My family isn’t vegan; but every once in awhile, we have guests who are. I had torn out this recipe ages ago from somewhere. It looks like magazine paper as opposed to newspaper. The original recipe is not vegan; but it just took a few changes to make it so. […]
Cuisine: American
Strawberry Blueberry Tart
This Strawberry Blueberry Tart is a delicious and beautiful way to celebrate the summer. The contrasting textures and taste of cooked and raw blueberries combined with the sweetness of fresh, juicy strawberries is irresistible. Serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream if you’re having a dairy meal. Enjoy! […]
Roasted Cauliflower
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. […]
Spinach and Pear Soup
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 […]
Confectioners Sugar Glaze
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: […]
Strawberry Sorbet
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 […]
Parsnip and Apple Soup with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
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
Coconut-Chocolate Chip Squares
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 […]
Cauliflower Soup with Shitake Mushrooms and Black Truffle Oil
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
Easy Mocha Frosting
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. […]