#holiday-sides

#holiday-sides

The old oyster rule refers to the toxic red tides common in ocean waters during warmer months - which also happens to be oyster spawning season.

The Flintstone cut is an intimidating endeavor, which can be served either house-style or blackened with secret 'steak magic'. This market-price offering can be further augmented with caramelized onions, scampi compound butter, or mushroom or béarnaise sauce.

Let's talk about holiday baking that goes beyond cookies! These are the festive winter bakes to try. The list includes an ultra fragrant gingerbread cake, a bright citrus loaf, and the perfect flourless chocolate cake. Few people love baking holiday cookies more than me, but a good amount of my favorite December baking happens outside the cookie platter. Think fragrant spice cakes, all things citrus, buttery, and bright - or deep, melty chocolate on the frostiest nights.

Every spring, Jews all over the world gather together to celebrate Passover, which celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. They read the Haggadah, the story of the Jews' escape, and eat a variety of traditional foods that make up the Seder meal.

We have timeless holiday classics-looking at you, pineapple-glazed ham -as well as fresh, seasonal dishes that highlight spring produce like asparagus, radishes, and rhubarb.

Cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, and a touch of mustard come together to create a quick, mouthwatering sauce for beef tenderloin slices. This dish is perfect for the season or any time you want a special meal. The beef is sliced into tender 1-inch pieces, a lean cut that cooks in just minutes. Any leftover cranberries freeze beautifully, so you can stash extras for delicious use over the coming months. Fresh green beans and microwaveable brown rice complete the meal.