A Thai curry with a story.

Scaled-down recipes of some dishes we served at Spooning with Strangers.

Pomegranates are such a magical fruit. Smooth and conservative on the outside, once you split it open though, a lurid flood of color hits your eye. Perfect for Coconut Israeli Couscous Studded with Pomegranate.

Sharing my Thanksgiving recipe findings:
Double Baked Coconut Sweet Potatoes adapted from Heidi Swanson's 101 Cookbooks
Hot Crab Dip
Polenta and Sausage Stuffing
Mark Bittman's Favorite Bread Stuffing
Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Shallots
Pumpkin Ginger Cheesecake Pie
Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin and Brown-Sugar Crème Brûlée
Spiced-Pumpkin Soufflés with Bourbon Molasses Sauce