Fall
Basic Eggnog
Breakfast Eggnog
Cranberry Apricot Compote
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Brussels Sprout and Chicken Stir-Fry
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Balsamic and Fig Caramel Sauce
This slightly sweet, tangy sauce is wonderful with both fish and meat.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew with Chilies and Polenta Triangles
Here, sautéed polenta triangles add another dimension to a southwestern-style stew.
Vegetable Pot Pie with Wine Sauce and Polenta Crust
Roasting the vegetables and adding red wine are the secrets to the satisfying flavor of this pot pie. Other root vegetables such as turnips or parsnips would work well here, too.
Whole-Wheat Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts and Red Bell Peppers in Brown Butter
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Spinach, Pear and Pancetta Salad
A lovely first-course salad. Pears contribute sweetness to the dish; the Italian bacon called pancetta adds a nice salty crunch.
Chocolate Pecan Banana Tarts
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Brunswick Chicken
A simplified version of a nineteenth-century stew that originated in Virginia and included squirrel. Today, diced cooked potatoes are sometimes added.
Banoffee Pie
The name banoffee plays on the combination of a banana filling and a topping of coffee-flavored whipped cream. This inspired dessert comes from pastry chef Abigail Langlas at Alan Wong’s award-winning restaurant in Honolulu.
Black Bean Soup with Cilantro-Tomato Salsa
Begin preparing this a day before serving.
Scalloped Potatoes with Fennel, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
Great-tasting ingredients add up to a thoroughly satisfying meatless entrée that's perfect for a cool autumn evening.