Dried Fruit
Baked Apples with Raisins
Something simple and delicious for dessert. Partner with store-bought gingersnaps.
Spice Cookies with Raisins and Walnuts
By Kathleen Carrol
Welsh Tea Cakes
By Anne Jones
Rustic Apple and Dried Cherry Galette with Crème Fraîche and Caramel Sauce
This free-form tart is wonderful topped with caramel sauce and Crème Fraîche.
Wild Rice Stuffing with Hazelnuts and Dried Cranberries
Mary Risley, the director of Tante Marie's Cooking School, says, "I come from a family of Connecticut Yankees, and when I was growing up, I spent every Thanksgiving at my grandparents' eighteenth-century home, which was right across from a turkey farm. I’m not quite sure how, but something in that experience inspired this recipe. (Maybe the ingredients reflect what a turkey would like to eat, if asked.)"
Beef Brisket Braised with Dried Fruit, Yams and Carrots
This can be prepared one day ahead, making the seder day much easier. Serve steamed broccoli on the side.
Lemon Cream Scones
The whipping cream that is added to these slightly sweet scones gives them a delicate texture, while the lemon peel and dried apricots add terrific flavor.
Pork Chops in Balsamic Cherry Sauce
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Bottled balsamic vinaigrette is a super base for this sauce. Round out the menu with packaged noodles au gratin and steamed baby carrots. Then offer chocolate layer cake from the bakery for dessert.