Desserts
Crème Wafers
Author: Julie Rylander
These cookies are surprising in their flaky, delicate feel and their balanced flavor.
Recipes
Desserts
Ellie’s Cookies
Author: Julie Rylander
I wanted a down-home, comfy cookie. No bells and whistles, no nuts, no chocolate chips, no oatmeal. No spicy ginger, nutty peanut butter, or cloying molasses.
Vegetables
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon-caper Dressing
Author: Eliza Adam
Serves: Serves 4 to 6
A light and tangy dressing paired with Brussels sprouts seems out of the ordinary at first, but the flavors work together quite well. The chestnuts add a nice crunch to the dish.
Main Dishes
Beef Wellington with Porcini Red Wine Reduction Sauce
Author: Eliza Adam
Serves: Serves 6 to 8
With just four ingredients, this dish speaks for itself; it is a dish that does not shy away from being rich and luxurious tasting.
Vegetables
Carrot Salad with Cucumber, Peppadews, & Pom Vinaigrette
Author: Julie Rylander
I love peppadews. These little peppers can be found in the Zupan’s olive bar and are the perfect combination of sweet and hot. This whole salad is a bright and zingy little dish that can chase away any gray day.
Salads
Hot German Potato Salad
Author: Julie Rylander
In this dish, I used stone-ground mustard and a little less vinegar to keep the dressing balanced between acidic and tangy.
Salads
Grapefruit Carpaccio with Spicy Ponzu Vinaigrette
Author: Eliza Adam
Serves: Serves 4
A slight variation of sunomono, a Japanese-style vinegared salad which has a refreshing taste. Here, the grapefruit juice is used to create ponzu vinaigrette and the degree of spiciness can be made mild or hot, depending on your taste.
Vegetables
Chiffonade of Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Hazelnuts
Author: Karen Persson
Serves: Serves 8-10
If you’re looking for a new way to prepare Brussels sprouts, may we suggest this delicious recipe? It includes bacon …
Desserts
Apple Fritters with Quick Caramel Sauce
Author: Eliza Adam
Serves: Makes about 2 dozen
Homemade fritters with cinnamon-y apple filling drizzled with an easy caramel sauce.
Side Dishes
Apple & Fennel Salad
Author: Eliza Adam
Serves: Serves 4 to 6
Fresh, tangy, and crunchy salad with a light vinaigrette made with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and fresh tarragon.
Desserts
Lime Coconut Bars
Author: Eliza Adam
Serves: Makes 24 bars
Bake these sweet and tangy bars for special people this holiday season.
Condiments
Fresh Lemon Curd
Author: Eliza Adam
Serves: Makes about 1½ cups
I always keep a jar of lemon curd in my fridge for an “emergency” treat. Slather this bright and refreshing curd on scones, pancakes, crepes, cakes...pretty much anything will go well with it!