Susan Spungen
Contributor
Susan Spungen is a cook, food stylist, recipe developer, and author. She was the founding food editor and editorial director for food at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia from its inception until 2003. She was the culinary consultant and food stylist on the feature films Julie & Julia, It's Complicated, and Eat, Pray, Love. She is the author of Open Kitchen: Inspired Food for Casual Gatherings, Recipes: A Collection for the Modern Cook, What's a Hostess to Do?, and Strawberries (a Short Stack Edition). She is the author of Susanality: Why to Cook (a Substack newsletter) and is a frequent contributor to NYT Cooking. She lives in New York City and East Hampton, NY.
Spiced Glazed Carrots with Sherry & Citrus
While the turkey rests, take 15 minutes to whip up this simple, timeless preparation.
Spinach, Fennel, and Sausage Stuffing with Toasted Brioche
The addition of airy brioche gives this aromatic spiced stuffing a less dense texture than most holiday casseroles.
Crispy Cauliflower with Capers, Raisins, and Breadcrumbs
The secret behind this Sicilian-inspired dish: crunchy homemade breadcrumbs. To make your own, let cubes of ciabatta or another white bread dry out, then buzz them into coarse crumbs in a food processor.