Building the Ultimate Green Kitchen

CHOW’s ecoconscious remodel guide.

Cranberry "Spread"

Maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and candied orange zest make this holiday classic fun.

Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Crispy Shallots

With a sweet-hot sauce made from wasabi and honey.

Carne Asada

Build a better burrito with this main dish that can be made ahead of time.

Roasted Chicken Broth with Scallops and Chives

An elegant first course for when you want to impress.

Blackberry Coulis

An intensely flavored sauce for desserts.

Mulled Hard Pear Cider

All ciders are not created equal: This one uses pear instead of the more traditional apple, for a simple change that adds a lot of flavor.

Creamed Spinach

Simple, satisfying, and indulgent.

Adzuki Bean Porridge (Zensai)

A Japanese dessert of adzuki beans and mochi.

Turkey Two Ways (Roasted Breast and Legs Confit)

A gourmet’s alternative to a plain old roasted bird.

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo with Tasso

A seafood and ham gumbo that’s thickened with okra.

Simple Pan Gravy

This pan gravy works in a pinch— even if you haven’t roasted a piece of meat.

Bratwurst Sausage

The classic German sausage.

Weisswurst Sausage

A delicate veal sausage packed with flavor— it beats store-bought every time.

Bockwurst Sausage

Arguably the most popular German sausage.