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Gourmet Cookbook Club: December 2008 Menus
These exclusive menus highlight five of our favorite recipes from Home Cooking with Charlie Trotter—and reflect some of Trotter’s diverse culinary influences. (registration required)...
December 2008
recipes
Christmas Dinner Six Ways
Ham, lamb, goose, or turkey? No matter what’s at the center of your table, we’ve got you covered.
December 2008
- Keywords
- christmas,
- winter holidays,
- poultry,
- seafood,
- winter
recipes
Holiday Party Recipes
As a prelude to dinner or—why not?—instead of it, these easy, elegant hors d’oeuvres are perfect party pleasers.
11.18.08
- Keywords
- winter holidays,
- drinks,
- spirits,
- hors d'oeuvres
food + cooking
The Test Kitchen: More of Gourmet’s Favorite Cookies
Test kitchen director Ruth Cousineau shares the stories behind cookies from Gourmet’s Favorite Cookies of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. We have a cookie to suit every craving....
11.14.08
food + cooking
The Test Kitchen: Gourmet’s Favorite Cookies, Deconstructed
In our online feature Gourmet’s Favorite Cookies 1941-2008, we bring you the best cookie from each year of Gourmet’s history. Here, test kitchen director Ruth Cousineau introduces a selection of her favorites from the early years, plus one comparatively recent pick....
11.13.08
recipes
Ten December Favorites (2008)
No matter which holiday you celebrate, we have a feeling these recipes will find a home in your family’s repertoire.
11.13.08
- Keywords
- winter holidays,
- christmas,
- hanukkah,
- dessert,
- pork
recipes
Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Cream
Whatever else you set out, great smoked salmon will always draw a crowd. It works well with all of the supporting players, from horseradish cream to egg salad.
December 2008
- Keywords
- paul grimes,
- winter holidays,
- winter,
- seafood,
- dairy
recipes
Porcini Mushroom Soup
Dark and woodsy porcini mushrooms add potent aroma and depth and are enlivened by the acidity of tomatoes and the lovely brightness of fresh herbs.
December 2008
- Keywords
- paul grimes,
- winter holidays,
- winter,
- soup,
- mushroom
recipes
Vanilla-Poached Pineapple
Charring the wine-poached fruit caramelizes it and softens its acidity. With vanilla and a cidery syrup, this dessert feels at once wintery and light.
December 2008
- Keywords
- paul grimes,
- winter holidays,
- winter,
- dessert,
- fruit
recipes
Potato Latkes
Every family has its own (ahem, best) version of these savory potato pancakes. Here is a classic formula. Maybe it will become the new family favorite.
December 2008
- Keywords
- paul grimes,
- winter holidays,
- winter,
- potato,
- vegetarian