Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Let’s face it, it’s not Thanksgiving without the pumpkin pie! Let alone this entire season of pumpkin everything! And I am so happy that I can continue this traditional pie at my holiday dinner, even though the ingredients may not be…
2018 Thanksgiving Countdown
The Thanksgiving Dinner can be a challenge for even the best of us. Let’s face it, Thanksgiving is a feasting holiday. This is the dinner your guests have been waiting all year to enjoy. And to top that off, it seems…
Moroccan Carrot and Garbanzo Bean Salad
As I mentioned in my previous post with the Pomegranate Walnut and Apple Salad, I have been so fascinated with Moroccan foods, particularly with these salad plates. The display of colorful, healthy salads, for me, would be a meal in itself.
Pomegranate Walnut and Apple Salad
I’m trying really hard this year to slow down and enjoy the holiday season, eat light and healthy and enjoy every day. I seem to do fine with eating healthy because it’s just the way I eat, but the hard…
Carrot Mash with Orange and Mint
Isn’t this color just gorgeous?? I was so thrilled with this recipe, I just had to share with all you lovelies! Just like so many of you, I’m preparing my Thanksgiving menu. I have this huge binder of tried and…
Roasted Sweet and White Potato Medley
If I could pick my one favorite way to serve potatoes, it’s roasted. Rosemary, oregano, garlicky olive oil infused. Crispy salty edges and buttery soft inside. Most recipes prepare roasted potatoes diced or cut in small wedges and I’ve made them in that way endless…
Gorgonzola Grape Salad
Have you ever been to one of those Brazilian or Argentinian Steak Houses? You know, when you have to prepare yourself days ahead eating light foods so that you can enjoy, or at least get a portion of your money’s worth, at these…
Pumpkin Pizzelles
Do you ever get something in your head that just consumes your thoughts and you just have to have it? And attempts to make it are unsuccessful… yet you refuse to accept defeat? I’m referring to a cookie recipe here, but…
Corn, Kale and Butternut Squash Saute
When I was growing up our Thanksgiving menu consisted of a big, gorgeous turkey, mashed potatoes, candied yams, green beans, salad, pasta, meatballs and sausage, pumpkin pie and birthday cake. Later that evening, sheet trays of homemade Sicilian pizza would be…
Pumpkin Roulade with Ginger Buttercream
When shopping for a house, a car or finding a special outfit on salt, ”as is” makes me cautious. It means not perfect. It means I’ll have to make alot of repairs and changes. But there are times when “as…
