K-’chos
Take vegetables prepared for bibambap, a package of shrimp chips, cooked rice, shredded nori and, perhaps, some sushi-grade salmon or tuna spiced and ready to layer in handrolls and give it all a 180-degree spin to turn it into … Korean-style nachos. Ready them, set them out, and watch your game of choice or hours of entertainment on your streaming service.
Mache, with Kishu and Scallops
The green that finds happy heartiness in winter is a seasonal match for a little darling of the citrus world and a type of shellfish that wears the Jersey insignia with pride.
Spiced Shrimp Dip
A jolly good spread hat-tips its ancestor in Great Britain with a rousing update ready to headline any spread of hors d’oeuvres.
Hot Potato Salad
Partner roasted spuds with a mustard vinaigrette fortified by rosemary and have a dish fit for an indoor picnic you’ll fondly recall in July.
Curry Leaf-Coconut Halibut Stew
An aromatic accent bringing depth of flavor to animal, vegetable and mineral proves a taste that can bind a bowl of disparate and warming elements.
The Adaptable Pancake
With Hanukkah starting this year at sundown on Christmas Day and Kwanzaa the very next day, there might be reason to come up with a base dish that could be customized for all three holidays and their food-focused celebrations. Let that dish be an old reliable: the versatile, beloved potato pancake – with a twist or three, of course.
Pumpkin Soup, Pumped Up
While pie is a fine finale for a non-decorative cultivated winter squash, a warming bowl that stems from its puree has possibilities for embellishments just about as wide-ranging as a prankish, carved jack-o-lantern.
Inspo Sandwich
Not much for silly strains of fusion? Get that. Totally. But sometimes a convergence of two food loves can make for a winsome and satisfying something-or-other that might not have a name, but definitely has a place on a dine card.
Roast Chicken with Frisee
If you’ve never dry-brined a chicken and roasted it, do not wait for the new year to resolve to do just that. While you’re at it, give your bird a spin with some new accoutrements and feel the self-love.
Time to Revive the Rutabaga
We’re nigh on the high season for this perennially overlooked root vegetable, so this time around, put it to good use in a hearty pie that offers good nutrition, ease of preparation and a heap of comfort.
Causa Confession
Please don’t judge a recipe by its photo – at least not in this case. A proper rendition of the lovable mash of sweet potatoes and a companionable filling does make for a happy holiday dish that’s amenable to many.
Pom Carrots
Pomegranate molasses teams up with carrots given a two-step roast and a boost of tart sweetness. It’s just what the season calls for.