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Winter Salad with Sauteed Bay Scallops
What to drink: A crisp Pinot Grigio.
Fried Rice with Vegetables and Basil
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Seared Sesame Tofu with Asian Salad
A purchased Asian noodle salad and crisp rice crackers are perfect with this meatless meal. Finish with slim wedges of cheesecake topped with fresh blueberries.
Corn Cakes and Caviar
I always choose a fresh salmon caviar over lumpfish when price is a factor.
Mushroom Rice
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Spicy Garlic Potatoes and Zucchini
Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 50 min
Caramelized Zucchini with Mint
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Veal Rolls with Pecorino and Balsamic Vinegar
(INVOLTINI DI VITELLO CON PECORINO E ACETO BALSAMIC)
Chicken-Cranberry Hash
Store-bought rotisserie chicken and frozen potatoes make quick and easy work of this dinner, which tastes like Thanksgiving leftovers in the best way possible.
Asparagus, Leek, Shiitake and Potato Ragoût
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Rib Eye Steaks with Mixed Mushroom Sauté
A cracked peppercorn and rosemary coating accents this luscious cut of meat, which is topped with sautéed wild mushrooms and served with onion rings. Start the meal with a salad of mixed greens and tomatoes with your favorite blue cheese dressing. A rich chocolate cake is the perfect dessert.
Red Rice Deluxe
In the South, this dish is called Limping Susan. To make the version known as Hoppin' John, add cooked black-eyed peas.
Zested Carrot Zucchini Julienne
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cauliflower with Toasted Bread Crumbs
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Spiced Apple Napoleons with Pomegranate Caramel Sauce
An adaptation of a recipe from Nashville's Zola restaurant. Chef-owner Debra Paquette and pastry chef Renée Kasman created this sophisticated dessert.
Scallops and Tri-Color Peppers Schaul
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.