An elegant, show-stopper salad perfect for holiday dinners! INGREDIENTS: Pomegranate Orange Vinaigrette 2 1/2 cups pomegranate juice 1 1/2 cups orange juice 1 large shallot finely diced 1/2 cup raw, organic honey 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 3/4 cups blended oil (light olive oil blended with vegetable oil)   Freshly...Read More

This is a brightly colored and flavorful shrimp cocktail that uses an autumnal fruit salsa instead of standard cocktail sauce. The jewel-like colors make it perfect for holiday tables, and the bright flavors go well with celebratory champagne. If you want to really pull out the stops, substitute or add chunks of cooked and chilled...Read More

Succulent wine-poached pears stuffed with a creamy blue cheese filling are equally delicious as a first course or sophisticated dessert. Poached pears also make a sublime addition to a weekend brunch menu. INGREDIENTS: For Poached Pears: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 vanilla bean, split, scraped 1 sprig fresh rosemary Rind of 1...Read More

This recipe uses only three ingredients that are transformed into a “wow factor” appetizer in less than 10 minutes. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon avocado oil and more, as needed (do not use olive oil — it will smoke) 16 spears fresh asparagus, washed, dried, and trimmed 16 slices prosciutto* METHOD: Preheat the broiler to high. Adjust...Read More