ARTICLES For Christmas
CRANBERRY OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE NUGGETS AND WALNUTS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This cranberry olive oil cake is a delightful moist, spiced cake with tart cranberries and cream cheese nuggets. It is easy to make and will hold for several days. A perfect cake to make in advance or to give as a gift for the holidays.
MELTED SWEET POTATOES WITH CINNAMON AND LEMON
WITH NO COMMENTS
These caramelized-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside sweet potato disks may be the perfect way to prepare this delicious and healthy vegetable. A combination of roasting and braising is used to create the heavenly texture and flavor in these naturally sweet root vegetables.
MELTED POTATOES
WITH NO COMMENTS
This easy technique for cooking melted potatoes yields crispy edged, thick slices of potatoes with creamy soft centers. It is all done in one pan with about 10 minutes of active time. There's a good chance you may never make potatoes any other way again.
60-HOUR SOUS VIDE SHORT RIBS WITH RED WINE AND ROSEMARY GLAZE
WITH NO COMMENTS
These flavorful sous vide short ribs are cooked low and slow for 60 hours in a sous vide bath and then finished with a red wine and rosemary glaze.
PUMPKIN OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH ESPRESSO AND ALMONDS
WITH NO COMMENTS
This pumpkin olive oil cake, flavored with Grand Marnier and espresso is mildly sweet, crunchy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Serve it for dessert or as a coffee cake for brunch.
SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, ALMONDS AND MISO DRESSING
WITH ONE COMMENT
A fresh and easy spinach salad with a twist. Fresh strawberries, crunchy almonds, bitter green onions and a delicious, almost drinkable miso dressing will make this one of your go-to weeknight salads.
FRENCH LENTIL & GARLIC SAUSAGE SOUP
WITH 10 COMMENTS
Earthy and satisfying, De Puy lentils are the perfect counterpoint to French garlic sausage in this comforting soup.
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.
SOUS VIDE SALTED CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME WITH BOURBON AND ESPRESSO
WITH 15 COMMENTS
These sous vide chocolate pots de creme may be the best thing I've ever made. Subtly flavored with espresso and bourbon, the flakey Maldon salt complements these deeply chocolate creamy pots of goodness. With only 15 minutes of active prep time, they are a great make-ahead choice for a 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.