Cold, winter months aren’t quite complete without a hearty winter soup to go with them.
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Radicchio & Fennel Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Everyone needs a really good salad recipe (or a dozen) up their sleeve. Either as a light weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing first course, this radicchio & fennel salad is simply delicious.
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Panettone French Toast with Orange Cream
I think one of the best parts of the holiday season is breakfast. Breakfast is something that’s pretty routine for most people. Sometimes it’s rushed. Sometimes it’s a piece of fruit. Sometimes it gets skipped altogether. But special occasions like Christmas and New Years (and all those days in between the two) give us the best excuse to go all out for breakfast, and make something special like this panettone French toast with orange cream.
Eggnog Creme Brûlée
Merry Christmas!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday weekend full of family, friends, and delicious food. This eggnog crème brulee is a delicious, festive dessert that’s a beautiful addition to the Christmas table. So if you’re looking for something simple to whip up tomorrow, this recipe would be perfect to try (you may even have most of these ingredients already lying around the house).
Mushroom Marsala Risotto with Brown Butter Chanterelles & Fried Ciabatta Crumbs
Risotto has always been one of my favorite dishes to make, especially in the winter. It’s the perfect base for meats like braised short ribs, in which I usually keep the risotto somewhat simple. This recipe, however, I made a little bit more special so that it can stand on its own at the Christmas table.
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Seared Pork Chops with Spiced Apple Chutney
A simple, seared pork chop is hard to beat, and also easy to mess up. Accomplish that perfect sear and all you need to complete the dish is a rich sauce or, in this case, a spiced apple chutney.
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Basque Cake with Cranberry Compote
There was always one dessert at culinary school that would hit the table and be devoured in seconds. It was a Basque cake. And it is the perfect Christmas dessert.
Holiday Rosemary Nut Mix
Candied nuts, popcorn, and….chocolate. The holidays give me an excuse to combine all three of these things into one delicious mix.
Farro with Braised Fennel & Lemon Vinaigrette
It’s the new year, and everyone automatically tries to eat a little healthier. While it’s easy to assume that healthy food is bland and boring, that’s not the case at all, especially with this farro salad.
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Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Buttered Pecans & Pomegranate Seeds
Roasted squash is such a good holiday side dish because it’s easy and automatically festive. With just a few more simple touches, it can be one of the best dishes on the table.
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