The Humble Gourmand

Recipes

1. Apple Pecan Salad

   Nothing says fall quite like this

   

2. Orange-Maple Pork Chops

   Sweet and savory with a crunch

   

3. Bourbon Sweet Mash

   A crowd-pleasing winter side

   

4. Chocolate and Dried Cranberry Ginger Cookies

   What symbolizes the holidays more than cookies?

   

5. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

   Smoother than silk, with crunchy almond crust

   

6. Watermelon-Rhubarb Soup

   Unbelievably refreshing

   

7. Pan-Seared Trout with Red Quinoa-Chorizo Risotto

   Fresh ingredients take center stage

   

8. Crostini with Ricotta & Garlic Scape Pesto

   A tasty start to your next fiesta

   

9. Grilled Summer Salad

   Summer begets a sizzling grill

   

10. Spiedie Chicken Penne

    An easy supper of marinated chicken, pasta and fresh veggies

    

11. Butter Brickle

    Spilling a family secret

    

12. Mixed Berry Tart

    A tasty variation of a old favorite

    

13. Christmas Pancakes

    Savory and luscious with the addition of melted Brie.

    

14. Puttanesca a la Vodka

    Just enough bite to be … intriguing

    

15. Grovestand Lemon Cupcakes

    Light, lemony, and the perfect complement to spring.

    

16. Candied Citrus Peel

    An elegant garnish

    

17. Crockpot Applesauce

    Flavored with deep caramel notes, it couldn’t be easier.

    

18. Eggplant "Lasagna"

    Layers of Italian flavor

    

19. Honey-Glazed Salmon

    A five-minute weeknight favorite

    

20. Roast Lamb Loin Chops with Herbes de Provence

    Juicy, savory, and wonderfully aromatic

    

21. Southwestern Crockpot Chicken

    Nicely melded flavors and SO easy

    

22. Lime-Apricot Tofu

    Bright, citrus-y flavors in an ultra-healthy main dish

    

23. Gran Jan's Apple Crisp

    Ahh, the good old days

    

24. Moules Marinières with Tomatoes

    Pure deliciousness

    

25. Soy-Sesame Broccoli

    Boldly delicious and ultra-fast to prepare

    

26. Cranberry & Orange Scones

    There’s nothing better with your morning tea — or joe.

    

27. Sage, Roquefort and Pumpkin Soup

    It screams “cozy winter night.”

    

28. Garlicky Shrimp Crostini

    A killer start to your holiday get-together

    

29. Green Salad with Celery Root and Pomegranate Seeds

    Proof that salads don’t have to pale in the winter months

    

30. Tuna Tartare

    A refreshing break from starch-laden fall meals.

    

31. Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary & Olive Oil

    A super-easy, hearty side dish.

    

32. Soy and Ginger-Glazed Acorn Squash

    Asian flavors pair well with this fall classic

    

33. Pear-Frangipane Tart

    Ohhhh, it’s good

    

34. Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Bacon

    A paradigm-shifting experience awaits you

    

35. Lime-Ginger Sauce for Fish

    Fresh, healthy, and flavorful

    

36. Mocha Mousse

    An ultra-creamy, chocolate-coffee treat

    

37. Cool Berry and Yogurt Parfait

    An ultra-simple, healthy, no-bake dessert

    

38. Focaccia with Garlic and Onion

    There’s nothing quite like freshly baked bread with dinner.

    

39. Spicy Turkey Burgers

    Ultra-healthy and lean, but so tasty

    

40. Gougères

    Burgundian cheese puffs that will knock your socks off

    

41. Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese Toasts

    Versatile and classically French

    

42. Thin Crust Pizza Dough

    Skip the rise time — just make and eat

    

43. Heirloom Tomato Salad

    Elegantly simple and fresh

    

44. Orzo Salad with Bell Peppers

    Banish all thoughts of same-old pasta salad

    

45. Grilled Tuna with Fresh Peach Salsa Vinaigrette

    Fruity, healthy, and satisfying on a hot summer day

    

46. Chocolate Chip Cookie and Cream Tart

    An all-American treat to satisfy the sweet tooth

    

47. Summer Citrus Corn Salad

    This dish will have your guests clamoring for seconds.

    

48. Marinated Flank Steak

    Slab of meat. Hot grill. Go.

    

49. World's Easiest Trifle

    What better way to showcase in-season berries?

    

50. Arugula Salad with Prosciutto

    A delicious warm-weather dish, gorgeous when served on individual plates.

    

51. Grilled Portabello Sandwich

    A meander through the grocery store yields a hearty vegetarian meal.

    

52. Boursin Burgers

    Caramelized onions and mushrooms plus Boursin, tomatoes, and beef equals pure early-summer grilling nirvana.

    

53. Mouthful of Mocha Cupcakes

    A luscious, moist cupcake filled with espresso buttercream and topped with dark chocolate frosting.

    

54. Banana Bread

    This moist, delectable bread is a snap to put together.

    

55. Yuppie Bruschetta

    An easy appetizer for a gang of friends or strangers.

    

56. Green Beans with Compound Butter

    These lemony, lip-smacking beans were tested on the most discriminating of audiences: small children. The result? Clean plates.

    

57. Meat Sauce for Pasta

    Nothing satisfies a hungry crowd like a big pot of pasta.

    

58. Apple Tarts with Honey and Chocolate Sauces

    Pears would also work swimmingly in these delightful, rustic tarts.

    

59. Black and Tan Creme Brulee

    Creme brulee is not an everyday dessert, but it’s super-impressive when pulled off at home.

    

60. Irish Beef Stew

    A delicious project for a weekend afternoon.

    

61. Swiss Chard and Potato Gratin

    This fabulous gratin is made even more indulgent with a bechamel sauce.

    

62. Butternut Squash Soup

    Ohhh so good.

    

63. Trash-Talk Chili

    The melded flavors of tomatoes, cumin, and beef make this chili a worthwhile effort.

    

64. Toffee Brownies

    The salty sweetness and crunch of the toffee adds a fun twist to these luscious brownies.

    

65. Roasted Lemon Chicken

    A healthy, tasty supper that’s in the oven after only a few minutes of prep work.

    

66. Spinach Salad with Poached Pears and Fig Vinaigrette

    An elegant start to a special-occasion meal.

    

67. White Bean and Leek Soup

    A hearty yet healthy winter soup.

    

68. Asian-Style Asparagus

    A quick and versatile side dish.

    

69. Sweet Potatoes with Curried Onions

    The onions pack a spicy punch that’s tempered by the earthy potatoes.

    

70. Pomegranate-Blueberry Smoothie

    Antioxidant-packed blueberries and pomegranate juice come together in a healthy yogurt smoothie that cures between-meal cravings.

    

71. Chocolate Zucchini Cake

    Don’t be put off by the vegetable-dessert image conjured by the title!

    

72. Soy-Lemon Tuna Steaks

    Tired of turkey and prime rib after all those heavy holiday meals? This simple, flavorful fish recipe will cure your ills.

    

73. Pork Medallions with Roasted Apples & Beets

    This straightforward, autumn-inspired main dish is enhanced by a quick balsamic vinegar and red wine reduction, whisked together just before serving.
    

    

74. Gorgonzola Twice-Baked Potatoes

    These rich, creamy potatoes may change your life.

    

75. Simple Green Beans

    These delicious beans are a snap to put together.

    

76. Luscious Lemon Cake

    We guarantee that this will be the most moist and lip-smackingly citrus-y cake you’ve ever tasted.

    

77. Summery Salad

    Strawberries, pistachios, and Gorgonzola, oh my!