of the woods mushrooms and cider brown butter. Make it this Sunday and put a little luxury in your weekend.

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