This sophisticated twist on shortbread makes an elegant holiday gift. Tie a few wedges in pretty ribbon or stack them in a box – either way they're sure to be well received.
Crisp cookies are a simple accompaniment to the Golden Pineapple in Vanilla Orange Syrup, along with an after-dinner espresso. Choose California walnuts, available in bulk-food stores.
We all know that summer is the perfect time to enjoy the freshest of in-season produce, but this year we’re thinking beyond the de rigueur sweet peppers and corn to ingredients native to Southeast Asia – kaffir lime leaves, galangal, tamarind and taro, for example. And since a herb, spice or vegetable is only as good as the dish it’s cooked in, we’re taking cues from celebrated Thai chef and restaurateur Saiphin Moore and presenting recipes from her first cookbook, Rosa’s Thai Café, that are sure to become essentials in your culinary repertoire all year long.
Chock-full of nutritious goodies, such as apple, coconut, cranberries, carrots and pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds), these muffins make a fabulous start to the day or a delicious wrap-and-go snack.
While everyone's focus is on Christmas dinner, it's always nice to have something special for Christmas morning as well - nothing that takes too much time, mind you, but something that looks and tastes great. A muffin pleases the little and big folks who can nibble as they participate in the splendid chaos of opening stockings.
Serve with: Roasted quartered potatoes and blanched bitter greens, such as endive, chicory or dandelion, dressed with extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice Lively Mediterranean tastes are featured in this dish, in which herbed chicken is napped with pan juices. Or grill the chicken and serve with sauce, as in the variation.
There's a tang of vinegar and a touch of ginger in this streamlined version of sauerbraten.
The sweetness of local corn shines in this sweet yet savoury relish. It teams perfectly with hot dogs and hamburgers.
