Holiday Recipe Kit: 6 Dishes to See You Through the Season
Here’s a wardrobe of recipes that you can reshuffle to suit any occasion, so no matter what comes up—brunch, potluck, big sit-down dinner—you’re covered.
By Susan Spungen
Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart
"Chances are you already have everything you need to make this caramelized onion tart in your pantry," says chef Susan Spungen.
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Vegetable Bisque
"Just about any vegetable can be transformed into a smooth purèed soup," says Spungen. The wild mushroom bisque hits the spot during cold weather.
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Get the Sweet Corn Puree Recipe
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Red, White, and Green Salad
From the butter lettuce to the vine tomatoes to the avocado, everything in this salad is fresh, fresh, fresh.
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Pork Tonnato
The sauce used for this pork tonnato doubles as a tangy dip for cruditè.
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Honey-Roasted Squash
"There's no peeling required with this dish," says Spungen. "And leftover squash makes a great addition to any impromptu salad."
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Lemon Curd Cheesecake
"Everyone loves this cake," says Spungen. "The combination of lemon curd and creamy filling creates a Creamsicle-like effect that delights both adults and children."
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Mix and Match: Versatile Combinations
A Perfect Buffet
Red, White, and Green Salad + Pork Tonnato + Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart
A Holiday Lunch
Vegetable Bisque + Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart + Red, White, and Green Salad
Festive Holiday Dinner
Pork Tonnato + Honey-Roasted Squash + Lemon Curd Cheesecake
From the
November 2005 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
