135 festive fresh Recipes

butter, softened, minced fresh rosemary, divided, roasting chicken (6 to 7 lb), salt, pepper, apples, peeled and cubed, sweet onion, thinly sliced, fresh or frozen cranberries, reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided, lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh gingerroot, unsweetened apple juice, balsamic vinegar, honey

butter, softened, sugar, eggs, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped dates, chopped pecans, orange juice, sugar, fresh mint and additional cranberries, optional

frozen cranberries, white sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, water, freshly squeezed lime juice, grated orange zest, grated lime zest, grated orange zest

egg whites, turbinado (washed raw ) sugar, vanilla extract, salt, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, butter, softened, walnut or canola oil, chopped walnuts, toasted, tangerines, fresh or frozen cranberries, turbinado (washed raw ) sugar, carton (8 oz) mascarpone cheese, plain yogurt, honey, minced fresh thyme, chopped toasted walnuts

whole wheat penne rigate, green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, dried basil, dried chives, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh spinach , torn (3oz)

cream cheese, softened, goat cheese, garlic powder, dried dill weed, fresh chives, snipped, olive oil, prepared pesto, drained, roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

butter, softened, fresh parsley, finely chopped, roasted pepper, peeled and cut into short strips

dried tomatoes, boiling water, baguette , cut into1/2-inch-thick slices, garlic cloves, divided, fat-free cream cheese, softened, crumbled feta cheese, sliced ripe olives, drained, chopped fresh parsley

couscous, golden raisins, kosher salt, paprika , ground cumin, and ground coriander, ground cinnamon, boiling water, pomegranate seeds, divided, chopped fresh cilantro

cinnamon sticks, whole allspice berries, cardamom pods, slightly crushed, vanilla bean, split, apple cider, cranberry juice, water, rum (optional), orange slice, to garnish, fresh cranberries, to garnish

fat-free french salad dressing, orange juice, honey, paprika, fresh baby spinach, mandarin oranges, drained, pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries, sliced fresh mushrooms, cubed avocado, red onion, separated into rings, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped walnuts, toasted

cream cheese, ma baensch marinated herring in wine sauce, drain, discard sauce and onions, cut pieces into quarters, fresh parsley, minced, fresh dill weed, minced, jalapeno tabasco sauce

eggs, dry breadcrumbs, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, ketchup, minced fresh parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic clove, minced, salt, pepper, ground beef, sliced deli ham, sliced swiss cheese, chopped onion, celery ribs, cut into 1-1/2-inch strips, green pepper, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, chopped fresh tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, sugar, salt, dried thyme, cornstarch, cold water

kidney beans, drained, garbanzo beans, drained, sliced green onions, salad dressing, salad oil, vinegar, fresh lemon juice, sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic salt, pepper, lettuce, fresh cilantro, avocados , halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced, dip the avocado slices in a little fresh lemon juice

sourdough bread, sliced, onion, diced, stalks celery, diced, butter , margarine or 3 tbsp olive oil, sage herb seasoning mix, chopped fresh parsley, fresh sage leaf, chopped (optional), eggs, lightly beaten, heated turkey broth (approximate) or 2 cups chicken broth (approximate), salt, pepper , to taste

jumbo lump crab meat , picked over for shells, olive oil, unsalted butter, fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced (porcini, cremini or button), chopped red sweet bell pepper, chopped orange sweet bell pepper, chopped onion, chopped flat leaf parsley, fresh roasted garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, jalapeno peppers, finely diced (if you want more heat add it), cream or 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth, angel hair pasta

shredded cabbage, celery ribs, thinly sliced, carrot, shredded, green, sweet red and yellow peppers , julienned, onion, halved and sliced, sugar, lime juice, canola oil, white wine vinegar, minced fresh cilantro, salt

red cabbage , cut into 1-inch pieces, golden delicious apples, cored and coarsely chopped (or granny smith), red onion, finely chopped (or green onion), salad oil, rice vinegar, coarse grain mustard (or dijon ), sugar, salt, celery seed, fresh ground black pepper