Food and Beverage

Vegetarian diets for children are sometimes met with skepticism. But, in fact, children who eat well-balanced vegetarian diets grow and develop normally—and thrive.

Drunken Sweet Potatoes November, 2005 Serves 8 / Who knew sweet potatoes could be so elegant? This makes a healthy

Wine-Poached Chicken and Root Vegetables November, 2005 Serves 4 / By cooking in broth and wine, the chicken develops a

Cranberry-Apple Merlot Sauce November, 2005 Makes about 3 cups / Traditional cranberry sauce often lacks one

Lemon-Shallot Scallops November, 2005 Serves 4-5 / Closely related to onions, milder shallots are tear-shaped and

Citrus Seasoning November, 2005 Makes about 1/2 cup / This is a wonderful salt substitute, great for sprinkling over

Rinse all grains before cooking, especially quinoa, which has a bitter coating. Combine with cold liquid (water or

Cranberries How to choose: Ruby-red cranberries should be plump and smooth; discard soft ones. Cranberries freeze

1. Steep 8 ounces dried plums in 3/4 cup Armagnac, brandy, or chai tea for 30 minutes. Spoon over slices of angel food