‘Tis the season of joy – you want lots of smiles surrounding your beautiful holiday table. Break more than just bread with loved ones during your holiday gatherings with these diverse dishes and desserts. Some are traditional in nature…others are just plain tasty! Enjoy!
“Cooked to perfection…” – That was my first thought when trying Olivette‘s braised pork shank; an item originally available just for the holidays, but has since been added to their permanent menu because it’s so popular. The secret is to take things nice and slow during prep for a rich, fork tender dish. The zesty lemon and orange flavored gremolata is seasonally sensational! Click here for this rare recipe…
the girl & the fig is a local treasure in Sonoma, California. I was lucky to have proprietor Sondra Bernstein share this delicious delicacy with me…her highly lauded braised pork shank. No holiday table would be complete without it!
Trained in France, where he apprenticed at the famed Moulin de Mougin, prestigious Chef Scott Cohen offered this – his prized braised lamb shank (and the envy of any holiday entrée). This tender, saucy recipe is not to be missed! Click here…
This is truly Boudro’s baby…their signature blackened prime rib – a dish that’s been on the menu since Boudro’s opened! Cooked to perfection with a superb seasoning, this mouth-watering meat is all but made for your holiday tabletop. Open wide! Click here to watch exactly how it’s prepared…
I came across this recipe recently online, and am so glad I did! Grab a mug of Ace Pear Cider for the tangy gravy and get to work roasting this luscious bacon-wrapped turkey. It’s a super fun way to jazz up this basic bird come meal time.
Eggnog is such a staple during the holidays, and Zinc Wine Bar is home to one of my favorite ways to mix this frothy drink. Warning: you may find it a tad bit difficult to put down! Made with whole milk, Korbel brandy and a splash of Jim Beam…click here to get started.
Here’s a dessert I actually did a double-take for – a quaint pistachio cake enveloped in a tempting dark chocolate rum ganache sauce…melted and mesmerizing! I had this in Provence recently and was so intrigued I asked to watch how the chef prepared it. He didn’t speak a word of English and my French is lacking, but somehow we managed to make it work. Click here for the recipe…
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