Confession time: I used to think holiday ham had to be an all-day affair with a roasting pan and endless basting. And as someone who doesn’t like to spend hours in the kitchen, I didn’t want to test ...

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When the holidays roll around and planning a big meal is preoccupying every thought, we can sometimes forget our house guests will also need to be fed for other meals of the day. Or maybe you eat late ...

Prep: 40 min. Cook: 15 min. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add leeks, mushrooms and carrots; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk ...

Chandra Ram led the digital food strategy for Food & Wine. She has more than 15 years of experience writing and editing food content and developing recipes. A former restaurant cook and server, she ...