Holiday Spreads

Wintery Kale Salad

December 13, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Appetizers & Sides

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Wintery Kale Salad by Homespun Atlanta, Waiting On Martha

One of my favorite parts of our Woodland Wonderland shoot was the delicious food by Homespun Atlanta.  Beginning with the wintery kale salad and ending with the butternut squash creme brûlée I promise Chef Jason’s dishes are ones that will make it on to your holiday table this year and for years to come.  Truly, MKR

*The Team:  Concept & Styling, Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting On Martha  ||  Wintery Kale Salad, Homespun Atlanta  ||  Photography, Rustic White  ||  Florals, Lindsay Coletta Designs  ||  Table, Crush Event Rentals  ||  Place Setting, Juliska Country Estate Winter Frolic via Bloomingdales Lenox

Wintery Kale Salad
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Ingredients
  1. ...For the salad
  2. 1 small Butternut Squash, peeled into ribbons (discard outer layer)
  3. 1 Pomegranate, seeds removed and reserved
  4. 1 bunch of Kale, stems removed, cut or torn into small pieces
  5. 2 Bartlett Pears, cored and sliced thinly
  6. 1 cup Toasted Pecans
  7. ...For the vinaigrette
  8. ⅓ Cup Sherry Vinegar
  9. 2 T Pomegranate Molasses
  10. 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  11. 1 cup Grapeseed Oil
Instructions
  1. Combine sherry vinegar, pomegranate molasses, and mustard powder. Whisk in grape seed oil
  2. vigorously.
  3. Marinate butternut squash with half of vinaigrette for 1 to 2 hours before mixing with rest of
  4. ingredients.
  5. Toss kale, butternut squash, pecans, and pears together in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt
  6. and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over the top. Toss and garnish with toasted pecans and
  7. pomegranate seeds.
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DIY Fruit & Rosemary Punch Bowl Ice Ring

December 12, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Desserts

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DIY Fruit & Rosemary Punch Bowl Ice Ring, Waiting On Martha

Punch is back big time and what better way to jazz up your next party than with a fancy-schmancy punch bowl ice ring?  Of course what you put in your ice ring will depend on what your punch actually is, but for our Woodland Wonderland dinner I filled my ice ring with blueberries, raspberries, oranges, and rosemary and added it to a bowl full of champagne.  By keeping it simple with champagne it allowed the fruits and herbs of the ice ring to truly shine.  So TGIF my Loves, and Cheers!  Truly, MKR

*Photography, Rustic White  ||  Bundt Pan, Wilton  ||  Punch Bowl, Juliska

Fruit & Rosemary Punch Bowl Ice Ring
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
12 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
12 min
Ingredients
  1. 1-2 quarts blueberries
  2. 1-2 quarts raspberries
  3. 2-3 oranges sliced
  4. 1 bunch of rosemary sprigs
  5. 1 cup orange juice (optional)
Instructions
  1. Using a bundt pan layer half the raspberries, blueberries, oranges, and rosemary fill half way with water and orange juice. Repeat with remaining fruit and herbs, fill the bundt pan to the top with water.
  2. Place in freezer and freeze overnight.
  3. When ready to serve allow the ring to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. If it's still difficult to remove from the pan run it under warm water.
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Best Ever Holiday Coffee

December 3, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Breakfast & Brunch

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Best Ever Holiday Coffee || Photography Kathryn McCraryBest Ever Holiday Coffee || Photography Kathryn McCraryBest Ever Holiday Coffee || Photography Kathryn McCrary Best Ever Holiday Coffee || Photography Kathryn McCrary Best Ever Holiday Coffee || Photography Kathryn McCrary

You last heard me talk about the love I have for my Nespresso VertuoLine here, but during this time of year that my Nespresso machine gets used more than anything else in my house.  For the obvious early morning rise and caffinate of course, but also Nespresso is perfect for the after dinner coffee.  Why is that (other than the obvious reason) you ask?  Because Nespresso has the ability to make everyone happy.  Decaf for the mother in law, no problem.  Black for dad, easy.  Espresso for the Mr., sure.  Half calf with extra chocolate sauce for mom, coming right up.  Nespresso VertuoLine allows everyone to have exactly what they want with the touch of a button and the hostess can just sit back and relax instead of catering to everyone’s need for something different.

So this year instead of storing and making ten different kinds of coffee use that time and create a coffee toppings bar like I did.  All you need is a few different types of Nespresso capsules, marshmallows, toffee or peppermint swizzle sticks, a gingerbread house or two, and toppings like whip cream, chocolate sauce, and peppermint flakes.  Oh and don’t forget the Baileys!  Nothing goes better with Nespresso’s Vanizio than homemade whip cream, chocolate sauce, and a pour or two of Baileys.  Cheers!  Truly, MKR

P.S.  Right now Nespresso is offering a $100 credit with the purchase of any Nespresso machine $199 and above!

*Photography, Kathryn McCrary

 

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Homemade Whip Cream
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Total Time
5 min
Prep Time
2 min
Cook Time
3 min
Total Time
5 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups heavy cream
  2. 2 ounces sugar
  3. Few dashes vanilla or peppermint for flavored whip
Instructions
  1. Whisk everything together until soft peaks form
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