Turkey and Left-Overs Bisque
November 24, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
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 [...]
How to Make Homemade Turkey Stock
November 24, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Sauces, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
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
November 18, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
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
November 18, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Health & Nutrition Articles, Podcasts, Seasonal Foods and Natural Cooking Technique
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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! [...]
Warming Winter Fruit Salad – Bauman College
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings
Yield: 4-6 servings 6 pitted prunes 4 dried apricots 1/2 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup flaxseeds 3 mandarin oranges, peeled 2 very ripe persimmons 4 small pineapple guavas (optional) 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Pinch each: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and orange peel Soak the prunes and apricots in water to [...]
Roasted Roots
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Yield: 6-8 servings 2 fennel bulbs, quartered 2 medium potatoes (any kind) large diced 2-3 carrots, diagonally sliced into 1-inch pieces 1 yellow onion, halved (leave skin on) 1 leek, sliced thin up to the greens and washed well 6 cloves garlic, peeld and crushed with the back of a knife 2-3 tablespoons olive oil [...]
Sesame Halvah
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods
Yield: 8-12 bars In the Middle-East, halvah is really just another word for candy. But in the west, we expect halvah to be a dense candy-cake made from ground sesame seeds. In many traditional recipes, halvah is made with honey. This recipe calls for unrefined sugar to replace the honey, since from a nutritional perpective, [...]
Poached Pears with Maple Mousse
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods
Yield: 4 servings Tender cooked pears in a rich wine marinade meld with warming spices and a silky, sweet mousse to top it off. A light and elegant dessert that couldn’t be easier to make. POACHED PEARS 12 ounces dessert wine, such as port, barsac or marsala 1/2 cup agave nectar zest of 1 lemon, [...]
