Turkey soup is the answer to not wasting all the deliciousness hiding in those seasoned, long roasted bones; and those tiny morsels of meat that somehow escaped the carving knife. Here is a very simple recipe for making the most out of those bones. Adding the tomatoes and beans add flavor […]
This Cranberry-Pomegranate-Orange Sauce glistens like rubies in a bowl. It has a slightly tart flavor from the fresh cranberries and pomegranate juice and sweetness from the orange juice and marmalade. I find that a little tart on your tongue goes a long way in lightening up the meal. Cranberry-Pomegranate-Orange Sauce […]
I created this Smashed Potato and Root Vegetables recipe because my Mother insisted she was allergic to all vegetables except for red and white ones. I took it as a personal challenge to create recipes that she could eat. This one is all white. It passed muster. Smashed means mashed […]
Roasted Corn, Heirloom Tomato and Basil Salad is so fresh and colorful that you just want to dive in and eat it. In the Spring, you can scrape the kernels off fresh ears of corn; but in the Winter, you can defrost bags of corn and the results will still […]
I make this Vegan Mixed Mushroom Gravy specifically for my daughter, who is vegetarian. The truth is, everybody else loves it too. The gravy’s rich brown color comes from the juices of the Portobello mushrooms . I use more of those than any other mushrooms. Rather than do the annoying […]
Mushroom Soup with Thyme is my “go to” soup whenever I don’t know what to make and I’m in a rush. Everyone loves it including my grandchildren! The fresh thyme gives such wonderful flavor to the earthy mushrooms! I like to purée at least half the Mushroom Soup with Thyme […]
This recipe for Carrot Pudding was handed down through my husband’s family. It counts as a vegetable but tastes like a dessert. The sweet puréed carrots go perfectly with roasted chicken or grilled steak. I like to use large organic carrots. They have so much more flavor than the pre-peeled […]
Zucchini Soup/Vichyssoise is a perfect way to use up some of that zucchini in your garden! Choose the narrow ones which are more flavorful. Add a potato to the soup and turn it into a zucchini flavored, dairy free vichyssoise. Preparing Zucchini Soup/Vichyssoise without the potato gives you more of […]
Poaching chicken cutlets keeps them very soft and moist. They become the perfect foil for any sauce you choose. For this recipe, I chose to make a pure roasted pepper puree-just seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Capers and olives give it an extra flavor boost. This recipe is […]
Asparagus and Mushroom salad may sound basic; but it can be ramped up with the type of mushrooms you choose. For a casual meal, choose plain white button mushrooms; but for a celebration, make a salad of asparagus and fresh or reconstituted morels. They’re definitely pricey but sometimes the occasion […]