Credit: courtesy of the Library of Congress “Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable.” —Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888). Though she wrote hundreds of plays, novels, stories, and poems during her lifetime, this Massachusetts author is best known for Little Women. That novel, which turns 150 this year, […]
Yankee Magazine
All the wood heat literature emphasizes that dry wood burns better than wet, which leaves you with two choices: Either get some green wood and put it under cover for a year or so, or burn wood that is already good and dry, wood that you already have, wood that you can identify without special […]
New England
Dear Yankee | January 2018
Elf Awareness Jonathan Meath [“Ask the Expert,” November/December] definitely knows about being Santa Claus. In 2015, I volunteered to be Sinterklaas (an earlier version of Santa). As a park ranger, I interact with children every day. However, after meeting 400 kids that first night, and feeling that love, I was hooked. I learned great tips […]
Soups, Stews & Chowders
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Homemade turkey stock and the addition of cream transforms this Turkey and Wild Rice Soup into a more filling meal.
Appetizers
Greek Stuffed Mushrooms
These classic Greek stuffed mushrooms are filled with Mediterranean flavors like olives, feta, and spinach. Yum!
Breakfast & Brunch
Hot Chocolate Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Perfect for snow days, this hot chocolate steel-cut oatmeal is hearty, warm, and sweet way to start the day.
Main Dishes
Smoky Chocolate Lentil-Stuffed Acorn Squash
This vegetarian smoky chocolate lentil-stuffed acorn squash brings to mind a Oaxacan mole sauce, only streamlined for everyday eating.
A collection of images celebrating the beauty and outdoor delights of the western Maine mountains in winter from photographer Carl Tremblay.
Desserts
Best Ever Butter Cookies
We first ran this recipe for Best Ever Butter Cookies back in 2000, and they’ve been a favorite cutout Christmas cookie ever since.
Desserts
Speculatius Cookies
Buttery, spicy speculatius cookies (related to the German spekulatius and the old Dutch speculoos) are an old-fashioned Christmas favorite.
Main Dishes
French Canadian Pork Pie (Tourtière)
This French Canadian Pork Pie is simple, cozy, and flavorful, and a great way to make use of leftover mashed potatoes.
Food
Easy Mulled Wine
Made with red wine, cinnamon, and oranges, this easy mulled wine recipe is a warming winter favorite.