Thanksgiving
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Jane Grigson's Quince Candies
Ever since I read "Good Things" by Jane Grigson I have wanted to cook all kinds of quince recipes. She wrote the book in quirky chapters, with one for Meat Pies, and of course, one for Apples and Quince. This recipe, adapted from her recipe for Membrilo, is similar to a fruit jelly but easier to make. Her recipes are somewhat elliptical and I have tried to add more detail about how to cook the fruit and get the candy to the right texture. We make it to give as a gift at Christmas time and to eat after the big holiday meals. The cornelian color is beautiful, and because the fruit starts a dull cream, it's like alchemy to see it change as it cooks. I have never seen a flowering quince, but they also sound exotically beautiful. She describes them as "the most beautiful of the blossoms of spring, the quince's soft pink globes, with their falling ruff of silver green leaves" (from Good Things by Jane Grigson). The paste can be flavored with cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and grated lemon or orange rind, but I like it best plain, with any flavoring added after the paste is cooked by using a flavored sugar, like vanilla sugar. Plain is nice, too, if you don't have vanilla. You can also swaddle them in powdered sugar.
Sossie Beile's Little Cherry Crumb Bars
Heavenly! That's the first thing that comes to mind when you try this Recipe With Cherry Preserves. Light & not very sweet, perfect with a cup of afternoon tea.
White Chocolate Holiday Bark
I now make chocolate bark the Ina Garten way - by melting the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments. It's easy and makes the job seem effortless. This is a great recipe to make with kids. They can participate in every step of the process. I stuck to a red and green theme for this batch, with a few recommendations for other healthy red/green toppings. As the holidays approach, I am looking for easy treats to assemble and this bark fits the bill! This is great to serve along with some ice cream or fruit. And it makes a great food gift.
Garlicky Pimento Pepper Spread
This pimento pepper recipe came from the need to try to adapt the classic roasted red pepper. Just throw them on the baking sheet, pull them out, and puree!
Roasted Leeks and Brussels Sprouts
This Brussels sprouts and leeks recipe is a quick and easy side dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. a surprisingly rich flavor, too! The leeks are key.
Creamy Cashew Marzipan
I was inspired to make this marzipan after discovering a recipe for a peanut-based on in Fany Gerson's "My Sweet Mexico." She said you could substitute pecans, pistachios or almonds, but, in honor of my grandfather, whose favorite nut is the cashew, I went for cashews instead. This was simple and fun to make, as well as a real time-saver. I made it for a party and it seemed to be a hit; the fun shapes--from dachshunds to hearts--probably didn't hurt.
Gluten-Free Apricot-Walnut Muffins
Apple Butter Roast with Tricolor Farfelle
This actually came about from me playing with my food. I have always heard of fruit flavors with pork I had never really heard about them with beef so I picked apples and decided to dive off the deep end with the roast. Pairing the pasta with this was part of an assignment from my teacher who is always keeping me on my toes and encouraging me to try new things, basically to broaden my flavor palate, which is alot less scary than I thought it would be. In the short and long of things I was supposed to prepare pasta in a way that was new, so I used the juices from my roast(along with a little shredded roast) and made a ragu type sauce. I hope that it goes over as well in your kitchen as it did in mine.
Licor de canela
In Portugal I had the most wonderful cinnamon liqueur imaginable. Since I have been back in the States I have not been able to find anything like it. So I decided to make some. With help from a friend we translated a basic recipe we found on the web; it called for brown sugar and an unspecified (but had to be very small) quantity of orange juice. I am adding my own additions of orange peel and ginger with light muscovado sugar instead. For this batch I used Asbach, but would probably select a lighter brandy next time.
Roast Turkey Breast With Fig-Olive Tapenade
Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Here, coconut oil deepens the natural caramelized flavor of roasted sweet potatoes, and it adds a delicate coconut essence. Brown sugar and nutmeg sweeten the dish, and a dash of black pepper makes it for adults. It's just delicious.
