ARTICLES For Winter
BURNT EGGPLANT AND YOGURT DIP OTTOLENGHI

WITH 4 COMMENTS
Ottolenghi's delicious variation on baba ghanoush. Burnt eggplant, greek yogurt, lemon juice and a splash of pomegranate molasses is fabulous with roasted butternut squash, pita bread and crudites.
RED WINE AND PORCINI MUSHROOM SAUCE

WITH NO COMMENTS
The next best thing to do with a bottle of red wine. No kidding, a whole bottle of wine goes into this magical sauce. Serve with prime rib or any good steak.
ROASTED CRANBERRY & CHAMPAGNE SPARKLER

WITH NO COMMENTS
A festive twist on a holiday glass of champagne. Roasted cranberries provide beautiful color as well as a tasty garnish...if you can daintily dig it out of the bottom of the glass!
THE BEST PRIME RIB ROAST

WITH 8 COMMENTS
Prime rib is a classic holiday dish that sets a festive mood. If you thought prime rib was only for restaurants you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make.
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.
RASPBERRY AND ALMOND TRIFLE

WITH 2 COMMENTS
Trifle is the quintessential Christmas dessert. Fruit, jelly, whipped cream, lady fingers and a bit of booze. A great make-ahead dessert for a crowd.
PIGNOLI COOKIES

WITH 22 COMMENTS
These traditional Italian pignoli and almond cookies are easy to make and utterly delicious. Gluten-free and dairy free, they are a perfect holiday cookie that almost everyone can enjoy.
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.