RECIPE: Christmas Red Cabbage

Red cabbage with sausage and pork. Photo courtesy Foods And Wines From Spain.   This red cabbage dish is a Christmas specialty in Spain, where it is called Lombarda navideña. To make it festive, sausage and bacon are added. All over Europe, red cabbage is a delicious pairing with duck, goose, ham and pork roast.…
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Broccoli Rabe Garlic Bread Recipe & The Rabe Vs. Rapini Difference

Here’s a way of getting nutrient-packed broccoli rabe into something everyone loves. Make garlic bread using the greens and garlic butter. Nothing could be easier—or harder to resist. If you keep a supply of broccoli rabe purée on hand, it takes no time at all to assemble. Make it peppery—or not; top the garlic butter…
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CHRISTMAS: Avocado Salad Tree

A delightful Christmas salad. Photo courtesy AvocadoCentral.com.   Holiday buffets will look even more inviting when this pretty Christmas tree-shaped salad is on display. It’s served with a zesty chile vinaigrette dressing for a fiesta of flavor. Prep time is 30 minutes. Use ripe avocados that are a little on the firm side for best…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Salad With Fresh Herbs & A Crouton

Add panache to a salad by including a crouton spread with seasoned fresh cheese or Greek yogurt. Photo courtesy Le Marais Bakery | San Francisco.   During the produce-challenged winter months, there’s no better way to dress up a salad than with a crouton and fresh herbs. In fact, it works even at the height…
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RECIPE: Barbecue Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Just because Thanksgiving is over doesn’t mean sweet potatoes are over. You don’t have to make an elaborate Thanksgiving-style dish, or even take the energy to mash or whip. Simple baked sweet potatoes with a pat of butter are delicious. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like. You can go whole hog (pun intended)…
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