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Sparkling Ginger Daisy
Post | Kara Newman on 11.19.09 | No Comment
Sparkling Ginger Daisy

Here the classic daisy cocktail, a concoction of juice, champagne, and grenadine, is dressed up with ginger liqueur for a festive holiday starter.

Sticky Toffee Pudding
Post | Linda Avery on 11.18.09 | No Comment
Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky toffee pudding is a classic holiday favorite. Date cake is smothered with a toffee topping, lending the sticky element to the dessert. The cake is served with a pecan and crème fraîche topping.

Pure Pumpkin Cheesecake
Post | Linda Avery on 11.18.09 | No Comment
Pure Pumpkin Cheesecake

This pumpkin cheesecake from Rose Levy Beranbaum is what it says: pure pumpkin flavor. It’s a great autumn treat that’s even better with a drizzle of caramel.

Fall Spice Cordial
Post | Kara Newman on 11.17.09 | No Comment
Fall Spice Cordial

This fall spice cordial is infused with orange, vanilla, and the heat and smokiness of chipotle for a cold-weather drink that takes the chill off.

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Ham and Toasted Pecans
Post | Linda Avery on 11.16.09 | No Comment
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Ham and Toasted Pecans

Brussels sprouts are shredded and sauteed until soft then tossed with cubes of ham and toasted pecans. If you hate Brussels sprouts, you’ll absolutely love these.

Oyster Stew
Post | Linda Avery on 11.16.09 | No Comment
Oyster Stew

This oyster stew is spilling over with fresh, plump oysters. The rich broth is made with both milk and cream. This is a great Thanksgiving and Christmas starter.

Hazelnut and Fresh Herb Popovers
Post | Linda Avery on 11.16.09 | No Comment
Hazelnut and Fresh Herb Popovers

Fresh popovers, flavored with ground hazelnuts and zesty herbs, are a Thanksgiving must. Making these popovers is easy because the batter is made ahead then baked off right before dinner.

Pumpkin Soup with Chicken and Ginger-Braised Leeks
Post | Linda Avery on 11.13.09 | No Comment
Pumpkin Soup with Chicken and Ginger-Braised Leeks

by Charlie Trotter
from Home Cooking with Charlie Trotter
(Ten Speed Press, 2008)
Serves 4
A hearty autumnal or winter soup, this dish is brimming with the kind of soul-warming ingredients we all love: pumpkin, chicken, ginger, and leeks. …

Mashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables
Post | Linda Avery on 11.13.09 | No Comment
Mashed Potatoes and Root Vegetables

Mashed potatoes are mixed with root vegetables to make a deeply flavored, satisfying side dish. For the mashed potatoes, use russets or Yukon Gold.

Dream Bars
Post | Linda Avery on 11.13.09 | One Comment
Dream Bars

Dream bars–rich, nutty coconut bars–have been called Hello Dolly bars, seven layer bars, and magic bars. But there’s only one true Dream bar.

Old-Fashioned Roast Turkey and Gravy
Post | Linda Avery on 11.12.09 | No Comment
Old-Fashioned Roast Turkey and Gravy

This is the real thing: an old-fashioned roast turkey. Roasting the turkey using a water-soaked cheesecloth gives the bird crisp skin and moist, juicy meat.