Homemade gravlax is a great addition to holiday potlucks. Friends will think you are a superstar for bringing such a fancy dish (you don’t have to tell them how easy it was to make). If you start your gravlax on Monday, it will be ready in time for the weekend. The recipe is here. Enjoy!
Countdown to Christmas – Limoncello
If you start your limoncello on December 1, it will be ready for holiday gifting. Let the lemon and vodka mixture sit for at least 2 weeks before bottling. The full recipe is here. This year I’m planning to print labels for all my homemade goodies using free printables from Snapfish.* Check them out, they […]
Countdown to Christmas – 25 Festive Holiday Recipes
Merry December! Consider this your digital advent calendar. In the coming week’s I’ll post my favorite holiday recipes. Some are new. The rest are the recipes I return to year after year. I hope you love them as much as I do! December 1: Limoncello. If you start now, your limoncello will be ready in […]
Winter Salad
This easy winter salad is beautiful enough for a dinner party yet simple enough for a week night dinner. All of these ingredients can be easily found at the supermarket in the dead of winter. For the salad you’ll need: 1 medium squash, such as butternut or acorn 2 tablespoons olive oil salt & pepper […]
Grilled Pork with Persimmon Relish and Celery Root Puree
This recipe is my version of pork chops with apple sauce. When life gives you persimmons you need to be creative! For this recipe you’ll need 4 pork chops Smokey Pork Rub Celery Root Puree Persimmon Relish You can make the puree and relish ahead of time and reheat it just before serving. Rub 1-2 […]
Persimmon Relish
This relish is great with grilled pork. It’s an unusual alternative to apple sauce. The smokey spices are perfect for fall. For this recipe you’ll need: 1/4 cup onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large persimmon (about 1/2 pound), peeled cored and chopped into 3/4″ pieces 2 tablespoons white wine 1 tablespoon balsamic […]
Celery Root Puree
Last week we received a celery root in our CSA farm box. I couldn’t believe how amazing this recipe turned out. This is a great side dish for a dinner party. It’s easy and seems much fancier than it is. Celery root puree is a nice side with grilled meat or fish. For this recipe […]
Nihombashi Cocktail (Persimmon Manhattan)
Why call it a Nihombashi Cocktail? It’s hard to grow persimmons in New York, so I had a hard time calling this a Manhattan. Nihombashi is the Toyko neighborhood where the Japanese stock exchange is located (thus a bit like Manhattan) and persimmons are common in Japan. Plus, Nihombashi is just fun to say. Leave […]
Persimmon Bellini
The sweet fruitiness of the syrup contrasts nicely with a dry sparkling wine. Let guests mix their own for easy entertaining. For each serving you’ll need: 1 teaspoon persimmon syrup 4 ounces sparkling wine Combine all ingredients in a champagne flute. Enjoy!
Persimmon Bourbon Cooler
This is the boozy cousin of the persimmon spritzer. Set up a mini bar at your party and let guests mix their own. For each serving you’ll need: 1 tablespoon persimmon syrup 1 cup sparkling water 1 ounce bourbon 1 small lemon wedge (cut a lemon into eight pieces) ice In a highball glass, stir together […]