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SIMPLE SIDES
Make these speedy side dishes for potlucks or pair them with weeknight mains.
ST. LUCIA'S DAY
Fragrant, pillowy saffron buns add sweetness and warmth to the Scandinavian holiday.
NOCHEBUENA
Christmas Eve means big gatherings, big meals, and beloved traditions for Latino families around the world.
Kistler's DARKER SIDE
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ups the ante at the house that Chardonnay built
Shipwrecked Champagne Hoard Discovered Near Sweden
It sometimes feels like wine has a habit of falling into the briny deep. On July 23, Polish wreck diver and underwater photographer Tomasz Stachura announced that he and his Baltictech team had discovered the wreck of a 19th-century sailing ship near Öland, an island off the coast of Sweden—and it was crammed with bottles of Champagne and mineral water.
Tasting Plate: A German Six-Pack
Though it boasts Western Europe’s largest population and biggest economy, Germany is nowhere near the cheese juggernaut its neighbors Switzerland and France are. That said, the Germans love their fine cheeses, and they do turn out some excellent ones, fortunately including more than a handful that are currently available here in the U.S.
Gigondas Blanc Est Arrivé!
Ask winemakers in the Southern Rhône to name the most exciting white grape in their region and you will hear a growing number of them say \"Clairette.\"
THE SPLENDOR OF CHAMPAGNE
THE REGION'S LEADING PRODUCERS DELIVER HIGH QUALITY AMID A DIVERSE RANGE OF STYLES
Wineries Sue Napa County in Federal Court
Three Napa wineries filed a joint lawsuit in federal court in September alleging that Napa County officials violated their constitutional rights.
War in Middle East Affects Vintners
The 2024 harvest at Israel’s Dalton Winery was punctuated by nonstop rocket and drone attacks launched from just across the border in Hezbollah-controlled southern Lebanon.
Savoring Persimmon Season
For many, persimmons are an enigma ingredient. Chef David Nayfeld of Award of Excellence-winning Che Fico in San Francisco and its Best of Award of Excellence sibling dangling persimmons off the tree with a stick at a childhood friend's house before realizing what they were. \"I remember his parents saying, 'Hey, don't hit the persimmons, those are food!\"\"
Openings: The Latest in Napa Tasting
Several new tasting options have opened in Napa Valley, particularly in downtown Napa where wineries are launching satellite tasting rooms. Standing out from the crowd means trying new approaches. Here are some highlights:
MICHAEL BATTERBERRY: 1932-2010 Gourmet, Journalist, Gentleman
Before Food Network, Top Chef or Yelp ... before the term “foodie\" ... before tomatoes were heirloom and sushi was fast food... back when fancy restaurants were always French... Michael Batterberry and his wife, Ariane, were working to celebrate and elevate the status of American chefs and international cuisine. Julie Mautner, Food Arts' former executive editor, looks at the life and legacy of her late mentor, affectionately known as The Bat.
COLD COMFORT
These Scandinavian-style dishes are guaranteed to deliver a sense of cozy hygge. Try them as written or use our tips to customize them for your dietary goals.
ONE-POT SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, CIPOLLINIS, AND POTATOES
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The Good Cookin' Sisters
Dolly Parton and her youngest sister, Rachel Parton George, share their new cookbook, potatoes, and the taste of home.
Hot& Hearty
COZY AND COMFORTING, STEAMY BOWLS OF CHILI DELIVER A DOSE OF WARMTH AND FLAVOR. WE SCOURED ALLRECIPES.COM FOR THE BEST CHILI RECIPES FOR EVERY PALATE AND OCCASION.
BEST RECIPES
These old faves and hidden gems are worth adding to your recipe box. This issue features the winners of our annual Best Recipes contest, as determined by thousands of votes from fellow home cooks and a cook-off with Allrecipes video stars Nicole McLaughlin and Roscoe Hall.
LAYERS OF LOVE
Collagen is getting a lot of hype in the health and beauty worlds. And while the benefits of collagen supplements and powders may be overblown, we do know slow-simmering chicken bones with veggies and aromatics delivers a super-flavorful, collagen-packed broth that's worth the wait.
GET SQUASHED
As cold and flu season ramps up, hearty winter squash to your add grocery list. In-season acorn, butternut, delicata, and other varieties can help support your immune system.
Family Tradititions MEET Modern Techniques
Nosheen Babar is a recipe developer, blogger, and mom who showcases beloved Pakistani recipes from her childhood. On her blog, Untold Recipes by Nosheen, she invites fellow cooks to embrace these tastes of home.
SIMPLE SIDES
Pair these low-fuss sides with recipes from this issue or your own favorite main dishes.
VEG UP!
Inspired by Thai, Pakistani, and Indian curries, these hearty, warming vegetarian bowls can be customized to feed the vegans and meat eaters in your life, too.
SIMMER WINNER
Collagen is getting a lot of hype in the health and beauty worlds. And while the benefits of collagen supplements and powders may be overblown, we do know slow-simmering chicken bones with veggies and aromatics delivers a super-flavorful, collagen-packed broth that's worth the wait.
Tasting Tasmania - Australia's stunning island state is home to stellar cool-climate wines, a vibrant dining scene, and the freshest air on earth.
Australia's stunning island state is home to stellar cool-climate wines, a vibrant dining scene, and the freshest air on earth.asmania smells fresh. Parks and wilderness cover 40% of the island, and much of the rest is farmland. Swept by the Roaring Forties-intense westerly winds that buffet the southern hemisphere- the atmospheric station at Cape Grim in the state's northwest corner regularly records the earth's most pristine air. Down here in Australia's southernmost state, not far from Antarctica, simply taking a breath is delicious. But that's not all that's delicious. Grapes retain mouthwatering acidity in the chilly, maritime climate of Tasmania (or Lutruwita, as it's called in palawa kani, the local Aboriginal language). Having loved Tolpuddle Vineyard's earthy Pinot Noirs, full of cranberry and orange-peel flavors, back in New York, I'd made a pilgrimage to the island for its wine.
The Gilda Age - How to perfect the world's best bar snack at home
In the late 1940s, Rita Hayworth turned heads in Hollywood with her sultry, sharp-tongued, titular role in the movie Gilda. Hayworth's character also made a lasting impression further afield in Spain, at Casa Vallés bar in Donostia-San Sebastián, inspiring the creation of a pintxo-a tiny, toothpick-speared snack-that still bears her character's name today. The new pintxo was so popular that it was quickly adopted by other spots throughout the city. It is now Basque country's most iconic bar snack
Autumn Pairings - Our favorite sommeliers share their go-to dishes and wine pairings for when the weather starts to cool.
Our favorite sommeliers share their go-to dishes and wine pairings for when the weather starts to cool. Translating to "mashed eggplant," baingan bharta is a popular North Indian dish that combines grilled eggplant with ripe tomatoes, vibrant fresh ginger, and warm spices like cumin and cloves. Cut long, deep slits down each eggplant before grilling to help the centers steam and soften as the outside chars. Serve this smoky, spreadable dish warm or at room temperature with roti or naan.
In Pursuit of the Perfect Crust
“Dough is always the hardest challenge for any home chef,” explains chef and restaurateur Tony Gemignani. “But it’s the foundation of any great pizza.”
The Absolute Best Places to Eat and Drink in America
PROFILES OF THE 63 WINE SPECTATOR GRAND AWARD WINNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TODAY, AS THE PROGRAM MARKS ITS 44TH YEAR
CALIFORNIA RHONES Show Their Range
RECENT VINTAGES DELIVER EXCELLENT REDS AND WHITES IN AN ARRAY OF STYLES