Fall
Creamed Spinach with Golden Breadcrumb Topping
Easy and delicious. Sautéed breadcrumbs top a mixture of spinach, cheese, and sour cream.
Garlic-Rosemary Turkey with Mushroom Gravy
A rich paste of roasted garlic and fresh rosemary is rubbed under the skin and over the bird. It also gives a boost to the gravy.
See how to carve a turkey.
Spice-Crusted Rack of Lamb
A small coffee or spice mill makes grinding the whole spices very easy. Serve the lamb with the Indian Ratatouille and basmati rice. Pour a spicy red wine such as Syrah or Zinfandel.
Chicken Liver Pâté
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
This is a great way to use the liver from your Thanksgiving turkey. In this recipe simply substitute the turkey liver for some of the chicken livers.
Chili Cornmeal Muffins
Corn kernels and chili powder lend a southwestern accent to these muffins. They would also be nice alongside a bowl of chili.
Cheddar Chutney Toasts
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cabbage and Apple Slaw with Butter-Toasted Pecans
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Wheat-Berry Stuffing with Pearl Onions
It will take about 45 minutes to peel the pearl onions for this recipe. If you're strapped for time, you can substitute 1 1/2 pounds of thawed frozen pearl onions, which won't need to be blanched.
Calf's Liver with Bacon and Onions
The mashed sweet potatoes with sage butter are a great side dish for calf's liver. We recommend asking the butcher for the freshest calf's liver available, since it can vary in quality. Soaking the liver in milk, a method typically used for pork liver, helps soften and mellow its flavor.
Walnut Butter Cookies
The dough for these simple cookies can be done ahead and refrigerated for up to two days before being sliced and baked.
Barley, Feta, and Pear Salad
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sweet Potato Rum Pie with Walnut-Gingersnap Crust
Using canned yams in this old-fashioned pie makes it especially easy to prepare.
Carrot, Apple, and Horseradish Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Spinach, Pear and Green Bean Salad with Riesling Dressing
Riesling gives the dressing a delicate flavor. Crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts are sharp-crunchy contrasts with appeal.