With the holidays behind us, and still plenty of winter ahead, our thoughts turn to comfort and healing foods in winter recipes.A terrific cookbook to help get you through the winter doldrums while helping you to eat such nutritious meals is:The Winter Table, Fireside Feasts for Family and FriendsBy Lisa Lemke,The Winter Tableis the perfect book for ideas on what to prepare when your thoughts go to preparing an aromatic, bubbling stew or comforting soup.Lemke, a freelance food consultant and television chef lives in a small town on the west coast of Sweden.
Her soul-satisfying dishes range from a savory rye risotto with oyster mushrooms browned in butter, to mouthwatering roasts and casseroles, to blazingly hot chili, and even good old mac n cheese.To die for desserts include an apple toffee, almond crumble and sublime tiramisu.Here are three of our favorites:Crispy Pear CobblerCod, Shrimp, and Fennel CasseroleMushroom Hash with Brussels Sprouts and ApplesReprinted with permission fromThe Winter Table 2017 Lisa Lemke.Published by Sterling Epicure.
Photography by Magnus Carlsson.Cod, Shrimp and Fennel CasseroleMakes 4 servings1 large yellow onion1 tablespoon butter1 pounds boiled and peeled potatoes1 small bulb of fennel14 ounces cod fillet4 ounces peeled shrimp cup finely chopped dill, packedZest of 1 lemon (preferably organic)4 eggs1 cups heavy cream cup unoaked, dry white wineSalt and pepperPreheat the oven to 450F.Peel and slice the onion.Add the butter to a skillet and saut the onion until its soft.
Cut the potatoes into thick slices.Clean and thinly slice the fennel.Cut the cod into 2 - inch pieces.
Layer the potatoes, onions, fennel, fish, shrimp, dill and lemon zest in a greased casserole.In a bowl, stir together the eggs, cream, and wine.Season the mixture with salt and pepper and pour it into the casserole.Give the casserole a gentle shake to help distribute the liquid evenly.
Bake on the middle rack of the oven for about 40 minutes or until it turns golden brown.Reprinted with permission fromThe Winter Table 2017 Lisa Lemke.Published by Sterling Epicure.Photography by Magnus Carlsson.
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