A whole roasted cauliflower is a thing of beauty! Can anyone resist digging into that crisp outside and discovering the soft mellow flavors within? I must have tried to roast a whole cauliflower a zillion times before I settled on the method that satisfied my taste buds most. Here’s how. […]
This soup is silky smooth and light. It has a mild spinach flavor. The pear really shines through when you sprinkle the soup with the cardamom dusted pear croutons. Add them to the soup after it’s been served so they don’t get soggy. Warning: make more than you think you’ll […]
Sometimes, you just want to add a thin layer of sugar over a simple cookie. This easy recipe will allow you to do just that. Mix the sugar with water for a plain sweet glaze. Mix the sugar with juice for a flavored glaze. The choice is yours! Prep time: […]
Frozen strawberries puréed with 3 other ingredients will give you a delicious and creamy non-dairy sorbet! Spoon it into an orange shell for a company dinner or eat it as soft serve right away. I promise, this recipe will quickly become your go-to instant dessert! I like to change the […]
Parsnips are sweet, Granny Smith apples are tart and the pomegranate molasses ties them together. I think you’ll enjoy this unusual combination of flavors enhanced with coriander. Prep time: 30 minutes
It’s so exciting to find a beloved recipe in the back of a box of “oldies but goodies”. I used to make these every year as part of a cookie assortment for holidays. I’ve reworked the recipe and made it healthier and “nut free”-except for the coconut. Naturally, you can […]
This soup takes cauliflower to a whole new level. It’s light, creamy without cream, and full of Umami from shitakes and black truffle oil. The prep couldn’t be more simple but the flavor is extraordinary! Prep: 20 minutes
When you realize that if you make tons of cupcakes for your grandchildren; you have to frost them and you don’t have a lot of time- this is the perfect frosting. Using unsweetened cocoa instead of chocolate that you have to chop up and melt is a great time saver. […]
Tofu is an amazing vegetarian protein. It literally absorbs any marinade you soak it in. It also absorbs the flavors of any recipe you add it to. The trick is to press the moisture out of the tofu and give it enough time to soak up the flavors of the […]
Think Pecan Pie with a little less gooey filling! These tarts have lots of toasted pecan crunch with just enough delicious goo to hold them together. The phyllo shells look amazing and give a great crunch. I’ve made this in a rectangular tart shape and in mini muffin pans. Both […]