254 christmas fresh Recipes

dried cranberries, butter, leek (finely sliced ), stalk celery (finely chopped ), onion (finely chopped ), chicken stock, bay leaf, fresh thyme sprig, cream, cooked turkey (diced ), salt, fresh ground black pepper

olive oil, pancetta or bacon, finely diced, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, chicken broth, cheese tortellini, crushed tomatoes in puree, fresh spinach, rinsed, stemmed and chopped, salt and pepper to taste, freshly grated parmesan cheese

cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, lemon slices, fresh or 2 tbsp dried lemon peel, orange peel or 2 tbsp dried, ground nutmeg, water

light brown sugar, fresh seedless raisin, fresh golden raisin , also known as sultanas, fresh plump currants, dried mixed fruit, peel preserved, pitted dates, chopped, lemon juice, lemon , zest of, only, grated, orange , zest of, only, grated, boiling water, butter , real, soft, in chunks, baking soda, vanilla, cinnamon, ground, allspice, ground, nutmeg, ground, baking powder, self-rising flour, salt, cooking oil , generous, brandy or 1/2 cup bourbon, preserved figs , in syrup, drained, roughly chopped, maraschino cherries or 1 cup glace cherries, whole, pecans, roughly chopped, brandy or 1/2 cup bourbon, extra

frozen strawberries or 2 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, hulled, cranberries, fresh or frozen, granulated sugar, liquid fruit pectin

red bell peppers, cored and cut into strips, green bell peppers, cored and cut into strips, olive oil, garlic cloves, sliced (minced ), yellow onion, peeled and sliced, dried oregano (not powder ), dried rosemary (not powder ), dry red wine, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, fresh parsley, chopped

fresh ham (not cooked or cured or smoked- just raw pig leg), salt, sugar, saltpeter, water, salt, sugar, saltpeter, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice berries, egg white, mustard powder, sugar, fresh breadcrumbs

vegetable broth, refrigerated cheese tortellini or tortellini of your choice, white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, italian diced tomatoes, undrained, salt, pepper, fresh baby spinach, minced fresh basil, shredded asiago cheese

vegetable oil, onion, chopped, ground beef, canned tomato sauce, cooked mixed vegetables (peas, diced carrots and corn), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, russet potatoes, peeled and quartered, milk, butter, sour cream, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, boxed cornbread mix

freshly grated lemon rind (zest of 1 lemon), lemon juice, white wine, honey or 1/3 cup golden syrup, to taste, grated fresh ginger, raisins, chopped roughly (can use mixture of regular and golden raisings), brandy or 1 oz cognac, to taste

a 2-lb center-cut beef tenderloin roast (chateaubriand), trimmed and tied, celery salt, coarsely crushed black pepper, bacon slices, dry red wine, minced fresh rosemary leaves, red bell pepper, beef or veal demiglace, garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs

couscous, chicken broth or turkey broth, juice and lemon, zest of, dried cranberries or 85 g cherries, dried apricots, chopped, dates, chopped, walnuts or 55 g brazil nuts, chopped, parsley, freshly chopped, oranges, peeled and segmented, salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar

handful dried mushrooms (porcini,shitake,etc.-whatever you like and can find) soaked in enough water to cover until soft, fresh button mushrooms,thinly sliced, garlic,finely chopped, butter, flour, milk, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, water, salt, fresh ground pepper

fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, olive oil, jalapeno chili, seeded, minced, chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried, crumbled, navel oranges, pink grapefruit, head red leaf lettuce or boston lettuce, avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced, pine nuts, toasted, pomegranate seeds (optional), red onion, thinly sliced, rings separated

fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, olive oil, jalapeno chili, seeded, minced, fresh rosemary, chopped, dried rosemary, crumbled, navel oranges, pink grapefruit, head red leaf lettuce or 1 head boston lettuce, avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced, pine nuts, toasted, pomegranate seeds (optional), red onion, thinly sliced, rings separated

fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, fresh orange juice, grated orange rind, frozen bread dough, thawed, butter, melted, chopped walnuts (optional), cream cheese-flavored ready-made frosting

fresh spinach leaves, ripe avocado, thinly sliced, pomegranate , seeds of, only, sliced mushroom, coarsely chopped walnuts, bacon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper

maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider, ham steak , fully cooked, large dice, bow tie pasta, cooked, minced sweet gherkins, bibb lettuce, sliced red onion, diced gouda, marinated green beans , recipe follows, chopped fresh parsley leaves, vinaigrette , recipe follows, green beans, trimmed, cut in thirds, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, cracked black pepper, dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, olive oil, shallot, small dice, chopped fresh thyme leaves, salt, cracked black pepper