Set for the Holidays with Anna Olson: Recipes to Bring Comfort and Joy by Anna Olson

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    from Set for the Holidays with Anna Olson: Recipes to Bring Comfort and Joy Set for the Holidays with Anna Olson by Anna Olson

    • Categories: Beverages / drinks (no-alcohol); Christmas; Thanksgiving; Winter; Gluten-free
    • Ingredients: yogurt; bananas; pineapple; mangoes; navel oranges; almond butter; ground cinnamon
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  • Belgian beef carbonnade

    • averythingcooks on January 23, 2025

      This made a great stew with a thick, rich gravy. I used bacon grease in place of veg oil and Guinness for the beer. As I didn't have mushrooms, I added porcini powder for flavour + a handful of sweet red peppers. I don't have prunes but I do have dates (which I know are sweeter) so I chopped up a smaller amt. The resulting stew, while delicious was a bit sweet but that just meant skipping the final addition of brown sugar but still using the red wine vinegar. This was soooo good spooned over broccoli mashed potatoes.

  • Ham and split pea soup

    • averythingcooks on January 08, 2024

      Having cooked a cottage roll in the instant pot for sandwiches, T requested split pea soup and as I prefer yellow split peas (over green), this one worked perfectly. I used a mix of the leftover broth & water (worried a bit about salt) and added lots of chopped meat. The result is a thick, flavourful pot of soup perfect for winter.

  • Chickpea and cauliflower curry

    • averythingcooks on April 25, 2025

      I divided the full amt of chickpeas + cauliflower by 3, using 1/3 each + leftover turkey for the final 1/3. I used coconut milk in the sauce & gave it a longer simmer to thicken / help deepen the flavour. I had a heavy hand for the heat & added a handful of chopped roasted red peppers with the peas. A spoonful of plain yogurt (as opposed to the raita) went on top & we skipped the rice, dipping fingers of naan into our bowls as we ate. This was a nice (& simple) little dinner bowl.

  • Beef rendang

    • averythingcooks on May 04, 2024

      With the option of starting with leftover cooked beef or raw, I chose raw, seasoning / browning it 1st (not mentioned but I assumed the cooked would come in with lots of flavour). Scaled to 2/3'ds, I started with 1 small very(!!) hot red chile and then later, for a little more warmth & a redder colour (rendang is never a "looker") I added gochgaru & tomato powder to good effect. The pot was topped up with cauliflower, peas, sweet red peppers, spinach & Thai basil for a more complete dinner bowl and we both really enjoyed this over a bed of smashed red skinned potatoes. The braise did take longer than she suggests but it was well worth the wait.

  • French vinaigrette

    • averythingcooks on May 29, 2021

      I wanted a new vinaigrette with shallots, mustard and honey to serve over greens & mixed veg and this did the job beautifully.

  • Buttermilk ranch dressing and dip

    • averythingcooks on July 07, 2020

      This is a good version of ranch. I used Greek yogurt (as a suggested sub for sour cream) but felt it was a little thick so I thinned it with some 2% milk. To boost the flavour I also added some garlic powder (mimicking my current favorite version) and a squeeze of lemon juice. It was good on a simple salad of romaine & celery and would be a great dip for raw veggies.

  • Michael's blue cheese dressing and dip

    • averythingcooks on March 18, 2020

      I needed a dip for last night's Buffalo chicken nuggets and so tried this (in place of my usual favourite Tyler Florence version). It was simple AND very good but I ultimately added a little honey and lemon juice to better match TF's flavour (and our obvious preferences). Chives would also be a nice addition. So did I really make this one?? I guess the answer is yes AND no.

  • Snappy gingersnaps

    • averythingcooks on November 06, 2023

      I love a strongly flavoured ginger cookie with some texture and these delivered 100%. I did cut back the ground ginger by around 1 tsp (which means still using 5 tsp!) & added a generous tsp of minced candied ginger. I made 18 g cookies which yielded 48 and was happiest with 19 minutes of bake time. I will make these again...and again.

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  • ISBN 10 0147530814
  • ISBN 13 9780147530813
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  • Published Oct 16 2018
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 304
  • Language English
  • Countries Canada
  • Publisher Appetite by Random House

Publishers Text

An inspiring and practical collection of Anna Olson's favorite festive recipes and menus, to add sparkle to all of your holiday celebrations

When does the festive season begin for you? For Anna Olson, it's when she bakes her first pumpkin pie of the year. Pumpkin pie isn't something she bakes on any old Tuesday evening, so it signifies something very special: the start of her favorite time of year, the holidays. A time for spending with family and friends, for coming together, celebrating traditions and, of course, cooking delicious food! In this festive cookbook, Anna shares the recipes she loves to make during the holiday season (and, really, almost every day).

Part one of the book has menus and recipes for every festive event you can think of--from Thanksgiving, or a festive brunch to traditional Christmas dinner, or an elegant New Year's evening--as well as recipes for cozy nights at home, lighter meals for the times in between, and ideas for reinventing leftovers for when it's all over! With recipes for both traditional favorites (the perfect roast turkey), and inventive and inspiring alternatives ("turketta," turkey breast done porchetta-style that's perfect for smaller gatherings), there is something for everyone in Anna's guide to the holidays. Take your pick from an array of recipes that will help you easily entertain a crowd--be it a holiday open house or Sports Sunday event--with Bacon and Parmesan Gougères, Chicken Schnitzel Sliders and Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese Squares. And, of course, it wouldn't be Anna Olson without baking...

Part 2 of the book has more than 60 recipes for centerpiece cakes, delectable pies, tarts, classic cookies, confections and more. Whip up some Gingerbread White Chocolate Mousse Cake for a festive dessert, follow Anna's advice on creating the perfect dessert table or butter tart bar for your guests, and be inspired by recipes for edible gifts, from Confetti Sugar Cookies in a Jar to Milk Chocolate S'mores Bark.

And, because the holidays can also be stressful, Anna includes a healthy dose of practical advice for navigating the season--with strategies for planning menus, advice on what to make ahead for every recipe, step-by-step methods and photography, and hundreds of hints and tips. Get set for a stress-free, sensational season!

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