Christmas
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Three-Greens Gratin
This is a Provençal style gratin, or tian, dense with greens and bound with rice and egg. You can play around with the mix of greens; switch out beet greens for spinach, or some of the chard for kale (kale will require a minute or two more of blanching). I have kept the seasonings to a minimum as you have plenty to prep, but a Provençal cook would probably add chopped parsley and perhaps savory or rosemary. You won’t be using the chard ribs here, but keep them to use in other dishes.
Roasted Coconut Carrots
Carrots don’t have to be boring or lackluster. Roasting, which captures the carrots’ natural sweetness, is emphasized here with the aromatic sweetness of coconut oil. Cilantro, mint, jalapeño and lime ensure there nothing one-dimensional about this dish at all. Chop the herbs just before serving for the freshest flavor.
Sushi-Style Shrimp With Pesto
Red Rooster
Mix vodka, orange juice concentrate and cranberry-tangerine juice in a pitcher and freeze for at least five hours.
Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese
This is a macaroni and cheese that's not too heavy and benefits mightily from the use of whole-wheat pasta and the addition of broccoli. You can assemble it ahead and bake it when you need it, or bake it ahead and reheat. There are a number of excellent whole wheat macaroni products on the market now. Check out Community Grains and MagNoodles. When you cook the macaroni, be sure to cook it for less time than usual so that it is more al dente; otherwise it will become too soft and may fall apart when you bake it in the final casserole.
Spiced Roasted Almonds
Roasted nuts are standard snacks, and almonds are a healthy food. But it is easy to eat too many. I find that if they are a little spicy or hot, delicious as they are, they are not quite as addictive.
Winter Squash, Leek and Farro Gratin With Feta and Mint
A delicious, and simple, winter squash gratin. This tastes like the filling of many Greek winter squash pies I have made, but it is a simpler dish. The squash is roasted, which gives it great depth of flavor. I love the sweetness of the squash against the salty feta, and the chewy farro against the tender squash. Most of the elements for this gratin can be prepared ahead if you want to go about this piecemeal – farro freezes well and keeps for a few days in the refrigerator; roasted squash keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days as well.
English Tea Cart Wafers
Grout
This recipe comes from Pawleys Island in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. It could have come from the pages of a Dickens tale, and it’s called grout. It is a mold made from lemon skins, port or sherry and almonds and raisins. As could be expected from the island’s leading family, Isabelle and Alberta Lachicotte provided the recipe for “Recipes From Pawleys Island,'' put out by All Saints Waccamaw Episcopal Church, one of the oldest parishes there. It has been served by Lachicottes on festive occasions for years.
Bourbon-Chocolate Pecan Pie
French Hot Chocolate
Iced Coconut Whipped Cream
Spiced Pecans
Poached Pears
Back in 2012, Mark Bittman and Sam Sifton tackled the task of making up a bountiful meal for 15 at a friend’s Brooklyn home. “We wanted to impress our guests without driving ourselves crazy. We decided on sturdy and manageable main courses, but we wanted an eye-popping starter and dessert,” Mr. Sifton said. These poached pears in port, paired with an orange, almond and olive oil cake, rose to the occasion. Ready in about 45 minutes, and without a lot of fuss over the stove, it’s a great way to end a dinner party.
Iced Tea Bars
Martha Washington's Great Cake
Alma Hull's Chess Pie
Ammonia Cookies
Jenan Madden, the manager of a book store in Seattle, shared this recipe with The Times. She acquired it as a child from a favorite baby sitter. “The taste is great,” she said. “And it’s fun telling people what they are called.” (Ammonia cookies are in fact made with ammonium carbonate, a form of baking soda, not cleaning ammonia, which is poisonous.)
Coconut Mashed Yams With Currants
These easy, butter-free, dairy-free mashed yams from Chloe Coscarelli, the vegan cookbook author, are gussied up with creamy coconut milk, maple syrup and warm autumn spices.
Buttered Green Sugar Snap Peas
Here is an incredibly simple, incredibly fast side dish that makes the most of great ingredients. The flavors are summery, but go equally well in a fall repast.
Centerpiece Salmon With Thai Basil and Browned Butter
This side of salmon is a festive centerpiece dish for when you don't want to serve meat. You can add plain or fried rice, steamed greens and roasted carrots or pumpkin to the sunchoke and potato salad, which is served alongside, to create a generous holiday spread. You can substitute extra potatoes for the sunchokes (also known as Jerusalem artichokes), if you'd like. You may need to ask someone for help when you're transferring the salmon to a long platter, as it’s large and delicate.
Spicy Steak and Watercress on a Roll
Serve these little steak sandwiches with drinks. Horseradish, thinly sliced jalapeño and peppery watercress all supply a pleasant kick, tempered by sweet butter and sour cream.
Broccoli Rabe Timbale
A timbale is a savory custard, gently baked in a water bath and unmolded before serving. You can use either broccoli rabe or baby broccoli for this one; the rabe has a stronger flavor, with a bitter edge. Bake this in individual ramekins or in a 1- or 1 1/2 -quart soufflé dish or ring mold and serve with a marinara sauce.