Food

Arts

Her father's fudge recipe brings back childhood memories of the Midwest

8:00am November 27, 2022

by Wynne Davis

A young Jan Kincaid Clifford wasn't even tall enough to reach the stove. That didn't stop her from stirring the pot. And stirring. And stirring. Her dad's recipe requires patience, but it pays off.

When Ellie King and her husband were married, they had Grandma Phoebe's Famous Fruitcake as their wedding cake.

Arts

Favorite dessert recipes served with a side of savory storytelling

8:00am November 27, 2022

Homemade fudge, a no-alcohol fruitcake, pillowy butter mints and a quirky cookie are some of the things NPR's readers and listeners are nibbling on.

When Ellie King and her husband were married, they had Grandma Phoebe's fruitcake as their wedding cake.

Arts

All jokes aside, this fruitcake is legendary. It was even served at a wedding

8:00am November 27, 2022

by Wynne Davis

Parents, kids, aunts and a cousin gather on Black Friday to make a big batch to mail around the country. It's shared far and wide at Christmastime and was featured on a bike ride across Iowa.

Allison Stines holds a photo of her family while she eats a family-favorite cookie: Martian droppings.

Arts

How a 'Martian droppings' cookie got its out-of-this-world name

8:00am November 27, 2022

by Wynne Davis

Friends, family and co-workers clamor for the quirky, pistachio-flavored pudding cookie treats that come out looking green.

A family recipe for a beloved Bosnian dish

5:16pm November 26, 2022

Starting this month, NPR is sharing your kitchen gems in a series we're calling "All Things We're Cooking."

Due to high inflation this year, NPR's Business desk shares cheaper dishes to substitute for Thanksgiving stables.

Economy

Inflation won't win Thanksgiving: Here's NPR's plan to help you save on a meal

5:00am November 22, 2022

Turkey, stuffing, pie — it's all way more expensive this year. But you don't have to let inflation spoil your meal, if you're willing to get creative.

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Melissa Clark's Sheet Pan Thanksgiving recipe is an easy-to-prepare meal for the holiday or throughout the year.

This is the one-pan recipe to make your Thanksgiving easy

11:21am November 21, 2022

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to New York Times columnist Melissa Clark about cutting out the stress — especially if it's your first time cooking for the holiday.

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Economy

Thanksgiving dishes are more expensive this year — but there are alternatives

6:56am November 21, 2022

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Inflation is coming to Thanksgiving dinner this year. Fortunately, NPR's Business Desk has tips on how to save money on Turkey Day. Call it Substitution-giving.

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Stu Haley's Grandma Monnette created a Thanksgiving side dish, dressing balls, to avoid using stuffing from inside the turkey.

Arts

When making Thanksgiving dressing, Grandma Monnette had one simple rule

11:24am November 20, 2022

by Wynne Davis

Rather than stuffing the turkey, Rebecca Monnette made dressing balls with a few simple ingredients that safely cook separate from the bird. Her grandson carries on the tradition.

Left: Miriam Armendariz Piccolo with her mother, Genoveva. Right: the finished picadillo.

Arts

She loved Mom's picadillo but never got the recipe. TikTok moved her to get creative

11:23am November 20, 2022

by Wynne Davis

After her mother died, using tips from her aunts, Miriam Piccolo re-created a dish that tastes like home to her. Coming home from school to this meal meant that her mom had been thinking about her.