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LATEST RECIPES FROM THE BLOG
Parmesan Popovers with Thyme
How to make the best Popovers from scratch with just 15 minutes of hands-on time! Light and airy on the inside, golden and crispy on the outside, popovers are a beautiful addition to your holiday table or a simple, easy way to elevate weeknight dinners. The simple batter can be made ahead! With just a…
Berry Naughty
Assertive rye whiskey, enlivened with tart cranberry & lemon, the whole softened by 2 festive liqueurs; garnished with a bit of holiday fruit, or (depending on how you’ve been this year) – a lump of “coal.” When Sylvia first asked if I would be up for devising a drink called a “Berry Naughty,” my initial…
Sagey Mushroom Walnut Roast
Sagey Mushroom Walnut Roast- a savory, hearty vegetarian main dish, perfect for the holiday table. Make this ahead and serve with Mushroom gravy and Mashed Potatoes. “Enough” is a feast. ~Buddhist Proverb With more and more people turning to plant-based meals I thought I’d share a recipe for a delicious meatless main for your holiday table this year….
Butternut Squash Gratin with Leeks, Sage and Walnuts
Butternut Squash Gratin with Leeks, Sage and Walnuts – a delicious vegetarian side dish, highlighting the best of fall ingredients, worthy of the holiday table! Vegan-adaptable. We can’t decide what we like best about this Butternut Squash Gratin- the melted leeks, the toasted walnuts, the fresh sage, or the hint of nutmeg that infuses the…
Roasted Eggplant Lasagna with Arugula Pesto
Roasted Eggplant Lasagna- a cozy, hearty vegetarian dinner recipe made easy with no-boil noodles. Top it off with flavorful Arugula Almond Pesto! Keto, GF and Vegan-adaptable! This delicious Eggplant Lasagna is so warm and comforting -it is one of those dishes you actually get kind of excited about the leftovers. I am actually eating the…
Sourdough Crackers
How to make homemade crackers from sourdough discard or starter. A quick, easy and adaptable recipe. These crackers are crisp, tangy and incredibly addicting! What you can plan is too small for you to live. ~David Whyte Made with sourdough discard, these crackers are a favorite in our house and usually gone within a day. I…
Arugula Almond Pesto
A simple recipe for Arugula Almond Pesto designed to enliven soups, stews, cassoulets, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. It’s vegan and made without pine nuts- adding a delicious peppery brightness to dishes you are already making! This is one of the oldest recipes on the blog and I’m bringing it all the way to the front…
Old Fashioned Cocktail
How to make an Old Fashioned- a simple American classic. This version substitutes orange zest for the traditional orange peel garnish and incorporates 2 simple syrups, elevating it to its fullest potential! The Old Fashioned. So-called, in the late 1800s, because cocktails had become so encumbered with newfangled ingredients that bar patrons began to request…
Salmon with Braised French Lentils
Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Thyme served over Braised French Green Lentils– a simple healthy weeknight dinner recipe! Here’s a simple healthy dinner recipe that is not only full of flavor, it’s full of protein, fiber and healthy fat – Salmon with Braised Lentils. It’s pretty humble in a way, but I really love this…
Simple Braised French Lentils
Simple Braised French Lentils – nourishing and comforting and a delicious healthy side dish that pairs well with so many things! Leftovers can be frozen, or repurposed into breakfast or into a salad! Here’s a simple recipe for Braised French Lentils that comes in so handy this time of year! I don’t know about you,…
Oaxacan Baked Sweet Potatoes
Oaxacan-Style, Baked Sweet Potatoes are loaded up with healthy veggies, infused with Oaxacan flavors, and served up with optional, Quick Mole Sauce. Healthy, flavorful, and perfect for Sunday meal prep. Keep them vegan or add cheese. When things change inside you, things change around you. —Unknown We’ve been loving sweet potatoes lately. They are so hearty…
Pumpkin Soup with Leeks and White beans
This Pumpkin Soup with Leeks and White beans is the perfect symphony of Autumn flavors. A silky pumpkin broth with leeks, kale, apples, sage and cannellini beans is such a harmonious combination -it just might inspire you to sing for your supper! Don’t drink at the water’s edge. Throw yourself in. Become the water. Only…
How to make Pumpkin Puree
How to make homemade Pumpkin Puree from scratch- a simple easy step-by-step recipe to use in place of canned pumpkin. Learn how to roast pumpkin, puree pumpkin and store it for future use, all in about an hour! When you do things from your soul you feel a river moving in you, a joy. Rumi…
Brinjal Curry (Indian Eggplant)
A flavorful recipe for Brinjal Curry (Indian Eggplant) gently simmered in a fragrant Masala sauce until meltingly tender. Serve with Indian-style Basmati Rice and naan bread for a delicious vegetarian or vegan Indian-inspired meal. There isn’t a tree in the world the wind hasn’t shaken. ~Hindu Proverb Here’s a delicious and healthy Indian recipe, called…
25 Vegan & Vegetarian Side Dishes
Here are 25 of our most popular Vegan & Vegetarian Side dishes to help incorporate more vegetables into our diet. Whether you are wholefoods, plant-based or simply wanting to try new or different veggies, you’ll find a delicious selection of healthy vegetable sides to nourish body and soul. If you’ve been here a while, you’ll know we cook…
