Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble.
~ William Shakespeare, Macbeth.
October is the one month when asking strangers for candy counts as a civic tradition, so this month's theme is Treats. A few of them are also tricks. Welsh rarebit has never been anywhere near a rabbit, the dragon eggs were not laid by anything with wings, and the garlic fries double as vampire repellent, which is just good planning for the 31st.
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so the grown-ups get a party night too. It's also Oktoberfest season, so wherever your town throws its version, the garlic fries were made for a very large beer. And after a summer of keeping the kitchen cool, the oven is finally welcome again, so go ahead and turn it on.
Recipes
- Cherry Tomato Phyllo Tart with Pesto and Feta
- Honey Jalapeno Chicken and Dragon Eggs
- Garlic Fries
- Welsh Rarebit
- Cherry Lime Rickey Round Baklava for dessert
Course of the Month
Review
Tools We Used
This month, may your kitchen be full, your heart open, and your table wide enough for one more.
Cherry Tomato Phyllo Tart with Pesto and Feta
Cherry Tomato Phyllo Tart with Pesto and Feta layers flaky phyllo, homemade pesto, and juicy tomatoes into one Mediterranean-style bite.
Honey Jalapeno Chicken and Dragon Eggs pairs a sticky honey jalapeno glaze with colcannon stuffed twice baked potatoes for a hearty, playful dinner.
Flavorful garlic fries made with russet potatoes and fresh garlic turn any Halloween spread into a bold, vampire repelling side dish.
Dessert
Cherry Lime Rickey Round Baklava
Cherry Lime Ricky Round Baklava is chopped cherries and lime for a baklava that is not too sweet and, honestly, not too neat either.
Exclusive Recipe
Welsh Rarebit
A rich, silky sharp cheddar cheese sauce poured over sturdy toast, Welsh Rarebit has graced tables for two centuries - and this version comes straight from the dining car of the Chesapeake and Ohio Sportsman.
Course of the Month
Online courses from The Good Plate Cooking School. You can learn in your own kitchen, at your own pace.
Turn grocery shopping into a monthly bill, like rent, insurance and utilities, instead of a weekly guessing game.
Review of the Month
Flower Display Stand
This is a flower display stand and it's perfect for small herbs and flowers. It is NOT a plant stand.
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While everyone else is glued to the game with dip and beer in hand, you're in the kitchen doing the real work: inject the turkey, tie it up, and get it roasting (my cookbook, Talking Turkey, walks you through the whole thing). Keep the instant-read handy for quick checks along the way, on the turkey or anything else in the kitchen that day, the ham, the sides, even fudge. Pull the bird out with the mitts, use the poultry shears to get the meat off the bone, and stash the leftovers in silicone bags and glass containers. Thanksgiving: DONE!
What We're Cooking Next
Chef! What's in store for November? Passport!
See you next month at The Good Plate.
Helpful links
- Equipment We Use in Our Kitchen
- Talking Turkey - An essential guide to roasting turkey
- What We're Cooking this Month
Ever Forward - Ever Flavorful
Adrienne Boswell Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
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GLENDALE, CA
United States
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