Seasoned Greetings!
Comfort food and keeping winter at bay is what Seasoned Cooking is all about in January. Whether you are starting the day with decadent French toast or elegant eggs and lox or you're putting a hearty steak or pasta dinner on the table, we've got the techniques and recipes to keep you eating in style without spending all of your time in the kitchen:
Pear Cocktails for the New Year
Ringing in the New Year with some juicy pear inspired cocktails is just the right amount of naughty and nice. So slice up the season's best fruit and watch it bring your evening to life as you say hello to 2020.
Shepherd's Pie
The epitome of winter comfort food, Shepherd's Pie layers a meat and vegetable filling with a mashed potato topping before baking it together until perfection is reached. Opt for a mixture of Russet and sweet potatoes to add a little color to the coldest part of the year.
How to Use Flowers for a Better Mood
With winter truly upon us, now is the time to embrace the uplifting effects having fresh flowers around can have on us all. If you are looking for particular pick-me-ups, we have a handy guide to which blooms are best for what ails you!
Roasted Cabbage Slaw
Warm cabbage combined with fresh lemon, garlic, and grated cheese will become your new favorite dish, whether you call it a salad, a side dish, or something else entirely. What it definitely is is delicious!
Crème Brûlée French Toast
Rich and dreamy, this French Toast the perfect way to start the day. Reminiscent of Crème Brûlée without all the work and waiting, you'll be turning to it again and again. And if anyone suggests that it's overindulgent ten days into the New Year, don't share with them!
Blue Cheese Mustard-Mushroom Patty Melts
Patty melts become a flavor sensation when served on toasted buttery brioche and topped with sautéed mushrooms coated in a tangy, creamy blue cheese mustard. In fact, they may quickly become your new favorite burger!
Lemon-Honey Chicken
When the weather has you down and a cold is at your door, you can always turn to chicken soup. But if you're craving something a little different, why not whip up a batch of Lemon-Honey Chicken and give those winter blues the 1-2-3 punch!
Asian Style Eggplant
This sweet and spicy eggplant almost tastes like it's been candied. Tender eggplant and red onions get sautéed until tender and then bathed in a sauce that's sweet, salty, and spicy all at once. It's the perfect cure for the winter blues.
Weeknight Shorts: Seared Venison Steak with Shallot-Cherry Sauce
Beautifully lean venison gets an elegant treatment with a shallot cherry sauce that will have you finding more ways to work this healthy protein source into your diet more. Get a recipe that makes fine dining a midweek option!
Lox and Eggs on Toast
A super fast breakfast helps you feel like you're in the lap of luxury without losing your morning to the kitchen. Smoked salmon, soft scrambled eggs, and skillet-toasted flatbread are sure to delight while still allowing you to spend time relaxing and enjoying a cup of coffee.
Gnocchi with Sausage and Roasted Tomatoes
Roasting tomatoes bring out the depth of flavor and natural sweetness in them, so they make a perfect match for hot Italian sausage and lightly sautéed gnocchi. The result is sure to become a comfort food classic during a season known for chilling us all to the bone.
Nashville Fish Sandwiches
Mild fish with a heavily seasoned, crispy crust and everything from tangy pickles to hot honey make these sandwiches a delight. Serve them alongside your favorite potato salad or good old fashioned salt and vinegar kettle chips. Dinner is served!
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- Regards,
Ronda L. Halpin
Editor-in-Chief, Seasoned Cooking
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