Skillet-Braised Green Beans

By Alison, on November 23rd, 2005

1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/4 cup lightly salted cashews, chopped fine 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 shallot, minced 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 teaspoon minced thyme Salt Freshly ground black pepper In a large skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Add the . . . → Read More: Skillet-Braised Green Beans

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Holiday Bread Dressing

By Alison, on November 23rd, 2005

10 cups 1-inch cubes crusty country-style bread (about 1 pound) 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus additional for the dish 3 medium onions, chopped 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced crosswise 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary About 1 1/2 cups turkey stock or chicken broth Salt Freshly . . . → Read More: Holiday Bread Dressing

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Caribbean Squash Soup

By Alison, on November 22nd, 2005

1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and minced 5 cups vegetable stock 2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash or calabaza 2 tablespoons dark rum 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 4 cups chopped spinach, Swiss chard or callaloo . . . → Read More: Caribbean Squash Soup

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Caribbean Red Pea Soup

By Alison, on November 22nd, 2005

6 cups vegetable stock 1 can red kidney beans 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 large bell pepper, seeded and diced 3-4 cloves garlic 3-4 scallions 1-2 scotch bonnet pepper, punctured with a fork 1 large diced sweet potato, peeled or unpeeled 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 can coconut . . . → Read More: Caribbean Red Pea Soup

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California Sangria

By Alison, on November 22nd, 2005

1 750 ml bottle dry red wine 1/2 cup cognac 1/4 cup Cointreau superfine sugar (to taste) 1 sliced orange 1 sliced lemon 1/2 cup sliced strawberries (optional) 1 cup chilled seltzer Combine all ingredients except seltzer Chill 1-2 hours Add seltzer immediately before serving

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Succotash Squash Soup

By Alison, on November 22nd, 2005

1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable stock 3 cups peeled and diced butternut squash 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups green lima beans . . . → Read More: Succotash Squash Soup

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