November 7, 2020 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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November 7, 2020 Create the Perfect Appetizer Plate ‘Delight your guests with individual appetizer plates this ‘season by considering color, texture and presentation. Remember, this is the prelude to the meal, so small portions are perfectly fine. Consider this starter list: © Cheese m Dolmades (stuffed m= Nuts grape leaves) im Fresh grapes = Roasted red peppers oe m= Marinated artichoke #_‘™ Gackers Pita triangles hearts = Thin breadsticks Salami slices 1 Pretzels Spinach or other dips _m Jam or honey Make Small Ho iday Celebrations Specia with a Fresh Menu FAMILY FEATURES 1 Stay healthyto enjoy the holidays. Choose healthy foods Grape and Spinach oliday festivities with immediate family like fruits and vegetables that help support the immune Salad with Raspberry ‘members or just a few friends rather than larger system, Maintain your exercise schedule as much as Balsamic Dressing gatherings may feel different than normal, possible and ensure you are getting enough sleep. Prep time: 20 minutes but you can make the most of the situation = Opt for homemade over processed foods for signature Servings: 8 with these tips to add intimacy and special meaning to dishes then reinforce with prepared items to fill out 8 cups fresh baby celebratory moments: the menu, if needed. Let your guests bring part of the spinach, washed = Use special dishes, glassware and linens to convey the meal or something to contribute to the festivities. 41/2 cups California grapes tone of the celebration. Go ahead and use your best Adding a sweet touch to the menu can help keep guests 11/4 cups mandarin orange dishes or enhance your everyday plates with the use coming back for more. For example, fresh California segments, drained if of cloth napkins or a festive tablecloth. Bring out the grapes are available into January and are perfect for the using canned fancy glasses to savor every sip. holiday season. Enjoy them as a fresh, healthy snack 1/3. cup thinly sliced red onion or side dish, or as an ingredient to add taste and visual 3/4. cup bottled light balsamic = Arrange visually appealing, individual mini-snack appeal to recipes to make the season feel special. vinegar and oil dressing platters for each person. Combine grapes with a Start the meal with a simple but beautifull salad such 1/4 cup orange juice special cheese, crackers, olives and nuts for an easy as Grape and Spinach Salad with Raspberry Balsamic 3. tablespoons raspberry jam way to curb appetites before the main course. Dressing, where the grapes provide festive color and 3/4. cup crunchy chow Set a festive table with a simple but creative pleasing texture. Pair your chosen entree with Warm mein noodles centerpiece. For instance, you can combine candles, Farro Salad with Grapes and Delicata Squash for a In large salad bowl, combine spinach flowers and draped bunches of colorful grapes. Place hearty side dish that can also be served on its own. with grapes, oranges and onion. votive candles on mirrors for added shimmer and Finally, cap off the celebration with homemade Grape Whisk together dressing, orange sparkle, Tie a gold or silver wire ribbon bow around and Apple Sheet Pan Pie. juice and jam. Pour over salad and the napkins at each place setting. Handwritten place Visit grapesfromealifornia.com/recipe to find more toss until greens are coated with cards with guests’ names can add a surprising and holiday-worthy dishes from appetizers and entrees to dressing. Divide among eight plates special touch. sides, snacks and desserts. and top with crunchy noodles. Grape and Apple Sheet cube flat then use fork to stir Pan Pie in cold water. Knead lightly until dough comes together Prep time: | hour in ball. Transfer to floured Cook time: 50 minutes work surface and use well- Servings: 16 floured rolling pin to roll into Dough: 10-by-15-inch sheet. Fold each “4 cups all-purpose flour short side into middle and 11/2 tablespoons sugar close like a book. Fold once 2 teaspoons kosher salt more to make thick block and 31/2 sticks cold unsalted cut in half, Wrap each piece in butter, cut into lastic and chill at least 1/2-inch cubes (0 minutes or overnight. 1 cup ice water, plus To make filling: In large additional if needed bowl, combine apples, grapes, sugar, flour, lemon juice and Filling: salt; set aside. 3. pounds Granny Smith to To assemble pie: Heat oven 375 F. or other tart apples, Roll one of half dough out to peeled and thinly sliced (about 9 cups) to18-by-13-inch rectangle. Transfer 10-by-15-inch heavy baking Warm Farro Salad with Grapes and 11/2 cups halved California grapes cups black 1/2 cup chopped parsley we vk oe California grapes sheet; place in refrigerator to Delicata Squash cup sugar chill while rolling out top sheet, Prep time: 20 minutes Heat oven to 425 F. tablespoons all- Roll out remaining dough to Cook time: 30 minutes On sheet pan, toss squash with 2 tablespoons purpose flour 18-by-13-inch rectangle and use Servings: 8 olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper tablespoons pastry cutterto cut into 1 1/2-inch and cayenne pepper. Spread into single layer lemon juice Wide strips, 3 pounds delicata squash, cut lengthwise, and roast 10-15 minutes, or until bottoms are Transfer filling into chilled seeded and cut into 1/2-inch slices browned. Turn squash and roast 10-15 minutes, or pinch salt pastry and spread evenly. Lay 3.1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive until browned and tender. egg dough strips on top of filling in oil, divided While squash is cooking, combine farro, tablespoon water lattice pattern and crimp sides 1 teaspoon coarse salt, divided ‘water and remaining salt. Bring to boil, reduce demerara sugar, together. Mix eg with water 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black to simmer, cover and cook until farro is tender, for garnish and brush top of pie. Sprinkle pepper, divided 25-30 minutes. Drain leftover water and transfer To make dough: In large bowl, with demerara sugar and bake 1 pinch cayenne pepper to large bowl. Add squash, remaining olive oil, whisk flour, sugar and salt. until filling is bubbling, and 11/2 cups farro remaining pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, grapes Add butter and toss with flour crust is nicely browned, about 2 cups water and parsley; toss. mixture, Smash each butter 45-50 minutes, 31/2 tablespoons lemon juice Note: Acorn or butternut squash may be 1 teaspoon lemon zest substituted for delicata squash,