All Stir It Up!
Roasted carrots and a spinach, roasted carrot, and fennel saladIt's the time of the year to start thinking less about聽casseroles and cookies, and more聽about vegetables and salads. Roast up some seasoned carrots for a side dish and use the leftovers in a crunchy salad for lunch the next day.
Meatless Monday: Spicy Indian tofu curryDo something different for dinner with tofu curry. Get聽adventurous聽with authentic Indian spices like garam masala and聽Asafetida, and learn to swap the curry powder for a homemade curry paste.
Gingerbread spice hot chocolate mixA delicious mug of hot chocolate with a little spice of gingerbread will warm up cold winter nights.
Lemon chickenBaked chicken with a light lemon marinade brings a welcome relief from the indulgence of holiday treats and dishes.
Linguine with Ragu Bianco and nose-to-tail talesGround pork and pork liver are cooked with mushrooms, shallots, garlic, fennel, and thyme, then finished with cream in this traditional Italian pasta sauce.
Black-eyed pea and cornbread skilletBlack-eyed peas on New Year's Day is a Southern tradition loved by many. Here is a variation that bakes black-eyed peas beneath a cornbread topping.
Easy appetizer: stuffed endivesA versatile gluten-free appetizer that will please your guests no matter their taste preferences.
Butternut squash gnocchi with sausage and sageA familiar comfort dish in a new place to call home.
Chipotle mashed sweet potatoesCanned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce bring smoke and a little heat to this quick, sweet/savory side dish. Sliced scallions add brightness.
Gingerbread and cranberry muffinsMake the batter a day or two ahead, then simply scoop them out in the morning and bake. The deep ginger and molasses flavor sings of Christmas and the tart, sweet cranberries add to the festive flavor.
Prime rib roastPrime rib roast is a classic Christmas dinner. Pair it with your favorite side dishes, rolls, and fresh salad.
Food-related gifts that give backHere are some last-minute gift ideas that help others in need with every gift you give.
Sweet tea pecansA lovely bag of flavored nuts makes a wonderful gift, and they are handy to have around during the busy holidays. This nibble combines the best of the South, abundant pecans and sweet tea.
Egg nog pieEgg nog can easily be incorporated into a quick custard pie using ingredients you probably already have on hand.
A Mayan dinner party for 12.21.12Mayan end-time talk got you down? Forget superstition and learn something about today's Mayan culture with these recipes from the 'Flavors of Belize' cookbook.
Bacon stuffed mushroomsStuffed mushrooms can be prepared ahead of time, up to the baking step, which makes this appetizer a great option for entertaining or potluck parties. Simply prepare the stuffed mushrooms, refrigerate, and bake before serving
Brighten up with a fresh spinach saladBaby spinach tossed with grated beets, toasted pecans, tangerine, carrots, and couscous combines sweet, crunchy, and juicy into a "sunburst" salad with vibrant colors.
Meatless Monday: How to make homemade tofuThe only ingredients are Epsom salt and soy milk. The only equipment you'll need is a聽stainless steel pot, a couple of wooden spoons, and a piece of cheesecloth.
The rise of independent cheesemakersArtisanal cheesemakers represent a new version of an old American dream: people making living doing what they want, where they want, on their own land.聽An MIT anthropologist looks inside the growing world of do-it-yourself American cheesemakers.
Orange kissed date pecan breadMake a loaf of this nutty bread with a hint of citrus this weekend and enjoy it for breakfast all week.
