ARTICLES For Vegetarian
ROASTED OLIVES WITH YELLOW RAISINS AND ROSEMARY
WITH NO COMMENTS
A great cocktail snack inspired by the roasted olives served at Mountain Standard in Vail, Colorado. Pair with a big zin, a dry sauvignon blanc or a martini. Perfect for a cool autumn or cold winter day.
TURKEY BRINE
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An easy and flavorful turkey brine that will insure your turkey is moist and delicious.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH LIME AND COCONUT
WITH 7 COMMENTS
Roasted butternut squash and coconut milk soup with a Southeast Asian twist is served with a dollop of cilantro, ginger, lime and coconut pesto.
KALE SALAD WITH DATES, PARMESAN CHEESE AND ALMONDS
WITH 7 COMMENTS
A healthy make-ahead salad, perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year. Use the dressing and method for preparing kale, and then have fun experimenting with variations. Great with dates, cranberries, apples or persimmons.
CRANBERRY AND DRIED CHERRY SAUCE
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Dried cherries balance the tartness of the cranberries in this super-easy and super-good cranberry sauce. Great with turkey, but also wonderful on a cracker with a smear of triple cream cheese.
WILD MUSHROOM SOUP
WITH 3 COMMENTS
A silky smooth creamed mushroom soup adapted from the Silver Palate Cookbook. Garnish with a sprinkling of fresh thyme, a dollop of mascarpone cheese and a pinch of Maldon salt.
KALE, POMEGRANATE, DATE & FENNEL SALAD
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Kale, pomegranates, dates and fennel make this heart-healthy, salad-for-dinner every bit as delicious as it is good for you. Better yet, it is quick and easy to prepare. Make a little extra so you can have it for lunch the next day.
WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO CASSEROLE
WITH 7 COMMENTS
A no-stir risotto casserole that can be made in advance and for a large number of people. Make this when you are cooking for a crowd and want to prepare your meal before your guests arrive.
CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
WITH 3 COMMENTS
Everything is better and healthier with chimichurri sauce, the Argentinian condiment made with fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil and vinegar.
ROASTED YELLOW GAZPACHO
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My version of the roasted golden gazpacho served at Sweet Basil and Mountain Standard restaurants in Vail, Colorado. I use tomato vinegar to accentuate the tomato flavor of this delicious summer soup.