Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color and plenty of vitamin A. You could substitute spinach or kale for the escarole if you wish. Lea Reiter — Thousand Oaks, CA
White cranberry juice is made with young cranberries before they develop their tart flavor and red color—it's milder and sweeter than regular cranberry juice. Garnish with mint sprigs and whole fresh cranberries, if you like. Prepare the rosemary-infused juice mixture up to one day ahead, and chill.
Lemon is a bright partner for the caramelized leeks in this dish of Braised Chicken with Honey-Lemon Leeks. The leeks cook twice: They are sautéed, then roasted to meld with the honey and lemon.
This sweet-tart salsa recipe features crisp, slightly acidic Spartan apples, though Fuji, Jonagold, and Liberty apples would also work nicely. Serve with pork or roast chicken.
Add some fire to your everyday poultry with this jalapeño- and ginger-infused coconut chicken from Brazil. Try serving it with brown rice and black beans.
These bite-size quiches are loaded with sausage and cheese, plus their crescent roll bases make preparation a snap. Serve these cute "muffinettes" at any brunch or potluck gathering. —Jan Mead, Milford, Connecticut
Dress thinly sliced vegetables with our fresh take on catalina dressing--inspired by two Birmingham chefs, Wil Drake and Roscoe Hall--and garnish with any fresh herbs you like.