Time-saving techniques turn sophisticated fare into an easy-to-prepare feast
written by the Sunset food staff
1 /8Photography by Leigh Beisch; food styling by Dan Becker
Grilled Butterflied Turkey with Rosemary Garlic Gravy
California leads the West in turkey production and in consumption of fresh and natural turkeys (those with no artificial ingredients). They cost more, but the flavor is so worth it. Sunset spin: Butterfly it, then cook on the grill― it’s done in 1 1/2 hours.
8 /8Photography by Leigh Beisch; food styling by Dan Becker
Apple and Dried-Fruit Spice Pie
A fresh take on mincemeat pie, adapted from a recipe created by Carolyn Beth Weil for Williams-Sonoma Collection: Pie & Tart (Simon & Schuster, 2003; $17).