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Mac and Cheese with Carrots

Mac and Cheese with Carrots

Jan 02, 2012 19 Comments by  
Filed under entrees | lunch | pasta and grains | sides | veggies | testers choice | vegetarian

Simple and, yes, a little sneaky, this kid-friendly, fuss-free, casserole-like mac and cheese melds Cheddar and carrot to healthful effect.

Bibb Wedges, Radicchio, Endive, and Blue Cheese Dressing

Bibb Wedges, Radicchio, Endive, and Blue Cheese Dressing

Dec 08, 2011 8 Comments by  
Filed under appetizers | gluten-free | lunch | salads | sides | veggies | testers choice | vegetarian

Remember those insipid wedges of iceberg buried beneath blobs of bottled blue cheese dressing? This salad will erase all such memories.

Broccoli and Blue Cheese Gratin

Broccoli and Blue Cheese Gratin

Dec 08, 2011 10 Comments by  
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Ooooh baby, this is how we like our broccoli–cloaked in a not-too-rich sauce with ample oomph from blue cheese and a hint of heat from cayenne.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Dec 08, 2011 10 Comments by  
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Silken, garlicky mashed potatoes manifest in mere minutes thanks to a super simple technique–perfect for when you’re entertaining, impatient, just plain hungry, or all of the above.

Fennel Baked in Cream

Fennel Baked in Cream

Dec 08, 2011 17 Comments by  
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Fennel turns meltingly tender and oh so sweet when slowly, slowly, slowly braised in cream, cheese, and butter. One more reason to be enamored with the holidays.

Roasted Carrots with Allspice

Roasted Carrots with Allspice

Dec 08, 2011 8 Comments by  
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Sweet. Spicy. Earthy. Puckery. Since when did anything–or anyone–at your table ever boast such character? Certain to compensate for lulls in the conversation among your duller dinner invitees.

Braised Saffron Carrots

Braised Saffron Carrots

Dec 07, 2011 5 Comments by  
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Carrots of any hue–or many hues–take a turn for the better when braised in olive oil with a pinch of saffron and a splash of sherry vinegar. ’tis a sweet-tart side dish sensation.

Pan-Roasted Mushrooms

Pan-Roasted Mushrooms

Nov 28, 2011 16 Comments by  
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Mushrooms and butter and garlic, oh my! Think you’ve been there, done that? Trust us, you haven’t. Not like this. Read on to understand this recipe’s brilliance.

Seasonal Vegetable Tempura

Seasonal Vegetable Tempura

Nov 15, 2011 1 Comment by  
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We could stare at this breathtakingly stunning tempura all day. Breathtakingly, staggeringly stunning–and genius, too, in terms of using up those languishing veggies in your fridge.

Baked Mushrooms, Broken Bread

Baked Mushrooms, Broken Bread

Nov 14, 2011 12 Comments by  
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An elegant side that conspires to fancy up the form–as well as the flavor–of that enduring entertaining icon, the stuffed mushroom.

Velvet Mashed Potatoes

Velvet Mashed Potatoes

Nov 14, 2011 12 Comments by  
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No mere mash, this creamy potato puree owes its uber velvetiness not just to butter and cream, but to an inexpensive and everyday kitchen tool.

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Nov 14, 2011 11 Comments by  
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What’s not to love about Brussels sprouts–yes, Brussels sprouts–when they’re buried beneath nutty, buttery Gruyere? Nothing. Nothing at all.

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Nov 14, 2011 6 Comments by  
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One way to down your sweet potatoes? Drown them in butter, sugar, bourbon, and maple syrup. It’s The Southern Way. And we can’t say as we have a problem with this.

Raw Cranberry Relish

Raw Cranberry Relish

Nov 14, 2011 4 Comments by  
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This sassy little something to go with your Thanksgiving turkey requires just cranberries, orange, sugar, booze, and a blender. Nope, it’s not a cocktail.

Parmesan Potato Gratin

Parmesan Potato Gratin

Nov 14, 2011 7 Comments by  
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We used to get our gratins and escalloped confused. But then we figured out that gratins contain cheese, escalloped just milk or cream. Guess which one we prefer?

Autumn Coleslaw

Autumn Coleslaw

Oct 30, 2011 2 Comments by  
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A teetering tower of autumnal goodness that isn’t only stunning to behold but ridiculously healthful given its cabbage and apples and pomegranates, oh my.

Grilled Porcini Mushrooms with Mint and Garlic

Grilled Porcini Mushrooms with Mint and Garlic

Oct 25, 2011 3 Comments by  
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Boletus edulis–that’s the fancy-pants name for porcini–is hardly a come-hither sort of name, but with a taste like this, who cares?

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Oct 03, 2011 11 Comments by  
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Virtuous for its simplicity as well as its versatility, the roasted sweet potato is a thing to behold–and to bejewel, whether with sugar or spice or…

Pomegranate Walnut Relish

Pomegranate Walnut Relish

Sep 20, 2011 3 Comments by  
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This stunning little sauce comes together with ease, imparting a vibrant sweet-tart-crunchiness to practically anything you can think to bestow it upon.

Tomatoes Provençal

Tomatoes Provençal

Sep 12, 2011 27 Comments by  
Filed under in season | sides | veggies | testers choice | vegetarian | weeknight winners™

Is anything as sweetly satisfying as heirloom tomatoes eaten raw as you stand at the sink? Still, when you tire of that, there’s always this deeply satisfying tactic.