Turkey and Left-Overs Bisque

Serves 4-6 If you’re looking for a more elegant way to use your left-overs than a turkey sandwich, this rich, creamy soup accomplishes the feat. It tastes like Thanksgiving-in-a-cup and makes a beautiful presentation for dinner the next day. Serve in shallow bowls to show off the red cranberries. BOUQUET GARNI 3 sprigs fresh thyme [...]

Ali and Alison (and the “3-C’s”)

I had the (drooling) pleasure of vicariously living Julia Child’s life in France the other night while watching the movie, Julie and Julia. I admit I was jealous (and a bit angry) that I’m not constitutionally able to go hog wild with all that French food. Heavy cream, loads of butter, flaky pasties, white flour, [...]

How to Make Homemade Turkey Stock

Makes at least 1/2 gallon In my opinion, turkey broth is far superior to chicken, so take advantage of the ONLY time of  year where you’ll actually have a turkey carcass on hand. Don’t let that powerful flavor (and nutrition) go to waste. Use it for soups, sauces, risotto, or braising meats. Cooking Tip: No [...]

Baby Pumpkins with Maple and Spices

Yield: As many as you want These fun and festive pumpkins are not just for show, their sweet and tender taste make them a perfect accompaniment for all of your favorite holiday foods. Look for these little pumpkins at the farmers’ market; if you can’t find them, larger pie pumpkins or acorn squash can be [...]

10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Feasting

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Listen to the Podcast: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] There’s no way around eating good food during the holidays, and lots of it. But wouldn’t it be nice if you and your guests actually felt good after the feast? And even the day after? Sign up for Alison’s Natural Health and Cooking eLetter! [...]

Half-Baked Pumpkin Pie (Allergy-Free!)

Makes one 9-inch pie Contains no: gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, eggs Even people with food allergies can have pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving! This healthy version uses fresh roasted pumpkin with all the traditional spices, creamed with cashews in a festive no-bake crust. Topped with fresh “whipped” cashew cream. One caveat: it doesn’t hold its shape [...]

7 Components to Festive (and Nutritious) Seasonal Salads

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Listen to the Podcast: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Although summer boasts fresh, raw veggies, the fall and winter months offer their own share of hearty, healthy, immune-boosting, disease-fighting fare. The holiday season is also the flu season, so now is NOT the time to give them up – we need as much [...]

Wilted Spinach Salad with Curried Dressing and Spiced Walnuts

Serves 4 This curried dressing warms the body in the winter months. Pungent spices are rounded with honey, fresh apples and candied nuts. NUTS 3/4 cup walnut or pecan halves Pinch each: cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger Dash salt 1 tablespoon maple syrup DRESSING 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons [...]

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