ARTICLES For Winter
ROASTED FIG AND HONEY YOGURT PARFAIT

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Breakfast or dessert? This dressed up, slightly savory yogurt parfait melds roasted figs, honey, orange juice, rosemary and a touch of salt and pepper. A great light dessert that you won't feel guilty about indulging in for breakfast.
OLD SCHOOL BOURBON EGGNOG

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If you are in the mood for an old time holiday treat, you can't beat old fashioned eggnog. Essentially, eggnog is a liquid custard. This recipe is based on the original Joy of Cooking's "Eggnog in Quantity" recipe.
FREGOLA SARDA TABOULEH WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

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I love discovering a new food, especially when it has a great name that sounds like an Italian movie star. Fregola Sarda, is my latest find. These hand-crafted, toasted, nutty pearls of a pasta are incredibly versatile. I use them in this recipe to make a toasted and roasted tabouleh.
CHICKEN AND MANGO LETTUCE WRAPS

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Fresh, light and flavor-packed, these mango and chicken stuffed lettuce cups make a great appetizer or light main course.
BACON AND EGGS SALAD

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A simple, delicious and satisfying salad-for-dinner, as well as a great way to clean out the fridge.
ORZO SALAD WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND FETA

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Fast, delicious and can be made ahead of time. Everyone goes back for seconds when this pasta is served.
CHEESY CORN CUSTARD

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A scrumptious and surprisingly easy side dish with lots of opportunity for variations.
APPLE CRUMBLE

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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.
PUMPKIN FLAN

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This savory, sweet and spicy pumpkin flan is silky smooth with a kick of spicy toasted pumpkin seeds. It is the perfect make-ahead dessert as it needs to be made at least the day before you serve it. BTW, it is gluten-free.
PAVLOVA WITH BERRIES, BROWN SUGAR AND SOUR CREAM

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Like the prima ballerina who inspired it, a good pavlova makes for a show-stopping culinary performance that will not readily be forgotten. This brown sugar, berry pavlova "cake" gets a standing ovation. Simply finger-licking good!