Nourishing Hoppin’ John

Written on Dec 31, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Nourishing Hoppin’ John

Our version of this Southern specialty features brown rice for an even healthier start to your new year.

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Quick Collards

Written on Dec 31, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Quick Collards

Our technique calls for slicing these hearty greens very thinly so they cook quickly for an any-night side dish.

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Sparkling Green Grapefruit Cocktail

Written on Dec 29, 2010 by thebubblygirl
Sparkling Green Grapefruit Cocktail

Champagne, grapefruit juice and anise-flavored liqueur add up to a sparkling, seasonal winter sipper.

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Frisee Salad with Lentils and Duck Confit

Written on Dec 29, 2010 by Lia Huber
Frisee Salad with Lentils and Duck Confit

It’s amazing what you can pull together when you’ve spent time creating tasty basics. Long-roasted duck legs with fall-of-the-bone meat can live in the freezer until you’re ready for them, and lentils come together in a flash and can keep nearly all week. The result? One nourishing meal.

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Eggnog Flans with Maple and Toasted Walnuts

Written on Dec 22, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Eggnog Flans with Maple and Toasted Walnuts

Premade eggnog and maple syrup ensure this elegant make-ahead dessert comes together in a hurry!

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Brussels Sprouts Carbonara with Whole Wheat Fusilli

Written on Dec 15, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Brussels Sprouts Carbonara with Whole Wheat Fusilli

Whole wheat pasta, Brussels sprouts and a creamy pan sauce add up to a satisfying supper that’s on the table in about 20 minutes.

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Saffron Cardamom Coconut Macaroons

Written on Dec 13, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Saffron Cardamom Coconut Macaroons

Saffron and green cardamom–”diva” spices–lend complexity to Monica Bhide’s recipe for coconut macaroons.

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Cardamom Gingersnap Cookies

Written on Dec 13, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Cardamom Gingersnap Cookies

Traditional gingersnaps get a fresh update with the addition of sweet, pungent green cardamom.

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Dark Molasses Cranberry Granola

Written on Dec 10, 2010 by Ginny Mahar
Dark Molasses Cranberry Granola

This crunchy and colorful granola is simple to prepare and makes a great start to the day. Hmm, we like it at the end of the day, too, sprinkled over yogurt or ice cream!

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Buffalo Carbonnade

Written on Dec 8, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Buffalo Carbonnade

Use buffalo stew meat and dark ale to make this luscious and hearty Belgian-style braise.

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