Chef Sherry Pocknett, the first Indigenous woman to win a James Beard Foundation Award (she took home the 2023 title for Best Chef: Northeast), doesn’t celebrate just one “Thanksgiving.” Instead, she celebrates every harvest as a moment to pause, reflect and give thanks. During autumn, Pocknett said, “We’re giving thanks to cranberries because cranberries are back.” In the summer, Pocknett gives thanks to things like blueberries and strawberries. “Thanksgiving for me is giving thanks to a harvest… all these different […]
Dumplings
Root veg and stout stew with dumplings (pictured top) This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for an evening meal during the colder months. Prep 20 minCook 1 hr 15 minServes 4–6 2 tbsp olive oil2 large onions, finely sliced150g chestnut mushrooms, halved1 heaped tbsp plain flour2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks2 parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks½ swede (about 400g), peeled and cut into large chunks½ celeriac (about 500g), peeled and cut into large chunks150g pearl […]
As we cheer on Team USA in the 2022 games, chef, restauranteur and Beijing native Shirley Chung is joining TODAY Food to share some of her favorite ways to prepare dishes traditional to China’s capital. The Ms. Chi Cafe owner and author of “Chinese Heritage Cooking from my American Kitchen,” takes us on a journey through her childhood with dishes like grilled lamb skewers and Beijing meat pies. Both are filled with memories and aromas that will transport home cooks […]
