The (Healthy) Holiday MenuMulled Cider or Red Wine This smooth and yummy beverage is perfect to serve in the autumn and straight through the holidays for a Christmas brunch or a cold winter evening by the fire. You can use either wine or apple cider. It depends on what you feel is appropriate for the occasion and your guests. 3 1⁄2 cups apple cider or 1 bottle red wine 1 cup purified water 1⁄2 cup sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 1⁄2 lemon, cut into slices 12 whole cloves Put all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Strain and serve in cups or heat-resistant clear glasses. Roasted Pepper Turkey with Orange LiqueurI make this for a holiday dinner or when I’m planning to have a large group of friend and family over. The outside of the turkey is encrusted with a baked-on pepper rub. Inside, the meat is juicy and tender. This is great served with the Serrano Chili and Cilantro Cornbread Muffins (page 253), a side of Pear Relish (page 252) or Fresh Applesauce (page 2 ... read full excerpt from: The Healthy Kitchen ebook
