ARTICLES For Winter

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Kim and Lauren are the mother-daughter team behind Something New For Dinner. Kim develops the recipes, shoots the photography and writes the posts and weekly emails to our subscribers. Lauren is the Internet marketing guru who developed and maintains our website, leads our marketing efforts, manages our social media and keeps us on track in general.

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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.

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.

OTTOLENGHI’S MAQLUBA

WITH 27 COMMENTS

A Middle Eastern vegetable, chicken and rice torte, that translates to "upside-down." Think of it like a savory pineapple upside down cake chock full of tomatoes, cauliflower and eggplant.

HERBED YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SAUCE

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Middle Eastern yogurt and cucumber sauce makes a cool addition to a mezzah platter. Begin with yogurt, cucumbers, lemon and garlic and add a variety of spices and herbs to suit your palate.

SPICED CHICKPEA SALAD OTTOLENGHI

WITH NO COMMENTS

A Middle Eastern mezzah platter filled with spiced chickpeas, fried halloumi cheese, a vegetable salad, pita bread and olive oil and za'atar for dipping. Serve as appetizers or a meal.

MISO GRILLED SALMON

WITH NO COMMENTS

A slam-dunk easy way to prepare salmon that comes out moist and delicious every time. Better yet you can marinate the salmon for 1 to 3 days in advance. The miso tenderizes and flavors the salmon for a sure-fire recipe you will use over and over.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH VEGGIES

WITH NO COMMENTS

Everyone loves a great bowl of spaghetti. This make-ahead sauce is packed with disguised veggies that even picky carnivores enjoy.

BARBECUE MEATLOAF AND POTATOES

WITH 3 COMMENTS

My sister's stealth recipe to get more veggies in her kids' diet, she buries spinach deep in the meat loaf and disguises it with cheddar cheese and barbecue sauce. The result is delicious.

ASIAN-STYLE COLESLAW