DAY Recipe

“I like to keep sweets on hand during the holidays just in case someone drops in,” says Laurie Schielock of Miami, Florida. “My sister Susan’s truffle recipe is indispensable this time of year. The chocolate treats have a rich, smooth texture, they keep well, and they’re perfect with a glass of Champagne.”
Flavor the chocolate mixture [...]

INGREDIENTS
CORN ON THE COB
8 ears corn
vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
CHILI BUTTER
1/4 cup butter , softened
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon sweet chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
SUN-DRIED tomato BUTTER
1/4 cup butter , softened
2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes , softened in boiling water and chopped (about 6 large)
2 tablespoons Italian parsley , finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil , finely chopped
truffle BUTTER
1/4 cup butter , softened
2 garlic cloves , chopped
2 teaspoons truffle oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

GRILL CORN:.
Heat an outdoor grill or a stovetop grill to high.
Peel back [...]

Terrific with turkey or any other roasted meats you might serve throughout the year.

Serves 10.

INGREDIENTS
6tablespoons olive oil
3 1/2pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
2pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about [...]

Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS
for pink-peppercorn sour cream sauce

1/4 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon pink peppercorns*, crushed
for lemon-chive vinaigrette

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives (wash and dry before chopping)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon [...]

Here’s a colorful make-ahead starter that’s perfect for entertaining. Serve this bistro tradition-called assiette de crudité-with a baguette and butter.

Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS
5 2- to 2 1/2-inch-diameter beets, tops trimmed
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

shallot-mustard dressing

3 cups grated peeled celery root [...]