ARTICLES For Thanksgiving
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.
CRIPPLED CREEK COCKTAIL
WITH NO COMMENTS
A weirdly satisfying, smoky, savory cocktail made with bourbon, pomegranate molasses and mustard. Garnished with a cucumber wheel and celery seeds. The brainchild of Jason Schiffer of 320 Main Street restaurant in Seal Beach, California.
BEET AND KALE GRATIN
WITH 8 COMMENTS
If you think you don't like beets, think again. This gorgeous beet and kale gratin recipe will convert you. What a pleasurable way to eat your colors!
CANLIS SALAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Canlis Restaurant's elegantly simple salad, dates back to its 60's & 70's in Waikiki. Fresh herbs, romano cheese and a coddled egg vinaigrette are the secret.
SPICED CARROT SOUP
WITH NO COMMENTS
Deliciously spicy, serve this über healthy carrot soup hot or cold. Packed full of anti-inflammatory foods, this soup will fight what ails you.
SPINACH SALAD WITH DATES, ALMONDS AND SUMAC PITA CROUTONS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
This is another winning Ottolenghi recipe. This salad marries red onions, dates, and spinach with toasted almonds and pita chips dusted in sumak.
ORZO SALAD WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND FETA
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Fast, delicious and can be made ahead of time. Everyone goes back for seconds when this pasta is served.
CHEESY CORN CUSTARD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
A scrumptious and surprisingly easy side dish with lots of opportunity for variations.
APPLE CRUMBLE
WITH 3 COMMENTS
One of my year-round favorite desserts is a fruit crisp. In the summer I make it with fresh peaches, nectarines and berries. In the winter I use apples and pears. It takes a few minutes to prepare and is always a crowd-pleaser.