Today’s the day people. Thanksgiving has officially started. But wait, how can that be? You’re probably checking your calendar right now wondering if there’s been some sort of rip in the space time continuum. No, but if you want to enjoy the holiday you must prepare now. So I’m going to provide you with menu ideas and when exactly you should begin working on them. That way when you wake up on Thanksgiving morning there aren’t a bunch of cranky cooks in a cramped kitchen trying to get dinner complete without bloodshed. more…

Ingredients

Pears
10 firm and ripe Bosc pears with stems
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 bottle white wine
¾ cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, split
2 strips of lemon zest more…

Ingredients

For cookie crust
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg more…