Southern Lady

A Merry Exchange

Spiced Pomegranate Apple Cider

MAKES 8 TO 10 SERVINGS

2 quarts apple cider
1½ quarts pomegranate juice
1 cup maple syrup
4 cinnamon sticks
1 large orange (about 10 ounces), halved
1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped and reserved
1 teaspoon whole cloves
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Garnish: fresh apple slices, fresh orange slices

1. In a large Dutch oven, stir together cider, juice, and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Strain mixture; discard any solids. Divide evenly between mugs. Garnish with apple and orange, if desired.

Squash, Kale, and Radicchio Salad

MAKES 8 TO 10 SERVINGS

1 acorn squash (about 1½ pounds), halved, seeded, and sliced crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons

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