Easy Recipes for Stylish Entertaining | Culinary Thymes
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Instead of tortilla chips and salsa, try Plantain Chips with Chimichurri as an appetizer to kick off a Latin themed meal. The subtly sweet plantain chip makes a nice pairing with the olive oil-based South American sauce and its flavors of garlic and Italian parsley. Double the recipe if you plan to grill a steak [...]
Hearty and rich, braises are the perfect meal for a cold wintry night. You will love the intoxicating aromas that fill the house during the slow cooking of this recipe. Of course you are going to want to serve the shank atop a starchy carb like mashed potatoes or polenta that will absorb the rich [...]
Now’s about the time folks start conveniently forgetting those New Year’s resolutions about eating healthy. Need some inspiration? Michelle Dudash, registered dietitian and a Cordon Bleu-certified chef has created this pork tenderloin recipe to ensure healthy eating remains tasty, satisfying and never boring. Sure everyone knows to choose lean cuts of poultry or fish when [...]
Yesterday I found some French lentils that had been shoved to the back of my messy pantry. It reminded me of this salad. Amazing photo by Ralph Smith with styling by Julie Hettiger. Enjoy your day. -alyce eyster Lentil & Fennel Salad Print Recipe Type: salad Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins [...]
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and if you are looking for something special for dessert, I have a recipe for you. Of course, it’s chocolate, and as a roulade it makes a dramatic presentation. The French term “roulade” might call to mind beef pinwheels, but the term is also applies to an eggy cake [...]
Hurry, while it is still cold, make this soup. This recipe’s flavor profile combines caramelized onions with potatoes, Parmesan and a bit of cream. What’s not too like? I think the soup is rich enough to pair with a green salad and good bread to make a meal. And I suggest serving with an acidic [...]
I can’t think of a better way to ring in the year of the dragon than with this easy pork stir fry loaded with veggies. Want more Asian-inspired recipes? Click here. Enjoy! -alyce eyster Spicy Pork & Vegetable Stir Fry Print Recipe Type: entree Author: Molly Fowler Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins [...]
Got poultry on the menu? Rather than a roaster, go mini and try these game hens. Apples, Calvados, an apple brandy, and cream make for a rich, fruity and satisfying flavor profile in this recipe. Cornish Game Hens with Calvados, Cream and Apples will make a lovely entree for a winter dinner party. Or an [...]
Who doesn’t love a hand pie? Today’s recipe comes from longtime Culinary Thymes magazine contributor Elouise Adams Jones, proprietor of Ouisie’s Table in Houston. I chose it from the archives because not only are mini pies just plain fun, I love the texture and movement in this photo by Ralph Smith. And Elouise recently opened [...]
