Autumn is such a beautiful time of the year! The transition that takes us from summer to winter is amazing. After all, what could be nicer than a walk or ride to enjoy the hues of the season? Years ...

Back in the ’80s and ’90s, I used to work behind the scenes with Julia Child during her appearances on “Good Morning America.” It was my job to prepare the food she would put before the cameras. Once, ...

Thanks to readers who took the time to rummage through their McCall's Great American Recipe Card Collection, a reader named Theresa has the recipe for Alsatian Pot Roast for which she was searching.

Instructions: Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Boil a kettle of water to use for basting the bird. Begin by trimming and removing excess fat from the bird. Using your hands, carefully create space ...

The lowly potato, usually a supporting actor on our dinner plates, can become the star in tough economic times. Potatoes, French gratin style, are the centerpieces of two dinners for four that weigh ...

Whenever I go to Café Alsace in Decatur, I immediately check the board of specials to see what the chef has come up with that day. These dishes never disappoint. While I usually focus on the amazing ...

Indulge in the most beautiful brioche from France: the Kouglof (or Alsatian Kougelhopf). This dessert is wonderfully soft and slightly enhanced by melting raisins. Thanks to the almonds, a crunchy ...

Back in the ’80s and ’90s, I used to work behind the scenes with Julia Child during her appearances on “Good Morning America.” It was my job to prepare the food she would put before the cameras. Once, ...