ARTICLES For Dinner
YORKSHIRE PUDDING
WITH ONE COMMENT
For me Yorkshire pudding and prime rib are the quintessential Christmas meal just out of a Dicken's novel. And in fact, Yorkshire pudding dates back to the 1700's as a tasty way to stretch a meal.
CHICKEN AND APRICOT TAGINE
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Chicken, dried apricots, onions and aromatic spices are slow-cooked in a tagine. The result is a fork-tender stew that makes for a comforting winter meal. Plus, the recipe is super rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients.
WARM CHICKEN, PEAR AND FENNEL SALAD
WITH ONE COMMENT
A warm winter salad packed with healthy ingredients from the Wappo Bar Bistro in Calistoga in Napa Valley wine country. Add a nice glass of pinot noir and you are good to go!
WILD MUSHROOM STEW
WITH NO COMMENTS
Umami-rich fungi festival, this mushroom stew is earthy, tender and oh-so-good. Serve it on top Four-cheese polenta and you have a mouthwatering meal.
FOUR CHEESE POLENTA FROM DEAN & DELUCA
WITH NO COMMENTS
The mac & cheese of polenta. This is a wonderful foundation for Wild mushroom stew, marinara sauce or any hearty stew or pasta sauce.
TURKEY STUFFING WITH CORNBREAD, SAUSAGE, APPLES & PECANS
WITH 3 COMMENTS
Turkey stuffing made with three kinds of bread, sausage, apples and pecans is a family tradition in our house.
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.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPERS, RAISINS AND PANKO
WITH NO COMMENTS
Roasted cauliflower by itself is delicious. Capers, raisins and panko take an already great dish up a notch. Can be made ahead. Perfect for Thanksgiving.
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.
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.