Food and Beverage

Wine makes any gathering festive, especially when you spread it around a little. This season, try splashing it into

Lemon-Shallot Scallops November, 2005 Serves 4-5 / Closely related to onions, milder shallots are tear-shaped and

Drunken Sweet Potatoes November, 2005 Serves 8 / Who knew sweet potatoes could be so elegant? This makes a healthy

Wine-Poached Chicken and Root Vegetables November, 2005 Serves 4 / By cooking in broth and wine, the chicken develops a

Cranberry-Apple Merlot Sauce November, 2005 Makes about 3 cups / Traditional cranberry sauce often lacks one

Citrus Seasoning November, 2005 Makes about 1/2 cup / This is a wonderful salt substitute, great for sprinkling over

1. Steep 8 ounces dried plums in 3/4 cup Armagnac, brandy, or chai tea for 30 minutes. Spoon over slices of angel food

Goal Try Notes Lower cholesterol Barley, oats Contain beta-glucans, shown to lower heart disease risk. Increase iron

Rinse all grains before cooking, especially quinoa, which has a bitter coating. Combine with cold liquid (water or