INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
butter
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
pepper
1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp
ground cloves
1/8 tsp
ground allspice
2 cups
pecan halves
1 tbsp
sugar
1/4 cup
cranberry juice or water
1/4 cup
dried cranberries
1/4 cup
red wine or raspberry vinegar
1
shallot, peeled and quartered
1
small garlic clove, peeled
2 tsp
fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 tsp
Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
pepper
3/4 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lb
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 medium)
Salt and black pepper
1 tbsp
vegetable or canola oil
1/2 cup
water
1
large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 8-10 cups)
8 oz
sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1
Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped or sliced thin
1/2
red onion, sliced thin
1/4 cup
dried cranberries
1 cup
spiced pecans, store-bought or following the simple recipe below