Garlic Sauteed Spinach

Roasting the par boiled potato halves with smoking hot goose fat gives them a deliciously rich flavor that is irresistible to everyone attending your Christmas dinner party. Make-ahead tip: melt the goose fat in preheated oven, coat the partially boiled potatoes with the fat on a roasting tray and cover the tray with plastic wrap. Refrigerate and then bring to room temperature when you’re ready to roast. Serve these delicious potatoes with roasted goose.

Roasting seasoned tomatoes makes them smoky and flavorful in this recipe. These fabulously sweet, zesty and succulent tomatoes are best served on toast sprinkled with sea salt, or on top of a simple risotto.

This simple artichoke side dish is full of the flavors of lemon and fresh parsley. Sautéing the vegetables results in a deep, succulent and savory flavor. This is a perfect side dish for a festive Italian meal or buffet.

Roasting baby carrots along with Omega-3 rich olive oil, balsamic and sprinkling of thyme gives them rich, pickle-like flavor that packs a flavorful punch. Even a single serving of these roasted carrots gives you 300 percent Vitamin A of the daily recommendation.