24 winter very Recipes

whole chicken, scallions , halved crosswise, smithfield or other cured ham (1 piece or sliced), trimmed of any spice coating, peeled fresh ginger , smashed, water, salt, wide) large dried scallops, winter melon, smithfield or other cured ham (1 piece or sliced), trimmed of any spice coating and cut into very thin matchsticks (1/2 cup), fresh ginger, peeled and cut into very thin matchsticks (2 tbsp), scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)

unsalted butter, shallot, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, stalk celery, very finely chopped, bouquet garni (3 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley, 2 sprigs of thyme, 10 whole black peppercorns, tied together in chees), winter squash, peeled, seeded, and chopped, chicken stock or 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 3 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth, coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper, granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced, fresh thyme, dark brown sugar, freshly grated nutmeg

fresh or frozen cranberries (about 8 oz), sugar, water, very thin firm white sandwich bread , crusts discarded, golden delicious apples (about 1 1/2 lb total ), cinnamon sticks, whole cloves tied in cheesecloth, unflavored gelatin

olive oil, chopped onion, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic cloves, minced, cubed peeled acorn or butternut squash (about 1 medium), diced zucchini, chopped carrot, diced fennel, water, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, no-salt-added tomato paste, uncooked ditalini (very short tube-shaped pasta), chopped swiss chard, rinsed and drained canned great northern beans, freshly ground black pepper, grated asiago cheese

sugar, water, fresh ginger, peeled and very thinly slivered, dried fruit (your choice , any combination), fresh cranberries or 2 cups frozen cranberries, orange, peeled and sectioned ,seeds removed, granny smith apple, peeled,cored,quartered and cut into small slices

eggnog, hot espresso or 1/2 cup very strong coffee, bailey irish cream, cream, ground nutmeg

extra virgin olive oil, onions, cut into wedges, potato, sliced very thinly, garlic, crushed, chopped fresh thyme or 2 tsp parsley, fresh spinach , tough stems removed, eggs, beaten, mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, salt , to taste, freshly-grated black pepper , to taste

soft fresh goat cheese, milk, whipping cream, sunflower oil or 4 tbsp vegetable oil, cider vinegar, salt, carrots, roughly chopped, apples, cored and quartered, parsnips, roughly chopped, sunflower oil or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt, smoked bacon, cubed, cooked beet, peeled and very thinly sliced, handfuls salad leaves

unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, table salt, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, whole milk, at room temperature, sour cream, at room temperature, eggs, at room temperature, egg yolk, at room temperature, coarsely chopped fresh pineapple (or substitute canned pineapple, drained very well, and patted dry), dried, sweetened, shredded or flaked coconut, sugar, pineapple juice , more as needed

very good light olive oil, fine sea salt, garlic, mashed, fresh ground black pepper, chicken breasts, sliced thin and then cut up, mescalune salad greens, feta cheese (fresh motzerella or goat cheese would also work well), soft sun-dried tomato, chopped

olive oil, yellow onion, small, finely chopped, garlic clove, pressed or chopped very fine, parsnips, small, finely chopped, granny smith apples, cored, peeled and finely chopped, chicken broth (or 1 quart chicken stock), salt, ground pepper, fresh herbs

winter wheat bread, frozen (include crust & heel), onion, finely chopped, unsalted butter or 5 tbsp margarine, divided, dark raisin, celery, finely chopped, dried thyme, dried marjoram, fresh parsley, chopped, almonds (or sliced ), tart apple, coarsely chopped, salt, pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, onions, cut into wedges, potatoes, sliced very thinly, garlic cloves, crushed, chopped fresh thyme or parsley, fresh spinach , tough stems removed, eggs, beaten, mozzarella or cheddar cheese, shredded, salt and freshly-grated black pepper, to taste

unbleached all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting, cake flour (not self-rising), salt, whole large eggs, lightly beaten, water, frozen butternut squash (winter squash), cooked according to package directions and drained in a colander, egg yolks, lightly beaten, ground amaretti crumbs* (from about 5 crisp italian macaroons ), very finely grated parmigiano-reggiano (1 cup), black pepper, chicken stock, olive oil, sliced almonds, garnish: fresh chives

black radishes, sliced very thinly into half -rounds, apple , cut into small chunks, head of escarole, washed and broken into bite-sized pieces, sage vinaigrette

very lean ground lean meat (a combination of veal and pork), egg , plus 2 s, fresh bread crumbs, freshly grated caciocavallo , or pecorino or parmigiano-reggiano, parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup, garlic, sliced, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil , plus 2 tbsp, brown chicken stock , recipe follows, escarole , chiffonade, all-purpose flour, stale bread, crusts removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, extra-virgin olive oil, chicken wings, backs, and bones, carrots, coarsely chopped, onions, coarsely chopped, ribs celery, coarsely chopped, tomato paste, black peppercorns, parsley stems

chopped winter squash, chopped carrots, peas, red peppers, chopped chicken breast, gravy

butter (or 2 tbsp and 1/4 cup of good-for-you oil), garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, very large chopped in large chunks, rutabaga , diced fairly small, carrots, sliced in 3/4 inch chunks, parsnips, sliced in 1/2 inch chunks, dried herbs, parsley, thyme, rosemary, dill weed, oregano, tarragon, water or 1 cup chicken broth