For best results, use coarse (kosher) salt, not table salt, which would be much too salty. If the brine is too tart, add a little sugar to round out the flavor.
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Catherine McCord, the founder of Weelicious, a website with easy, kid-friendly recipes for busy parents, created this side dish. Shredding makes the brussels sprouts beautiful and lacy.
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The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or two, tightly covered; whisk it until smooth before serving. Mint would be a nice alternative to basil.
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Many holiday recipes call for dried fruits that have been steeped in alcohol. Make a batch in advance to have on hand, adapting the fruits and liquors to your taste.
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If making the glazed spareribs to go along with this chutney, reserve the watermelon flesh.
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Use it by itself or as an ingredient in other recipes. We used a combination of Gala, Golden Delicious, and McIntosh.
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Serve this compote with our Citrus-Ricotta Cheesecake.
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Japanese flavors, such as miso and ginger, are a harmonious match for a grilled-salmon salad.
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Here, horseradish gets mixed into mashed potatoes for a piquant holiday side dish.
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Use this simple syrup to create our Rosemary Vodka Tonics.
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This is tasty with any prepared beef but it is perfect with our rosemary-garlic roast beef and potatoes.
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The heat of red chile is offset by creamy coconut milk for a perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Try it over a shrimp-studded salad.
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Baby carrots are glazed in a white-wine-and-butter sauce and served with spring onions in this delicious side.
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This is a chutney that combines tart apples, prunes, ginger and sweet onions for a spicy, but not too hot, blend.
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This recipe makes plenty for the Thanksgiving feast and leftover turkey sandwiches.
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Try a flavorful combination of dried bay leaves, allspice, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, dill seeds, and red pepper flakes when you boil your favorite shellfish. Use it to make our One-Pot Shrimp Boil...
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If you like, you can easily substitute four bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (10 to 12 ounces each) for the Cornish hens in this recipe.
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We love the combination of citrusy hibiscus, spicy fresh ginger, and aromatic cloves in this DIY cocktail syrup. It makes an excellent holiday gift, but be sure to save a bottle for yourself to make our...
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Transform a can of whole peeled tomatoes into a flavorful sauce for pizza or pasta, simply by adding garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh oregano.
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These potatoes are so easy to prepare, you'll serve them often, with roast chicken, meat, or fish.
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The yogurt in this traditional Indian mixture tenderizes what you're marinating. Try grilling the meat or fish to add a smoky flavor.
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Raw vegetables lend unexpected texture to the antipasti table and hold up well in salads. In this colorful assemblage, orange-coriander vinaigrette plays off the sweetness of red, golden, and Chioggia...
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An easy, tasty take on the popular Turkish turnover and a most delicious savory breakfast or snack. We swap store-bought puff pastry for the usual phyllo. Assemble and freeze the bourekas ahead of time,...
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Learn how to make the Perfect Cocktail Sauce to accompany a classic shrimp cocktail.
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Serve this mango chutney with Chicken and Pork Seekh Kebabs or with grilled fish. Apricots or peaches also work well in this recipe.
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Pair this Latin take on pepper and onions with steak, or fill out the saute with wedges of potatoes, such as red bliss, or a cup of corn kernels.
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Celery root (also called celeriac) adds a mild earthy flavor to this creamy side dish. Thin the puree with some warm milk or low-sodium broth for a silky, satisfying soup.
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This vegetable and sausage stew is the ideal hearty meal for when temperatures cool.
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A great foil for the richer dishes of the Thanksgiving table, these brightly flavored beans can be served warm or cold as a salad. With minty yogurt sauce on the side for dipping, they make a delicious,...
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This thin sauce has a strong cayenne taste and can be used to add flavor to sauces and foods such as pizza, chicken wings, and sandwiches.
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Slather this sauce on Grilled Ribs while they get a quick char on the grill. It gives already tasty meat an added boost of flavor.
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This jam works great spread on a toasted English muffin, stirred into yogurt, or spooned on cottage cheese.
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Use this recipe when making our Pulled-Pork Sandwiches.
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This side of sauteed greens takes its tangy lift from a generous squeeze of lemon.
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This bright-green jelly is traditionally served with lamb.
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Serve this delicious roasted cauliflower at any springtime gathering.
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The flavor of this side dish is enhanced by toasted pecans.
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Use overripe fruit, such as peaches, to make flavored vinegars for green salads. When presented in glass vessels or jars, the vinegars also make great hostess gifts.
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This zesty rub is ideal for leaner foods such as turkey or chicken breasts and flaky white fish (such as halibut, cod, or snapper).
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You can serve this mint pesto alongside or on top of chicken or poached or grilled fish, such as cod, bass, or halibut; as a condiment in cold-cut sandwiches; or with roasted or grilled lamb or beef.
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This simple side dish is healthy and delicious, and ready in no time.
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You can make these easy mashed potatoes up to 1 day ahead. Reheat at 350 degrees in a foil-covered baking dish for 10 to 20 minutes.
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Pipe these easy, elegant toppings on slices of round vegetables, baby carrots halved lengthwise, or vegetables that naturally hold the filling, like celery and endive. Apply the cream cheese to the crudites...
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This relish goes well with grilled or roasted chicken, pork, turkey, or duck.
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This quintessential spring vegetable gets a touch of butter and herbs for a side dish that goes with any main.
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