Bon Appétit
Red and Napa Cabbage Salad with Braeburn Apples and Spiced Pecans
A perfect balance of sweet, savory, soft, and crunchy.
Cauliflower, White Bean, and Feta Salad
The colors are pale, but the flavors in this winter mix are vivid and fresh.
Roasted Game Hens with Caramelized Root Vegetables and Dried-Currant Sauce
Be sure to start marinating the game hens at least six hours ahead. At Standard Tap, Carolynn Angle uses poussins — small chickens that weigh about a pound each. If you can find them (they're sold frozen at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores), buy six and cook them whole.
Cauliflower Soup with Pecorino Romano and Truffle Oil
Bacon gives this soup added oomph and truffle oil makes it special.
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Pancetta
For a classic side, heat drained canned white beans with olive oil, chopped garlic, and chopped fresh sage. What to drink: A full-bodied red wine with black cherry flavors and hints of pepper, like Ravenswood 2002 Monte Rosso Zinfandel from Sonoma ($32).
Braised Veal Breast with Herbs, Pernod, and Tomatoes
This is great with polenta or egg noodles. To peel the onions like a pro, boil them for one minute; drain, cool, and peel. What to drink: Mas de Guiot 2005 Château Guiot Rosé from France ($10), a vibrantly colored rosé with raspberry aromas and a hint of spice.
Cuban-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Chorizo and Rice
What to drink: Andeluna 2004 Reserve Merlot from Argentina ($23), with spice aromas and plum and blackberry flavors.
Braised Oxtails with Star Anise and Chinese Greens
What to drink: D'Arenberg 2004 The Footbolt Shiraz from South Australia ($19), with lovely cocoa and blackberry notes that go well with Chinese flavors.
Pan-Grilled Beer-Marinated Hanger Steak
What to drink: Stick with beer — choose a dark, medium-bodied lager with a hint of sweetness, like Shiner Bock from Shiner, Texas ($6 per six-pack).
Braised and Roasted Pork Shanks With Prosciutto and Porcini Mushrooms
This is perfect with mashed potatoes. What to drink: Terra dei Re 2003 "Vultur" Aglianico del Vulture from Italy ($20), with aromas of spice, as well as plummy flavors, juicy acidity, and smooth tannins.
Chorizo and Scrambled Egg Breakfast Tacos
For a vegetarian version, substitute Soyrizo for the chorizo.
Warm Doughnuts à la Mode with Bananas and Spiced Caramel Sauce
Doughnuts meet bananas Foster in this playful dessert.
Hoppin' John Salad with Molasses Dressing
It is said that eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day will bring good luck. Here's a fresh take on the southern dish traditionally made with salt pork (we've subbed in andouille sausage) and served over rice.
Chocolate Chip Cookie and Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches
Gussy up two store-bought items for an original homemade treat.
Open-Face Turkey Burgers with Gruyère, Mushrooms, and Arugula Salad
Amy's favorite workweek dinner.
Grab-and-Go Greek Sandwiches
Tapenade can be found near the olives at the market.