Content tagged with “Christmas” (Page 31)

Wild Rice with Shiitakes & Toasted Almonds
Toasted almonds enhance the nutty flavor of wild rice in this simple yet luxurious side dish. You could give it an...

Roasted Pear Trifle
Trifle, the quintessential British dessert, can be made in endless variations. This crowd-pleasing version is perfect...

Roasted Apple & Cheddar Salad
Roasted apples and Cheddar cheese turn an ordinary mixed green salad into something extra-special. You can use pears...

Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Plums & Rosemary
Lush vanilla- and rosemary-scented plums marry beautifully with succulent pork tenderloin.

Spicy Cranberry Chutney
What could be better with a simple roast or grilled vegetables than a spicy fruit chutney? Nothing, except knowing it...

Warm Red Cabbage Salad
In this quick German-inspired side dish, red cabbage is cooked until just tender and combined with sweet apples,...

Caramel Pears in Phyllo Nests
Phyllo nests are a delicate, crisp contrast to the tender baked pears and luxurious caramel sauce.

Chocolate Sambuca Gelato
This Italian-inspired dessert is velvety in texture. Milk powder added to the mix inhibits the formation of ice...

Cheese Blintzes
Using low-fat dairy products, cutting down on egg yolks and baking the filled pancakes, rather than frying them,...

Spiced Spanish Almonds
Salty, sweet and laced with smoke—the perfect kind of almond for a party. If any remain the next day, savor them over a...

Cinnamon-Chocolate Meringues
Perfect meringues depend on totally yolk-free whites. The seemingly fussy step of separating each egg into a small bowl...

Toasted Almond-Coconut Meringues
Perfect meringues depend on totally yolk-free whites. The seemingly fussy step of separating each egg into a small bowl...

Frangelico & Toasted Hazelnut Meringues
Perfect meringues depend on totally yolk-free whites. The seemingly fussy step of separating each egg into a small bowl...

Meringues
Perfect meringues depend on totally yolk-free whites. The seemingly fussy step of separating each egg into a small bowl...

Red Potato Colcannon
There are countless variations on this classic Irish potato-and-cabbage combination—ours is made with steamed red...

Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Porcini Mushrooms
Stuffing this lean pork with mushrooms adds not only elegance but also flavor and juiciness.

Pork Tenderloin "Rosa di Parma"
This is a traditional roast from the Italian province of Parma, often served for special family celebrations. (“Rosa di...

Garlic-Herb Marinated Olives
When you need an easy, make-ahead hors d'oeuvre, just toss olives with dried oregano and garlic.

Everyone Loves This Fruitcake
Ah, the maligned fruitcake. Many store-bought varieties, stuffed with unrecognizable candied bits, deserve their bad...

Burnt Sugar Lollipops
No special equipment or fancy molds are needed for these gorgeous jewels—just a little patience and steady hand to pour...

Coffee Crème Caramel
Slow baking in a water bath is the key to creating this creamy, smooth custard made from low-fat milk and eggs. Feel...

Beet Salad
It's time we rescued beets from our childhood nightmares—when they were little better than bland wedges scooped...

Savory Bread Pudding with Spinach & Mushrooms
Bread pudding, an economical dish designed to use up stale bread, is most often associated with dessert. It's...

Ginger-Orange Glazed Cornish Hens
When you crave roast chicken but don't have time to roast a whole bird, consider Cornish hens. The split hens cook...