Food
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Many cooks wouldn't dare stray far from the usual fare, but what if you wanted to try something a little different this year? Are you brave enough to put Food Network star Alton Brown's green bean casserole on the table? If you yearn to show off your culinary skills but don't want to offend your guests, why not do both? Tweak some of those favorite dishes by recharging them with some fresh new ingredients.
A new place to chow down on falafel, shawarma, fattoush and shish kebab is La Pita Mediterranean Cuisine, which opens Monday.
A blend of buttermilk and honey makes these easy-to-prep corn muffins exceptionally sweet and tender. The muffins can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Use any leftover buttermilk to make creamy dressings, fluffy pancakes or even a tangy smoothie.
Section editor: Sally Scherer (859) 231-3303. Section writer: Sharon Thompson (859) 231-3321. Email: hlfeatures@herald-leader.com
