‘First Course’ Archives
Thanksgiving Menu with a Mediterranean Twist
This year I wanted to change things up a little when it came to the traditional Thanksgiving feast. I was becoming bored with the long-established menu that is served every year like clockwork. I wanted to try something new. I sought a menu that was out of the ordinary and had the potential to become a future family tradition on [...]
Radicchio Salad with Oranges and Olives
Radicchio Salad with Oranges and Olives is a light and refreshing first course salad that prepares your palette for the next course. The mixture of chicory family greens provides a pleasant variation on traditional salad. The orange and sherry dressing is light and does not overpower the greens. I pulled this recipe from the January 2008 issue [...]
Trout Choucroute
Trout Choucroute is another Alsatian dish. This dish may be from France. However, it is definitely German inspired. Choucroute garnie is a dressed sauerkraut. Choucroute is the french take on sauerkraut and is widely popular in regions of France. In this preparation we dress it with Riesling wine, bay leafs, juniper berries and onions. The [...]
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