That Gourmet Touch

• Add candles, cloth napkins, and cool jazz (not too loud, please) to make even the plainest meal special.
• Chop fresh parsley to make 1/2 cup. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and the minced zest of 1/2 lemon. Cover and store n the refrigerator. Use this mixture~known as persillade~as a flavoring or garnish for soup, meat, and seafood, adding a pinch or two at a time just before cooking is complete. It also gives salad dressings a boost.
• Cut acorn squash in half, remove the seeds, place the squash in a baking pan, and brush with melted butter and honey. Sprinkle with nutmeg and allspice, or a dash of powdered mustard, then bake at 350 degrees F until soft, about 45 minutes.

Adapted from: Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Advice By the Editors of The Old Farmer's Almanac

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