Winter fruit salad for the Holidays
A fruit salad in winter is the perfect grand finale to some of the season's heavier meals. Grapes, apples, plums and pears along with mandarins, ruby grapefruit, blood oranges and pomegranates are …
12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Vegan and Gluten-Free Peppermint Bark Cookies
By Holland Koehler, Contributing Editor This recipe blends together two of my favorite holiday treats: thin mint cookies and peppermint bark. Growing up, my mother worked in the elementary …
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Meatless Monday: Linguine with Green Olive Sauce and Almonds
Adapted from Bon Appetite, linguine with green olives and almonds. I love to make meals with pantry items and was thrilled to find this recipe that allowed me to use the jar of green olives that …
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12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Matcha Green Tea and White Chocolate Cookies
When I first moved to New York in the mid Eighties, I lived in the East Village with my Japanese roommate, Masako, who was studying modern dance with the Jose Limon Dance Co. With her, I learned about …
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12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Cookie Wreaths with White Chocolate, Cranberry and Pistachio
This cookie serves as the perfect vehicle for a cookie decorating party or as a thoughtful hostess gift. These colorful, white chocolate, cranberry and pistachio cookie wreaths will make an impression …
12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Mexican Chocolate Chipotle Cookies
Chocolate with a tiny kick of chile pepper always reminds me of Mexico. The rich, glistening mole sauces of chocolate and spices poured over duck or chicken are are the pinacle of umami; where every …
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12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Mexican Wedding Cakes
I believe a dissertation could be written on the historic intersection of Mexican wedding cakes and Russian tea cakes. How is it that these two recipes are the same? It just so happens that I have a …
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Zucchini-Leek Latkes with Toasted coriander Aioli: The lighter side of Hanukkah
"I never met a latke I didn't like" but always welcome any changes to the holiday table when I am looking to lighten things up a bit; especially after Thanksgiving! These Zucchini-Leek latkes or …
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Thanksgiving leftovers: Grilled Cranberry and Cheese Quesadilla with Pickled Jalapeño
Thanksgiving has come and gone but, in the spirit of the holiday, it's important to make sure none of the remnants go wasted. Cranberry sauce is versatile and can be used as a sweet or savory …
