Gabriel Kreuther's Holiday Dinner
烟熏Salmon-Stuffed泡芙
An ideal finger food appetizer, these smoked salmon-stuffed puffs (filled with Dijon mustard, sour cream, and salmon of course) are fluffy but flavorful.
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Mini Tartes Flambées
This is a bite-size version ofarte flambée, a traditional Alsatian tart. Gabriel Kreuther's mother makestarte flambéeon the family farm in Alsace, using home-smoked bacon and home-grown onions.
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Pecan-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Juniper Jus
Suggested wine pairing: A full-bodied red will echo the juniper-berry jus and the rich pecan coating on the beef tenderloin.
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Escarole and Fresh Herb Salad with Apples and Pomegranates
Artfully blending fruits and veggies, this light salad is a fantastic palate cleanser for the heavier dishes on the holiday menu.
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Prune Custard Tart
This creamy, fruity, elegant dessert was inspired partly by Gabriel Kreuther's grandfather, a farmer who used to grow plums and dry them for homemade tarts.
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Frozen Fruit Nougat with Citrus Sauce
This frozen nougat is like a light ice cream studded with all kinds of delicious things—dried cranberries, apricots, candied orange rind.