Apple & Toasted Walnut Rugelach
My stepfather is famous in our family for his dislike of cinnamon. And yet, there are exceptions: he loved when his mother--my beautiful...
The Blood & Bones of My Enemies (Vegan Meringues & Black Cherry Dipping Sauce)
T. Rex has been binge-watching Game of Thrones the last few weeks and all of that sword-fighting has wormed its way into my psyche. ...
Cauliflower & Date Salad in Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
It sounds weird but cauliflower and dates are a natural pairing. Add pomegranate molasses, onions, pine nuts, and feta cheese, and it...
Better Butter…‘Cause It’s Got Stuff in It!
A bevy of butters! From left to right: Honey Butter, Mexican Chocolate Butter, Roasted Garlic Butter, Masala Butter, Chive Butter, &...
Spaghetti Squash Latkes
I've always loved squash but the first time I tried spaghetti squash as a kid, I felt, well, betrayed. It certainly didn't taste like...
Creepy, Corny Crania
These bite-size marshmallow treats look like brains with a red artery running between the hemispheres! 1 package of berry-flavored fruit...
Three Pepper Polenta (With or Without Tangelo Salad)
This Three Pepper Polenta is a practically perfect main dish for vegetarians but also pairs with pan-fried perch, chicken cutlets, roast...
Pimpin' Polenta
Polenta, grits, cornmeal mush—whatever you want to call it—can be pretty bland by itself so I give it a jumpstart in the flavor...
Portabella Mushrooms Stuffed with Potatoes & Artichokes
I love mushrooms. Love them. But when it comes to portabella mushrooms—especially those that top out at 6 inches across—I find eating...
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Of course, sweet potatoes are delicious with butter and brown sugar but other than Thanksgiving (and the leftovers for breakfast the next...