Focus Magazine of SWFL Cheers To Your Style | Page 172

FAMILY FEATURES A s you prepare for this season of celebrations, consider recipes that offer a fresh approach to the traditional holiday menu. With its sweet simplicity and vibrant color, a garnish featuring California grapes can make your meal presenta­ ion even more enticing. Keep those mealtime traditions intact by serving favorites like t Brussels sprouts, but pair them with sweet California grapes in a salad for the perfect balance of flavor and crunchy texture. A beloved side dish, such as cornbread dressing, will exceed all expectations with ingredients like red and green grapes, butternut squash, walnuts and pan­ etta. Complete the meal with a new twist on a trifle that c results in a rich dessert worthy of any gathering for the holidays and beyond. For more ways to increase the freshness and flavor of your holiday meals, visit GrapesfromCalifornia. com, Facebook.com/GrapesfromCalifornia and Pinterest.com/GrapesfromCA. 1 72 FOCUS of SWFL 2014