No More Dry or Bland Turkey: Compound Butter is the #1 Flavor Bomb
No more bland or dry turkey, try compound butter, it is my #1 secret behind a handsome turkey with deep flavors, crispy skin and melt-in-your mouth, juicy flesh.
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Thanksgiving Series: Thanksgiving Turkey Brine Wet vs Dry Brine
Dry brine is a no mess, no fuss technique that makes the turkey flesh so juicy and moist, as it breaks up the bird protein. Â Compared to brine solution, dry brine takes half the time whether to prepare or to apply on the turkey.Â
Read MoreChipotle Turkey: The Glorious Holiday Bird
Chipotle Turkey is a front and center holiday dish. It is spicy and moist, with crispy, golden skin that will prove the turkey haters wrong.
Read MoreOrange Cranberry Sauce: A scrumptious addition to my holiday repertoire
Orange Cranberry Sauce is the easiest holiday sauce that is ready in no less than twenty minutes with ingredients that you probably have in your fridge. Given its vibrant, festive color and fresh flavors, Orange Cranberry Sauce is a scrumptious addition to your holiday table.
Read MoreEgyptian Pumpkin-Milk Pudding: Hanna’s Recipe
Egyptian Pumpkin-Milk Pudding is a dish that hails from Egypt and exists in different variations. This recipe credit goes to Hanna, my parents loveliest Egyptian neighbor who is a seasoned cook in her own right. I left Egypt over twelve years ago, nonetheless, I vividly and fondly remember the taste of Hanna’s Pumpkin-Milk Pudding dish […]
Read MoreCulinary diplomacy At Its Best: Thanksgiving Video
It was a huge honor and real pleasure to team up with the U.S. embassy in Singapore to create a video about Thanksgiving tradition. Â I am grateful to the hardworking and talented team behind the creation of such an immaculate piece of Culinary Diplomacy. Working on this video was a heartwarming experience where I enjoyed […]
Read MoreThanksgiving Made Easy: Lessons Learned the Hard Way
The first Thanksgiving I hosted was one year following my naturalization. Â I was living in Paris back then with my family. Â Our guests list consisted of a U.S. couple who was visiting the City of Light, Â along with other few single friends and co-workers.
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