Joan Feldman

Baking shouldn’t be stressful. For me, it’s a stress-reducer, an opportunity to settle my brain and create something satisfying and tangible. It doesn’t always matter what. Holiday baking, however, tends…

Turkey meatloaf recipes are popular, but many turn out bland and dry. The trick is to add plenty of spice to spike the flavor and plenty of vegetables to pack…

The flour I use is organic and unbleached. Last month my (other) favorite food blog ran a butter taste test, so I made sure to pick up plenty for holiday…

  Stuffed Acorn Squash, a festive main dish that satisfies vegetarian and vegan guests. Bright cranberries and toasted pecans adorn this tasty quinoa stuffed acorn squash. At Thanksgiving, we give…

Grab your canned pumpkin and start the fall baking season with these tender spiced pumpkin muffins, studded with fresh cranberries, golden raisins, walnuts, and plenty of spice. Have you noticed…

File this delicious, simple slow-cooker pot roast under comfort food — comfortable to prepare, no matter your skills or patience.  Simple and easy doesn’t mean tasteless. I have a few…

There’s more to Italian cookies than those hard-as-rock biscotti you find at the Starbucks counter. One of my pandemic baking goals is learning to use alternative flours. Another goal is…

Not only are beans inexpensive and nutritious — full of fiber, high in protein and antioxidants — but they are also a versatile pantry star. Prepare a big batch of…