Beverages
Red Snapper with Sherry Beurre Blanc
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Our technique videos will show you how to fillet fish and make beurre blanc.
Cantaloupe Granita
Here's an easy granita (a grown up snow cone). If you like, top it off just before serving with a diced melon salad made from cubes of cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon that have been tossed with a bit of sugar and thinly sliced fresh mint leaves.
Blackberry Parfaits
An almond-scented pudding layered with blackberries and blackberry preserves makes a nice finale.
Cornish Game Hen with Stuffing and Sherried Gravy
Garlic mashed potatoes and green beans sprinkled with toasted almonds are perfect with this dish.
Vin Santo Zabaglione with Orange and Grapefruit
This surprisingly rich-tasting custard has much less fat than the classic version made with egg yolks. In another twist, we call for vin santo instead of the conventional choice, Marsala.
Rhubarb Poached in Jasmine Tea with Ginger
Spoon this over vanilla ice cream, or serve it with dollops of Mascarpone Cream or sour cream.
Jerked Pork Chops
Jamaica's native herbs and spices glorify the lush island's most popular meat. I serve this with Golden Pineapple Chutney . These chops need at least 4 hours' marinating time, and if you can let them sit overnight, they'll be even better.
By Norman Van Aken
Beef Bourguignon
By Judith Buckner and North Hollywood CA
Cornish Game Hens with Orange and Honey
Remove the skin from the game hens before roasting them to make this delicious main course lower in fat. Uncork a bottle of Chardonnay, and offer steamed yellow and green zucchini alongside.
Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake
Pumpkin adds beautiful color to the all-American cheesecake while pecan praline makes a southern-style topping. Begin preparing this cake a day ahead.