easy
Recipes that no require a high level of skill and can be prepared in a reasonably quick time.
Figs in syrup
These figs in syrup taste heavenly and it is a great way to take advantage and get some extra when figs are ripe as their season is short.
Fig preserves
Besides using it as a simple spread for toast, serve fig preserve with strong flavored cheeses or a condiment for pork recipes.
Creamy garlic mash
Creamy garlic mash is a wonderful accompaniment for a meat roast with strong flavor.
Smoked salmon stacks
A colorful dish, white from the potato and cream, orange from the smoked salmon and trout eggs, deep purple from the cooked beet. When there is color in food, there are anti-oxidants.
Classic gingerbread
This is the classic recipe used to cut into different shapes and to build gingerbread houses. One can do so much more than gingerbread people.
Cold pasta salad
This pasta salad is prepared with mushrooms and peppers, with a poppy seed, tomato flavored dressing, and served chilled.
Apple-cranberry chutney
For those who want to try something new with cranberries.
Steamed broccoli with an orange-ginger dressing
Orange and ginger, a novel dressing for broccoli.
Potato and radish salad
Root vegetable salads are a great option for the winter. The radish gives some zing to the potato in this recipe.
Mighty mushrooms
Healthful mushrooms make also a delicious side.