Edible WOW

Chefs, Holiday, Family, Cultural Traditions

• Photo by Chuk Nowak

• Photo by Chuk Nowak

• Photo by Chuk Nowak

• Photo by Chuk Nowak

• Photo by Chuk Nowak

• Photo by Chuk Nowak

• Photo by Chuk Nowak

  Taking a break from running her pierogi empire, Erica Pietrzyk enjoys kiflies, a cherished Polish cookie made by the hundreds in her family at the holidays.

• Photo by Chuk Nowak

  Carlos Parisi emphasizes the importance of toasting the fideo, or vermicelli noodles, just right, to build depth of flavor in his Sopa de Fideo.

• Photo by Chuk Nowak

  Chef Amanda Saab proudly shows off her pumpkin cheesecake, a recipe she’s honed for years that’s now a seasonal family staple.