FRESH
Holiday EATS
T he holiday season is typically
marked by gatherings of friends
and family. Whether you’re
hosting overnight guests, drop-in
visitors or an important seasonal meal,
taking a fresh approach to the menu
can make the get-together more special.

Brussels Sprouts with Grapes and
Balsamic Glaze. For dessert, use the
natural sweetness of grapes to create a
smooth Grape Caramel Sauce that can
be served as a topping for ice cream or
other seasonal desserts.

As you prepare for the festivities,
consider recipes that feature healthy
ingredients such as grapes—which can
pair with both savory and sweet dishes.

Heart-healthy grapes are also perfect on
their own as a snack and their natural
beauty can help enhance any table as an
edible garnish or fresh centerpiece.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Using grapes as a featured ingredient
in your holiday dishes can provide a
fresh twist on seasonal dishes, such as
this Grape Dutch Baby or these Roasted
WITH GRAPES AND BALSAMIC
GLAZE Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
1 pound Brussels sprouts,
trimmed and halved
lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin
olive oil
pinch of salt
freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
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Add tasty, crunchy grapes to seasonal dishes
1 cup red California grapes
2 tablespoons ready-to-use
balsamic glaze
Heat oven to 450 F.

On baking sheet, toss sprouts with
olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste,
until sprouts are well-coated. Roast
until deep golden brown, about 17-20
minutes, turning sprouts halfway
through roasting. Stir in grapes and
roast 3-5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and
drizzle with glaze or drizzle platt er
with glaze and pile sprouts on top.




GRAPE CARAMEL SAUCE
GRAPE DUTCH BABY
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
1 pound green or red
California grapes, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup water
⅓ cup heavy cream (optional)
large pinch of salt
ice cream
In blender or food processor, combine
12 ounces grapes with lemon juice
and puree. Set aside. Coarsely chop
remaining grapes.

In medium saucepan, combine sugar
and water then bring to boil, stirring
a few times. Simmer without stirring,
brushing down sides of pot with
brush dipped in water if crystals start
forming. When mixture has turned
deep, golden brown, remove from
heat and whisk in pureed grapes until
smooth sauce has formed. Turn on heat
and simmer until mixture has reduced
by one-third and forms smooth
caramel sauce. Whisk in cream and
salt; stir in chopped grapes and serve
over ice cream.

3 large eggs
⅔ cup all-purpose fl our
⅔ cup low-fat milk
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter,
divided 2 cups red California grapes,
halved 2 tablespoons brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
(optional) confectioners’ sugar
Heat oven to 450 F. Put large (10-inch)
cast-iron or ovenproof skillet in oven.

With electric mixer on high speed, beat
eggs until frothy then beat in fl our,
milk, vanilla and salt, and beat until
smooth, about 1 minute (batt er will be
thin). Remove skillet from oven and
add 2 tablespoons butt er, swirling to
cover pan. Pour in batt er and return
to oven. Bake until puff ed and golden
brown, 14-19 minutes.

While pancake is baking, in another
skillet over high heat, melt remaining
butt er and add grapes, brown sugar
and cinnamon, if desired. Cook
until grapes are heated through and
sugar has melted. Spoon grapes over
pancake, sprinkle with confectioners’
sugar and serve. — Family Features
Find more holiday recipes at
GrapesfromCalifornia.com. SEASONAL ENTERTAINING WITH GRAPES
While the beautiful, vibrant colors of grapes can add visual
interest to recipes, they can also serve a variety of purposes
when hosting:
• Grapes can make for easy decorations when placed in bowls,
on platters or draped from a cake plate.

• Grapes can be “frosted” with sugar, spices and chopped nuts
then served as a fi nger food or used as a garnish to decorate
cakes, cookies, puddings, mousses and other seasonal
desserts. Simply dip grape clusters in liquid gelatin then roll
in your desired mixture.

• Grapes make for a quick and easy hostess gift. Wrap multi-
colored grape clusters in tissue paper then place them in a
basket or tin tied with ribbon.

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