Toasted Oats Are the Secret to Making the Best Steel-Cut Oatmeal Ever — Tips from The Kitchn

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I am an unabashed, self-admitted, and uncontrollable steel-cut oatmeal addict. That chewy texture, the creamy consistency, its nutty flavor — gets me every time and keeps me happy all morning long. You might think that it can’t get much better than a splash of milk and spoonful of brown sugar over top, but here’s something else you have to try: toasted steel-cut oats.

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Recipe: Salted Pistachio Brittle (Better Than Christmas Cookies!) — Candy Recipes from The Kitchn

I was raised to always be a polite guest, but I’m going to start this guest post out on a note that could ruffle some feathers. I’m a mug of spiked hot mulled cider in and I’m feeling a little daring, so here goes nothing: I don’t much like Christmas cookies. Blasphemous, I know. Especially for a food blogger. Writing a holiday guest post. Mere days before Christmas.

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Tuscan Pork Loin

Tuscan Pork Loin Recipe
Roasted pork loin is a staple of Italian cooking. In this recipe we coat the lean meat with garlic, rosemary and aromatic lemon zest before it goes in the oven, and then deglaze the pan with vermouth to make a savory gravy. The roast is perfect for entertaining but equally at home for a Sunday family supper.

Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque

Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque Recipe
This satisfying vegetarian, sweet potato soup is inspired by the flavors of West African peanut soup. We like the added zip of hot green chiles, but they can sometimes be very spicy. It’s best to take a small bite first and add them to taste. Try chopped peanuts and scallions for a different garnish. Serve with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette.