Red Wine
Veal Demi-Glacé
Editor's note: The recipe below is part of a healthy and delicious spa menu developed exclusively for Epicurious by Canyon Ranch.
Striped Bass in Agrodolce Sauce
Agrodolce, an Italian sweet-and-sour sauce, combines vinegar and sugar. For tender results, be sure to peel off any leathery outer layers from the shallots.
Salmon Steaks with Red-Wine Butter
Unlike salmon fillets, salmon steaks have bones in the center. Any leftover red-wine butter is delicious on beef, lamb chops, chicken, or mushrooms.
Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce, Creamed Spinach, and Truffled French Fries
The truffled fries are an inspired, luxurious accompaniment.
Moroccan Braised Beef
Serve over couscous, if desired.
Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with Truffled Polenta and Lingonberry Sauce
Charles Alfonso of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, writes: "One of my favorite local restaurants is Dish Osteria and Bar, a place I discovered a few months ago. The food is so good that I go back nearly every weekend. The best dish I've had so far is the duck with polenta and lingonberry sauce."
The restaurant serves the duck with a side of rapini sautéed in garlic and olive oil.
Glögg
(Hot Scandanavian Christmas Punch)