Rick Bakas

By the time people reach 80 years old they’re most likely retired or taking it easy somewhere with grandchildren. Not John Shackford—he still runs Shackford’s in…

Every Thanksgiving my Father-in-law makes this dish and it’s the hit of the party every time. You might read the name of the recipe and think, “turnip? yuck!” Whether you like…

These tried and true tips will help to roast a beautiful bird based on weight at a temp of 325°F:

POUNDS            HOURS             REST              ESTIMATED SAFE TOTAL…

INGREDIENTS for turkey
1  16-25 lb. turkey
1 cup carrots, coarsely chopped
1 cup white onions, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup…

Here’s a recipe that might help reduce the amount of dishes and cleanup. The result is a turkey with a smoky flavor and crisp skin and comes from Barbara Ries’ A Tradition Is…

serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (or 10 chicken thighs)
1/2 cup olive oil plus 2 TBSP olive oil
10 peeled

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INGREDIENTS

2-3 lbs lamb, pork or beef
1-2 OZ Achiote Paste
2 TBS: apple cider vinegar
1-1/2 cups BBQ Sauce (your favorite)

On Monday I was fortunate enough to be invited by @lesleykeffer to a lunch at Antica Winery in Napa Valley.  Lesley’s good friend, chef, marketing guru and…