254 christmas fresh Recipes

peel from 4 large limes (green part only; removed with vegetable peeler in 2-inch-long strips), fresh lime juice, thick slices peeled fresh ginger, sugar, fresh mint leaves plus 10 fresh mint sprigs for garnish, brazilian rum (such as cachaca), ice cubes plus additional for serving, ginger beer or ginger ale

water, lemons, sliced, crab boil, salt, fresh shrimp , unpeeled medium sized, bacon, all-purpose flour, onions, finely chopped (use vidalia if available), green bell peppers, finely chopped, stalks celery, finely chopped, ham, cooked, cubed, fresh crabmeat, drained , picked and flaked, fresh okra, sliced (may substitute frozen if fresh is not available), whole tomatoes, undrained, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, bay leaves, hot cooked basmati rice

frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed or 2-1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, hulled, fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, liquid fruit pectin

kielbasa , sliced 1/4-inch thick on bias, vegetable oil , as needed, garlic cloves, minced, dried red kidney beans , soaked at least 4 hours and up to overnight, chicken broth, red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, fresh kale, approximately 4 handfuls, red wine vinegar, fresh ground black pepper

jelly-filled roll cakes, sherry, fresh raspberries, white sugar , or to taste, egg, egg yolks, white sugar, all-purpose flour, milk, half-and-half cream, vanilla extract, sherry, butter, cream (optional), fresh raspberries (optional), chocolate curls (optional)

all-purpose flour (about 3 3/4 cups), divided, salt, freshly grated nutmeg, fresh orange juice, brandy, dried cherries, golden raisins, chopped dried apricots, warm 2% reduced-fat milk (100o to 110o), granulated sugar, dry yeast, butter, melted, eggs, lightly beaten, diced candied citron, sliced almonds, toasted, grated lemon rind, reduced-fat milk, divided, egg, powdered sugar

fresh cranberries, apples, diced, lemon juice, sugar, oatmeal, walnuts, chopped, brown sugar, butter, melted

fresh pomegranate seeds, champagne or sparkling wine, pear juice, pomegranate juice

fresh cranberries, dried breadcrumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, minced onion, diced celery, dried marjoram, salt, ground sage, black pepper, dried mace, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic (minced )

fresh broccoli, with leaves , or broccoli rabe, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, sliced in half, salted anchovies, cleaned, filleted and roughly chopped

vegetable broth, bulgur, sweet red pepper, sliced green onion, pesto sauce, cooked christmas lima beans or 2 cups pinto beans or 2 cups cranberry beans, fresh ground pepper, toasted bread , slices

christmas lima beans , soaked overnight in 6 cups water, red onion, thinly sliced, mint, leaves only, extra virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup, red jalapenos or serrano chilis, seeded and roughly chopped, hot pepper flakes, capers, fresh anchovies (or sardines), red wine vinegar, head frisee lettuce, washed and spun dry

fresh raspberries, fresh blueberries, fresh blackberries, light agave nectar, fresh mint leaves, fresh lime juice, crushed ice, water, ginger ale, garnish: halved fresh raspberries and blackberries (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, pork blade steaks, diced, garlic salt, fresh ground pepper, garlic cloves, minced, green chili peppers, drained and diced, canned diced tomato, red pepper flakes, all-purpose flour, new mexico chile powder, garlic cloves, all-purpose flour, garlic salt, fresh ground pepper, extra virgin olive oil, top sirloin steaks, diced, corn tortillas, lightly fried (6-inch), shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, shredded lettuce and diced tomato, for garnish

fresh orange juice, fresh orange juice, white sugar, jack daniels whiskey (or use another brand whiskey), golden raisin, dark raisin, canned pineapple tidbits, well drained, currants, fresh orange juice, butter, softened, white sugar, vanilla, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, grated orange zest, lemon extract or 3 tsp grated lemon zest, candied green cherries, well packed (sliced in half or chopped ), candied red cherries, well packed (sliced in half or chopped )

extra-virgin olive oil, pork blade steak, diced, garlic salt, freshly ground pepper, garlic, minced, green chile peppers, drained and diced, canned diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, all-purpose flour, new mexico red chili powder, garlic, all-purpose flour, garlic salt, freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, beef top sirloin, diced, corn tortillas, toasted or lightly fried, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes, for garnish

white wine vinegar, minced fresh rosemary leaves, fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a large lemon), garlic , smashed, peeled and minced, zest of 1 large lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise, carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/3-inch-thick ovals, cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups), dry white wine, cod fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, clams , such as manilla, scrubbed, extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined, twelve 1/3-inch-thick slices country-style bread (such as pan rustique), toasted, cooked beets, cut into 6 to 8 wedges, lemon wedges

live maine chicken lobsters, approximately 1 lb each, potatoes (recommended : russet, german butterball, or yukon gold), high-quality smoked slab bacon, diced to 1/4 inch, leeks, white part only, rinsed and diced to 1/2 inch, several cups water , lobster stock, or fish stock, unsalted butter, freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, sea salt, for seasoning, ground chipotle or cayenne pepper, for seasoning, fresh chives, snipped, for garnish, suggestion : crackers, note : don tsp attempt to use half-and-half--it tends to curdle.