A full-flavored fish like salmon lends itself well to the fragrant spices and velvety smoothness of this Indian-style sauce. The garlic and ginger develop a mellow flavor from simmering in the coconut milk and the fresh cilantro adds a tangy quality. Using light coconut milk ensures that the sauce is not overly rich as well.
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The addition of dried orange zest to chopped tomatoes transforms the basics of a traditional Italian marinara into a sweet-savory tomato sauce that is a perfect complement to simple, roasted meats and fish. Try it with wild-caught salmon, broiled and seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon.
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Try serving this chilled soup as a first course instead of salad. The mild earthy flavor of the beets pairs nicely with the tangy citrus flavors of the orange and lemon juices. A dollop of sour cream on top and a sprinkling of fresh dill bring more distinctive flavors to the mix that blend beautifully but still retain their individuality.
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When you're only serving a few people at Thanksgiving, the prospect of a 10-pound turkey can seem a little daunting. A lot of people love leftover turkey, but who wants to be eating it for weeks after Thanksgiving? We opted for a mid-sized turkey breast, instead, to minimize both the preparation time and the amount of leftovers. The combination of herbs and butter spread under the skin resulted in moist and flavor-infused breast meat with crispy, golden skin.
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When it comes to Thanksgiving, stuffing holds an honored place in many family meals. When we saw a recipe for individual stuffing "muffin" cups on the Ocean Spray website, we simply couldn't resist the thought of breaking from the tradition of serving stuffing in the bird or in a casserole. We adapted the recipe a bit and found that it's perfect for smaller groups of people.
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Most sweet potato side dishes tend to be on the heavy side, but this easy recipe produces light, fluffy results with a bright citrus flavor. It's adapted from a recipe by chef Emeril Lagasse. His version calls for brandy instead of the triple sec and is served in hollowed out oranges. This version is a little less time consuming, although not quite as pretty.
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Green beans and mushrooms are a great combination, and putting them together in a casserole doesn't have to involve cans of soup and fried onions. Try this simple, slimmed down version of the classic using fresh green beans and sautéed fresh mushrooms.
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The spicy-sweet flavor of cardamom adds a fragrant note to a more or less traditional apple pie filling. The buttery, nutty crunch of the walnut-streusel topping is a contrast to the apples, both in flavor and in texture. Serve slightly warmed with a creamy vanilla bean ice cream and you have comfort food at its finest.
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All of the following cocktail recipes were provided by PAMA Liqueur, a unique blend of all natural pomegranate juice, premium vodka and a touch of imported tequila with a sweet-tart flavor and rich ruby color.
Recipes include a PAMA Cosmo, PAMA Sparkler, PAMA Champagne Dreams, PAMA Appletini and more.
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This is an adaptation of a well-known noodle dish from Korea called Jap Chae. The real thing uses beef and shiitake mushrooms and is a great dish, but I decided to try a variation. The noodles, made from sweet potato starch, are a real treat. They cook up clear and are perfect for soaking up the wonderful flavors in the marinade and stir fry sauce.]]>