Celebrate Christmas
Crostini Bar: Mushroom "Paté"
A puréed mixture of sautéed mushrooms seasoned with shallots, garlic, and fresh herbs in a wine sauce makes a terrific topping for crostini. For a crostini bar sampler, serve atop Crostini Toasts with Crostini Bar: Smoky Eggplant and Roasted Garlic Spread, Crostini Bar: Raw Zucchini and Corn Crostini Topper, White Bean and Sesame Spread and Crostini Bar: Puttanesca Bruschetta.
Fleuri's Curry Lentil Soup
Indian spices give lentils an exotic touch. Add spinach for color and extra nutrients and serve with naan bread.
Sweet and Bitter Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Blue Cheese Dressing
Serve with Garlic Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon and Pesto Mashed Potatoes.
Gorgonzola Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Serve with Steakhouse Sliders and Mini Steak Fries and Spicy Fennel Shrimp.
Creamy Mushrooms and Kale
An interesting combo of mushrooms and kale enhanced with fresh herbs in a creamy wine sauce makes a pleasing side dish.