Every family has their own holiday cookie. Sugar cookies. Gingerbread. Spiced shortbread. There’s something so nostalgic about smelling them bake in the oven, or seeing them sit on the countertop. Around here, the cookies that get us in the holiday spirit are these linzer tarts. They’re so pretty, so sweet and so fun to make with the whole family. Here’s how we do it at the Chef Shop:

Most of the year we try to contain ourselves. We eat salads for lunch; we count our calories. Maybe sometimes we even try to cut out carbs. But the time is quickly approaching where all bets are off and no one – not even Jenny Craig – can fault you for engaging in 24 hours of gluttonous overindulgence. Aside from the turkey, a key ingredient to the perfect Thanksgiving dinner is the pie. Here at the Chef Shop, we did a little experimenting and came up with a few tips that’ll have your guests asking for dessert first! 

The perfectly roasted chicken is a thing of beauty. A perfectly roasted chicken cooked in a pan with a side dish is even better.  Root vegetables are available year round, but October starts their prime season.We are talking acorn squash, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and parsnips. If you have ever been too intimidated to try preparing these vegetables in your ow kitchen: that stops today. This recipe is the perfect one-pan dish that will make you look - and feel - like a true chef. Get ready to impress your dinner guests.