Food
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Trimming party dips means a slimmer you for the holidaysDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - For lean folks like me, hosting a holiday get-together can be fraught with what-to-make decisions. I don't want my guests pointing accusingly at my party food saying "Th...
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Peppermint Chocolate MousseDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (do not use chocolate chips) ¾ cup miniature marshmallows 4 eggs, separated ½ pint heavy cream 1 dash peppermint extract 5 peppe...
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Rocky Mountain SaladDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Dressing ⅓ cup onion, diced 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 3 tablespoons cider vinegar ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper ¾ cup olive o...
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Apricot-Ginger Fizz MixerDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 2½ cups apricot nectar In a medium saucepan over medium-high, combine the ginger, sugar and wate...
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Special gifts for the cook who has it all
Dec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Stymied by what to get the fussy foodie in your life? Take this bit of advice - we all have more than enough aprons (kitschy, frilly, manly, profane and otherwise) that ...
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Elaine's Famous Dinner RollsDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks 1¼ cup regular or reduced-fat milk ¼ cup lukewarm water (run the tap until the water feels just slightly wa...
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Experimenting adds new flavor to pineapple upside down cakeDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Not often, but occasionally, a dessert becomes famous solely for its unique look or innovative topping. The base recipe could be lackluster and boring as long as the ado...
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Cranberry-Pineapple Stuffed Chicken BreastsDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - 4 wedges (3/4 ounce each) light, spreadable Swiss cheese, such as Laughing Cow (see note) ¼ cup cranberry relish (see note) ¼ cup crushed pineapple, with juice (see no...
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Dry Chimichurri RubDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - 3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves 3 tablespoons dried basil leaves 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 table...
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Go with a tender, slow-cooked roast this holiday