Lemony Pearl Couscous with Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Lemony Pearl Couscous with Shaved Brussels Sprouts
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Does anyone else feel like they’re crawling out of the holiday season? Don’t get me wrong, I made merry with the best of them but I have to say, I missed my routine. Maybe it’s a sign of my rapidly advancing age but I do like my routine. My daily obligations help me feel balanced even when I’m not. And part of that balance comes from the food I eat. Now, don’t worry, I’m not going to say the D-word or spout a trite “New year, new you” mantra. I’m obviously not cutting carbs but I’m also not eating like every meal is my last. All the chocolate, roasts, and nibbles were fun but I’m more than ready to eat like a normal human again. And this Lemony Pearl Couscous is my first step in that direction.

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Stilton Burgers with Sweet Pickled Red Onions

Stilton Burgers with Sweet Pickled Red Onions and Horseradish Yogurt Sauce
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The origin story of these Stilton Burgers is a long and frankly weird one. It involves a game my family invented where a crushed pop bottle is the ball. It’s best described as snow rugby but, um, with fewer rules. Yeah, it’s weird. Anyway, this was always the lunch of choice after our annual game. I won’t bore you with all the strange details. All you need to know is my family makes these burgers every year during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Its primary function is to make use of leftover Stilton and to have an excuse to cook outdoors. Snowy picnics are rad in case you didn’t know. 

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Oysters Rockefeller – Overthinking Classics

Oysters Rockefeller
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The New Year is nearly upon us so it just makes sense to shuck an oyster. As far as I’m concerned, shucking an oyster is as iconic as popping a cork at midnight. And while you could serve your oysters with nothing more than mignonette, there is something to be said for Oysters Rockefeller. A dish so rich they name it after the richest man in America circa 1889. While it may seem like the height of sophistication and it is, it’s actually an incredibly simple recipe to pull off with plenty of make-ahead opportunities. But the simple preparation doesn’t detract from the overall impact of the finished dish. I promise your guests will be impressed. So let’s get to it.

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Earl Grey Caramel Tart

Earl Grey Caramel Tart
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Okay, so this tart was supposed to appear on the blog before Christmas but I got a little too into the merrymaking of it all. But I figure December as a whole is baking season and now that all the gifts have been purchased, and the elaborate tables have been set we actually have the time to, well, take our time in the kitchen and bake for fun. And I can tell you this Earl Grey Caramel Tart is very fun to make. It’s obviously more fun to eat but what dessert isn’t?

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