RECIPE: Garlic-Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower is a popular side dish in our home. Leftovers can be reheated, served cold with a vinaigrette, or added to a green salad. Our most recent discovery: Add some blue cheese dressing and toothpicks, and serve them with wine and beer. This recipe is from Chef Adrianne Calvo, of Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant…
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HOLIDAY GIFTS

We haven’t begun holiday shopping yet. But we’re not worried. Our list isn’t huge; and since no one we know needs any material possession we can afford, we long ago settled on disposable gifts—i.e., food. This year we have three favorites (and might we add, we’re gifting all three to ourself, as well).    …
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TIP OF THE DAY: Potato Fondue Recipe With Baby Potatoes

You may have used potatoes in an assortment of fondue dippers, but they can be served on their own with a pot of warm, dripping cheese. Try potato fondue as a first course at dinner (photo #1), or a light main course with an added protein dipper (ham, sausage or turkey chunks) and a salad.…
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Barmbrack Or Tea Brack, An Irish Sweet Bread

[1] Brack, an Irish tea bread, is traditionally round (photo © King Arthur Flour). [2] But it can be a rectangular loaf (photo © Stasty). [3] Enjoy it with a cup of tea (photo © AG Photographer | Canstock).   Brack is short for barmbrack, a traditional Irish sweet bread. The original barmbrack was a…
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HOLIDAY COCKTAIL: Christmas Martini Recipe

[1] [2] It’s a Christmas Martini (photos courtesy World Market). [3] You can find actual rose and purple cauliflower heads at farmers markets, but at this time of year, you may have to color your own with beet juice. Here’s a recipe for pickled cauliflower and beets from The Galanter’s Kitchen. [4] Castelvetrano olives are…
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