Lia Huber, Author at NOURISH Network

“Sans Pan” Cider Gravy

This is a great gravy to use when you're grilling a bird and don't have a pan to collect the juices. A quick turkey stock made from the neck and giblets (removed before the turkey roasts) is enhanced by a nutty roux and brightened by a splash of apple cider. As Nickie says, "it's the perfect autumnal gravy."

Carving New Traditions

Thanksgiving always felt like something I was supposed to love but never really, in my heart of hearts, did. But everything changed between Thanksgiving and me three years ago with one little word: Noemi.

Guatemalan Avocado Salad with Arugula and Chile-Lime Dressing

This is the salad I’ve settled on serving with the Pollo en Jocon we’ll be having for Thanksgiving—a mixture of creamy and rich and light and crisp (it’s a variation on a traditional Guatemalan recipe from the excellent book, False Tongues and Sunday Bread). I could tell you about how healthy the monounsaturated fats from the avocados are, but you already know that. Instead, just enjoy the dish.

Miso- and Herb-Rubbed Applewood Smoked Heritage Turkey

Heritage turkeys give us a chance to connect to our country's history and the farmers dedicated to preserving their breeds . . . and to some tasty meat. The miso in this rub acts almost like a light brine, only without any of the mess.

A Story of Heritage Turkey

Turkey is the iconic American bird. The species is native to the Americas, but many of the breeds that populated our country’s agricultural landscape throughout the centuries were a mix of indigenous wild turkeys and domesticated ones bred in Europe from stock originally exported from the New World. To me, though, turkeys are a living illustration of how much our country’s food culture has changed in the past fifty years. Read on for more of the story . . .

Braised Kale Trio

Use a mixture of different kales, if you can get your hands on them. A local farmer, Bibianna Love, opened my eyes to the incredible variety of flavors and textures between them.

Just Say “No”

A friend of mine once said, “when we say yes to one thing, we’re also saying no to something else whether we realize it or not.” Wise words. I find the opposite to be true too. We often think of “no” as a negative response, but when stated purposefully it can open doors for very positive results. Here's incentive to just say "no."