34 THE COURIER SUN • THANKSGIVING • NOVEMBER 19, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com Enjoying the fall garden’s bountiful harvest When the calendar turns to fall months, temperatures drop and local football teams come to mind. With the approach of the cooler weather, many of us also begin to yearn for the warmth of comfort foods like hearty soups and stews or freshly baked pies, but these traditional favorites need not be boring and unhealthy. A modern take on comfort foods uses what is fresh and available during the season, but also explores new ingredients and stretches your imagination to look at old ingredients or recipes in new ways. Regardless of where in the country you live, fall produce is becoming abundantly available. For some regions, families have begun making their annual pilgrimage to the local orchard to pick apples or pears, and pumpkins are maturing in the backyard garden waiting to be turned into jack-o-lanterns. But even if these crops aren’t possible to grow in your area, fresh autumn favorites like pumpkins, apples, parsnips and kale are still most likely making frequent appearances at local farmers markets and grocery stores. Roast them, stew them, can them or bake them. Pumpkin, squash, root vegetables, apples and pears make for great cuisine that the whole family can enjoy. For a new take on old favorites, try adding rutabaga slices to your au gratin potato recipe or pop some cubed squash in while cooking up your family’s favorite beef stew. Get the whole family involved and take the kids along to the market to fi nd new vegetables to sample. Getting everyone interested in new fl avors can be exciting. Sample some unfamiliar items and fi nd new favorites. Kids will enjoy comparing the fl avors of roasted carrots, parsnips, rutabagas, yams, potatoes, jicama and squash when marinated in a dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Decide which fl avors your family prefers and make this a seasonal tradition to cook up together annually. Whether you’ve grown your own produce or pick it up at the market, America’s Test Kitchen and Miracle-Gro have teamed up to provide fresh new recipes and tips on fall gardening at www.scotts. com/GroYourOwn. Sample some of these delicious recipes while incorporating fall plants and produce into the menu and even learn which fall crops are best to grow in your area of the country. Of course, nothing compares with the satisfaction of growing your own produce. Even if you didn’t plant a garden this year, why not make plans for one next year? With just a sunny place for a container on the balcony or a small plot in the backyard, you can easily plant your own garden to grow fresh squash, rutabagas or carrots in the spring to be enjoyed by your family next fall. If you prefer the crunch of a freshly picked apple, try planting a dwarf apple tree instead. As the temperatures drop, enjoy the season’s harvest by incorporating locally grown produce into the menu. Start reviewing new recipes to try for family and friends and test their reactions. With the hearty fl avors of freshly grown and harvested vegetables from the garden, everyone will be clamoring for more. Courtesy BPT s thanksgiving OPENING TIMES MON & TUES: CLOSED WED. & THURS: 5PM -10PM FRI. & SAT: 5PM-12AM SUN: 11AM-4PM SAVE 10% WHEN YOU MENTION QUEENS COURIER DISCOUNT VALID ON DINING ROOM MEALS ONLY Live Life With a Dash of Pa-Nash! CELEBRATE YOUR SPECIAL MOMENTS WITH PA-NASH!!! REDEEMABLE NOW THROUGH DEC 2015 UPSCALE AND STYLISH DINING IS NOW IN SOUTHEAST QUEENS EUROSOUL MENU, EXOTIC DRINKS AND A FULL PA-NASH LINE -UP OF ENTERTAINMENT SUNDAY BRUNCH EUROSOUL RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 144-14 243RD STREET QUEENS, NEW YORK 11AM-4PM 2FOR40 S P E C I A L HAPPY HOUR 5PM-8PM WED-FRI 2FOR1 DRINKS 2FOR15 APPETIZERS SPACE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE EVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE PANASHNYC.COM Riccardo’s HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 2015 Wednesday, December 16th (5-10PM) $40PER PERSON Treat your Company to an Unforgettable Celebration! * tax & gratuity included CONTINENTAL HOT & COLD SMORGASBORD Open Bar • Holiday Decorations NY’S HOTTEST PARTY DJ If you think your company is too small for a private party but deserves a holiday celebration, why not treat your employees to a holiday party they will never forget? OPEN BAR! UNLIMITED FOR 5 HOURS VALET PARKING ONLY BEST PARTY IN QUEENS! New York’s Hottest Party *Reservations Only Please Ask About New Year’s Eve! WWW.RICCARDOS.COM Treat Your Company To The Hottest Party In Queens! SPECIAL HOLIDAY PACKAGE $35per person, • Your own private room • 4 hours open bar (wine, beer, soda, liquor) • Unlimited hot & cold smorgasbord • Holiday dessert & coffee Available Monday-Thursday (slightly higher on weekends) ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES Banquet office open every day 12 noon to 9PM, later on weekends 25 Person Minimum plus gratuities & applicable sales tax of 8.875% 21-01 24th Avenue, Astoria • 718-721-7777
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