ARTICLES For Holiday
PASSION FRUIT OLIVE OIL CAKE
WITH 2 COMMENTS
A not-too-sweet, highly flavorful and moist cake with a glorious passion fruit aroma. Gets better a day or two after it is baked. Great for dessert and delightful for breakfast.
SLOW BRAISED POMEGRANATE LAMB SHANKS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
These intensely flavorful lamb shanks are slow braised in orange juice and pomegranate syrup. The recipe can be made for a special dinner for two or can be expanded for a large dinner party.
POZOLE VERDE
WITH NO COMMENTS
This pozole verde is deeply satisfying, makes for a delicious special occasion meal and freezes well for future easy weeknight meals. The fun part of serving pozole is allowing guests to individualize their garnishes.
MODERN GREEK MOUSSAKA
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Moussaka is both an ultimate comfort food and a labor of love to make. This recipe for modern Greek moussaka reduces the preparation steps and is a healthier version of traditional moussaka.
SOUS VIDE SALTED BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING WITH IRISH WHISKEY
WITH 3 COMMENTS
This rich and decadent butterscotch pudding is cooked sous vide for a creamy and smooth texture that melts on the mouth. A splash of Irish Whiskey gives it depth. I finish it with a sprinkling of Maldon sea salt and a salted chocolate covered almond. Oh my!
XOXO PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
WITH ONE COMMENT
Pan seared scallops are quick and easy to make. We take them up a notch by wrapping them in prosciutto and serving them on a bed of corn and roasted pepper risotto. We place red pepper X's between each round mollusk so the serving plate reads " O X O X O," or Hug, Kiss, Hug, Kiss, Hug. What could be more appropriate on Valentine's Day?
OMG THAT’S GOOD CHOCOLATE MARTINI
WITH NO COMMENTS
This decadent chocolate martini is amazingly simple to make and just plain delicious. All you need is Godiva Dark Chocolate liqueur, Van Gogh Chocolate Vodka, a cocktail shaker, ice and a martini glass.
MAKE-AHEAD BEEF AND MUSHROOM POT PIES
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Make-Ahead Beef & Mushroom Pot Pies are a healthy, festive and fun holiday meal reminiscent of the frozen pot pies of my childhood, only healthier and tastier.
CURRIED PEAR AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This soup is a wonderful cool weather treat with the comforting flavor of butternut squash, sweetened with pears and amped up with curry and ginger. Don't forget the sugared and peppered pepitas and goat cheese for garnish.
MAKE-AHEAD GRAVY
WITH NO COMMENTS
Make ahead-gravy takes a little time, but most of that time is inactive. You can make it in one day, but I prefer to make gravy a two-day process. You make the stock the first day, refrigerate it, make the gravy the second day and then pack it up in the freezer until Thanksgiving day. You can make your gravy a day before Thanksgiving or a month before. Either way making your gravy ahead of time will make serving Thanksgiving dinner so much easier and more enjoyable.