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Makes about 20 meatballs
Ingredients
For the dipping sauce- 1 cup Greek yogurt, preferably full fat
- 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped roasted, salted pistachios
- ½ cup plain panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley, more for garnish
- 3 Tbsp finely chopped roasted, salted pistachios
- 4 large garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- Kosher salt
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, more to taste
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 large egg
- 1 lb ground lamb
TIPS:
- For moist tender meatballs: 1) Use a light touch when preparing the meatball mixture and shaping the meatballs. Don’t overmix. Don’t tightly pack the meatballs. 2) Roast quickly at high heat so the meatballs can get some browning on the outside while the insides stay juicy.
- Make-ahead Tip: Prepare the lamb mixture up to a day in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator. The meatballs can be rolled, covered, and refrigerated up to an hour in advance; let them come to room temperature before roasting.
Makes about 4 quarts
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil, such as peanut or canola
- 1/2 cup yellow popcorn kernels (3 ½ to 4 qt popped corn)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp ground cayenne pepper (or chipotle powder, if you want a smoky-spicy-salty-sweet flavor) *Psst: we used chipotle powder for the process shots and cayenne pepper for the hero image, hence the difference in color.
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 1/2 oz (3 Tbsp) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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- Don’t drink and drive
- Don’t leave drinks unattended
- Don’t kiss strangers (we are still in a pandemic!)
- Definitely eat McDonald’s after midnight champagne
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- Drink lots of water!
Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Vodka
- ¾ oz. lemon juice
- ¾ oz. cranberry syrup*
- Six basil leaves - leaving three for garnish
**Cranberry Syrup Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
Serves 10 to 12
Ingredients
For the turkey
- One 11- to 12-lb natural, heritage, or organic turkey, thawed if frozen, plastic pop-up timers and leg ties removed and discarded, if present. Gizzards, neck, and organs removed and saved for another use. (Do not buy a pre-brined turkey.)
For the dry rub
- 3 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt, preferably Diamond Crystal, or 3 Tbsp Morton, divided
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For the shallot-herb compound butter
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 Tbsp minced shallot
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
For the gravy
- (Makes about 2 cups medium-thick gravy)
- 3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, more as needed
- 2 medium apples, preferablyGala or Pink Lady
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Make-Ahead Tips
- The rub can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored, covered, at room temperature.
- The compound butter can be made up to 2 days in advance, covered, and refrigerated.
Dry Rub Variations using Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
(For under the skin only. Note that an additional 5 1/4 tsp salt is needed to sprinkle inside the cavity and on the surface of the skin).
- Latin Style: 5 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground ancho chili.
- Mediterranean Style: 5 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning.
- Asian Style: 5 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 1 tsp Chinese 5-Spice powder, 1 tsp brown sugar.
Dry Rub Variations using Morton Kosher Salt
(For under the skin only. Note that an additional 4 1/2 tsp salt is needed to sprinkle inside the cavity and on the surface of the skin).
- Latin Style: 4 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground Ancho chili.
- Mediterranean Style: 4 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning.
- Asian Style: 4 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp granulated garlic, 1 tsp Chinese 5-Spice powder, 1 tsp brown sugar.