Perfect Roast Chicken

Ingredients:1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chickenKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs1 lemon, halved1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced4 carrots cut...

Honey-Butter Baked Chicken

Ingredients:1 (3 to 3 1/2-pound) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry1 tablespoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper6 tablespoons honey1 lemon, zested1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon room temperature unsalted butter1 tablespoon fresh thyme...

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:2 pounds sweet potatoes1/2 cup heavy cream3 tablespoons light brown sugar3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons cane or maple syrupPinch salt and pepper1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, optionalDirections:1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.2.  Place the...

Pork with Squash and Apples

Ingredients:1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage2 1-pound pork tenderloins, trimmedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces2 cooking...

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds1 1/2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds2 teaspoons butter, meltedPreheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C)Toss seeds in a bowl with the melted butter and salt. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or...