Brody’s Cranberry-Pumpkin Muffins
Apple a Day Toddy
Everyone has heard the old adage: an apple a day keeps the doctor away. During the winter months some of us drink a medicinal toddy every now and then, and I think this variation on the classic imparts an extra level of warmth thanks to the addition of ginger liqueur. The fresh apple cider keeps the flavor bright and, if they're available where you live, use Bittercube blackstrap bitters. The extra bite is a welcome addition, but is not strictly necessary.
Hot Apple Pie
Need a little something to take the chill off? Who am I kidding – it’s cold EVERYWHERE- we ALL need the chill taken off! This should do the trick, and everyone loves apple pie!
Cider and Tequila Hot Toddy
This is a progressive take on the classic Hot Toddy. It sounds odd, but it is truly a great cocktail. It was adapted from a Gourmet magazine recipe. Hope you enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Galletas de Suero (Buttermilk Biscuits)
These galletas are the perfect recipe for your feast. Mom whipped these up one day and they were a hit. They’re simple to make and smell so good when baking!
Apples Baked in Cider
Apples baked in cider somehow taste more of themselves. It goes without saying that this is comfort food, easy to put together and pop in the oven just as soon as dinner is underway. If possible, use cider from a farm stand or farmer’s market—it has a deeper, more concentrated flavor than the grocery store brands, which wash out in comparison. The comfort extends to those times when you are not eating dessert for self-improvement purposes, but want something just a little sweet. These won’t do much damage. You can even omit the sugar if you want to feel pure. - Sally
Brown Sugar and Spice Apple Pie
Winter Squash Pie
Could you make Claire Fountain’s traditional pumpkin pie with a can of processed orange mystery pulp? Of course, Ms. Fountain says — if you think you can live with yourself after. But you’ll need to turn in your C.S.A. badge and your copy of “The Omnivore’s Dilemma.”
Root Gratin
This side has appeared on our Thanksgiving table for almost 35 years, and is a favorite of adults and kids alike. Linda Olney's recipe, included in the Time Life Good Cook series, is the inspiration for this dish that I have tweaked to be more appealing to the crowd that professes a dislike of turnips. Salting the vegetables prior to assembling the recipe leeches the bitterness out of the roots, and the substitution of Ritz cracker crumbs to top the gratin adds a delicate sweetness. - Bevi
Raw Butternut Squash Salad With Raisins and Ginger
This is a very simple yet very delicious salad, and it appeals to ominvores and vegans. The natural sweetness of raisins and squash are cut through by sherry vinegar and black pepper, and ginger lends complexity.
Cindy's Mom's Sweet Potatoes (or Yams)
My friend Cindy gave me this recipe for her mom's yams/sweet potatoes. They're the bomb! I love sweet potatoes on their own but dolled up like this? Irresistible. Giving the yams/sweet potatoes a long, slow simmer in the salted butter-brown sugar-maple syrup concoction changes everything -- they're tender, buttery-smooth and surprisingly, not too sweet. Try to find tubers that are relatively straight to make the initial quartering easier.
Flourless Carrot Cake
This crunchy, spicy carrot cake is much lighter and less cloying than most I’ve tasted. It’s important to grate the carrots on the fine holes of your grater, or else they’ll remain too crunchy. For best results, wrap the cake tightly in plastic after it cools and serve it the next day. It will keep for five days in the refrigerator if wrapped airtight.
Spiced Date Cake with Mulled Wine Mascarpone Cream
A friend served a walnut date cake (Simple Southwest Cooking by Judy Walker) with tea one afternoon. The cake was perfectly simple the way it was, but to me, it cried out to be messed with. The inspiration for this version comes from Amanda’s Apician Spiced Dates in Mr. Latte. I poached the dates before chopping them and adding them to the batter, then used the poaching liquid in the mascarpone. The result is a sophisticated and yummy dessert. It’s not bad for breakfast either. (Extra bonus: It is gluten free for your non pie eaters.)