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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Huber Huevos Rancheros

Written on Dec 24, 2010 by Lia Huber
Huber Huevos Rancheros

This meal is our family’s traditional Christmas Day breakfast. Christopher mans the comal after the Santa festivities, while we all fill our coffee mugs and wait for our plates.

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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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Mom’s French Dressing Salad Recipe

Written on Dec 19, 2010 by Lia Huber
Mom’s French Dressing Salad Recipe

This zippy, tomato-based French dressing recipe–was handed down to Lia’s mom early on in her marriage by her Aunt Gladys. It’s a beloved family favorite.

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Knead-less Olive-Rosemary Bread

Written on Dec 17, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Knead-less Olive-Rosemary Bread

Time and a Dutch oven make it easy to bake wonderful, rustic bread at home–without kneading.

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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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