Vegan
Raspberries and Blackberries in Red-Wine Syrup
The nutty, slightly spicy flavor of the sweet red wine works well with the berries in this dish.
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 45 min
Fennel-Marinated Vegetables in Lettuce Cones
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.but requires additional unattended time.
In the following recipe, the lettuce leaves may be wrapped loosely in paper towels and kept chilled in a plastic bag until you are ready to assemble the cones.
Avocado and Tropical-Fruit Salsa
At the ranch, Lisa Ahier makes this salsa with and without avocado. At Gourmet, we liked it with.
By Lisa Ahier
Zesty Pinto Beans
By Desiree Zamorano
Apricot Leather
This fruit leather makes a satisfying energy snack and is delicious in place of chutney on a sandwich (we loved it in a ham and cheese wrap). For an easy hors d'oeuvre, spread 4 tablespoons softened mild goat cheese onto an 8-inch square of leather. Sprinkle the cheese with 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios and tightly roll up leather into a log. Chill the log and slice it into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
Roasted-Garlic Basil Sauce
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
This recipe originally accompanied Veal Scallops with Squash, Tomatoes, and Roasted-Garlic Basil Sauce.