Easy Recipes for Stylish Entertaining | Culinary Thymes
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking Christmas cookies and decorating them with my kids. I love a good gingerbread cookie and this recipe from Marian Tindall is a favorite. I don’t know about you but I could really use a break from the shopping and wrapping for some fun downtime with the kids. [...]
Gotta run this a.m., but here’s a great, hearty bean recipe. Now’s the time to use those parm rinds you’ve been squirreling away. I like my beans creamy, but I think you could serve this as a soup too. Happy weekend, well almost. Enjoy. -alyce eyster Photo: Fulton Davenport Tuscan White Beans Print Recipe Type: side [...]
Finally! Some chilly weather here in Texas. I think last night it even dipped into the upper 30s. You know what that means — soup. Enjoy these seasonal flavors and stay warm! -alyce eyster Photo: Fulton Davenport Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Crema Print Recipe Type: soup Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Prep Time: 15 mins Cook [...]
I love gougeres, those yummy, cheesy puffs rife with gruyere. Don’t be fooled, these savory bites are easy to make. And they pair swimmingly with your favorite wine as a precursor to a meal. As the recipe says, they can be stuffed with sauteed mushrooms or chicken salad, for a heartier snack. Enjoy! -alyce eyster [...]
Now that we’ve finally gotten some cooler weather, I’m craving fall-ish spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and my favorite, cardamom. And since I’ve been 3.5 months without a full-fledged kitchen until about a week ago, it’s time to get baking again. So yesterday I unpacked a few boxes and tested a recipe for zucchini muffins. I [...]
