It makes a mash that’s all that, yet light.
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Cleansing soup puts greens to work getting rid of holiday eating guilt
Soups are delicious without being punishing. Try escarole and spinach soup.
‘Tasting Hygge’ tries to help you slow down and enjoy
Pair it with a warm cup of tea or kale gratin, in hand.
Chickpea, Chard and Butternut Squash Soup
For this recipe, you can always substitute heartier local kale or spinach.
Beans with crunch on top make a modest dish worth bragging about
A bean gratin is quite satisfying for something so simple.
In ‘Fress: Bold Flavors from a Jewish Kitchen,’ author deploys exotic tastes, unusual combinations
Plenty of the recipes come together quickly and are explained clearly for the novice cook.
Choose your glögg
There are multiple options for preparing the traditional Scandinavian drink.
‘Eric Lanlard’s Afternoon Tea’ is captivating and transporting
The cookbook ‘oozes with Old World charm,’ and the photos alone are fun to pore over.
The Maine Ingredient: Two fast chicken sautés for the busy season
Skinless, boneless breasts in the freezer are like money in the bank.
Bring on the cacao for richer chocolate peppermint cookies
High-quality bittersweet chocolate is essential to this recipe. Beware that chopping it will take awhile.