November 22, 2009.   Categories Chef David Lawrence, Christmas, Fabulous Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Dinner, Vegetarian.

Savory Herb & Gruyere Strata Recipe and Photo Reprinted with Permission by Chef David Lawrence www.forkingdelicious.blogspot.com Serves 8 ¼ cup unsalted butter, plus more for buttering pan 2 shallots, sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine 6 large eggs 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 2½ cups Gruyere cheese (about 10 ounces 2½ cups Swiss cheese (about 10 ounces) ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped ¼ cup fresh...

November 15, 2009.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Christmas, Fabulous Side Dishes, Light / Healthy, Thanksgiving Dinner, Vegetarian.

Cranberry Chutney with Figs Recipe and photo reprinted with permission by Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com makes 2 cups For the figs 4 oz dried California or Turkish figs (about 1/2 cup) – cut in 1/4” pieces 2 tablespoons Cointreau 2 tablespoons orange juice For the chutney 1 1/4 cup apple or grape juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup organic sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (use...

November 15, 2009.   Categories Bacon, Christmas, Fabulous Side Dishes, Restaurant Recipes, Thanksgiving Dinner.

Bacon Cranberry StuffingRecipe by The Kitchen Cafe, Boulderwww.thekitchencafe.com   Ingredients: 1 quart organic or natural chicken stock or broth 1 loaf of good sourdough bread, with a nice crust 1/2 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, divided Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 pound sliced bacon 2 cups dried organic cranberries 2 cups crimini mushrooms, quartered 2 stalks celery, chopped into 1/4-inch dice 2...

November 15, 2009.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Christmas, Fabulous Side Dishes, Fall, Light / Healthy, Seasonal Vegetables, Thanksgiving Dinner, Vegetarian, Winter.

Maple–Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts Recipe and photo reprinted with permission by Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com serves 8 1 tablespoon sea salt for the blanching water 2 lbs Brussels Sprouts – ends trimmed and cut in half 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 6 oz roasted chestnuts in jars – broken in 1/2” pieces (use your fingers) 3 large...

November 15, 2009.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Fabulous Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Dinner, Vegetarian.

Individual Gratins with Shiitake Mushrooms and Yukon Gold Potatoes Recipe and photo reprinted with permission by Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com serves 8 For the mushrooms 12 sprigs fresh Italian parsley – stems removed 8 thyme sprigs – leaves removes from stems 2 sprigs winter savory or rosemary – leaves removes from stems 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 lbs fresh...