Monthly Archives: December 2013
Healthy Makeover Recipes: Healthier Boilermaker Tailgate Chili
Healthy Desserts: Citrus Ice Pops
eggnog florentines
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Today, because we don’t have enough bronzed and crisp, sugary, buttery thoughts already circling our heads, we’re going to talk about two recipes in one, a thin and lacy nut-caramel cookie known as a florentine and a filling that tastes exactly like eggnog, as if either of these things alone weren’t enough reason to gallop into the kitchen with your mask, cape and sense of urgency.
Florentines are essentially nuts, usually almonds or hazelnuts, coarsely or finely chopped, that have been baked into a buttery caramel disc. They hail, like so many delicious things, from Italy although I’ve seen versions from many other places, because once you try them, you’re going to want to make them your own too. Here, in a recipe that was published last year in the Tasting Table newsletter, someone did, a chef named Aaron Vandemark or Panciuto restaurant in Hillsborough, NC, a place I’d like to go immediately to applaud him in person for his creativity. Instead of almonds or hazelnuts, he uses pecans and a touch of cinnamon. He doesn’t stop there.
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A Cozy Holiday Potluck with Friends — Gatherings from The Kitchn
So far this week, I’ve talked about the plan for my holiday potluck, shared the recipe for the incredible slow-cooked bigos stew that I made as my own dish, and showed you how to set a beautiful, easy holiday table with evergreens. Now it’s time talk about the party itself! Here’s how it all came together, from the mulled wine that we sipped as dishes were warmed to the dinner itself and the walnut cake we had for dessert. The whole evening came together with sparkle and light and ample amounts of good cheer.
Recipe: Sweet Potato & Lima Bean Soup — Recipes from The Kitchn
In this harried, indulgent time of year what I actually crave most is food that’s simple and nourishing, something that doesn’t take a lot of time or fuss to eat but provides warmth and balance. In other words, a big pot of soup. This sweet potato lima bean soup is thick, buttery, and comforting (and also completely vegan). I dare say it might even convert the lima beans haters into lovers.
10 Kitchen Stocking Stuffers Under $15 — Holiday Gift Guide from The Kitchn
Stocking stuffers are so fun, aren’t they? Take a bunch of things that seem eh on their own, put ’em in a big sock together, and suddenly it’s a party of all things small and cool. Here are a few of our favorite stocking stuffer picks for the cook, from a go-to scrub brush to a multi-purpose funnel and a tiny peacock can opener. And did we mention they’re all under $15? (Oh, right. We did.)
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Low-Fat Recipes: Bahamian Baked Grouper
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by Kristal
“This recipe is great for grouper fillets, but you can also use it with tilapia. It’s both healthy and flavorful! You don’t have to love fish to love this dish. Serve it with rice and cole slaw to complete the meal.”