A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Mini Sweet Potato Gratins Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: All the deliciousness of the classic sweet potato casserole but in miniature form! Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons brown sugar 3/4 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, minced 3/4 tsp. fresh rosemary leaves, minced 3/4 tsp. grated orange zest 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp….
Frisee Salad with Winter Spiced Poached Pears Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A festive winter salad that is worthy of the Holidays. Ingredients For the Poached Pears: 2 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored (I recommend Bosc) 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1/4 cup maple syrup (Grade B if you can find it)…
Wheat Berry Salad with Whiskey-Soaked Cranberries, Kale and Roasted Butternut Squash Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A hearty and colorful salad packed with tons of good-for-you ingredients. Ingredients For the Salad: 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup whiskey 2 cups wheat berries 6 cups water 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1.5…
Roasted Squash with Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A colorful and easy side dish that is perfect for the holidays. Ingredients For the Salad: 3 delicata squash 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/2…
Cranberry Upside Down Cake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: One 9-inch cake This cake is dense and moist cake with a tart and sweet caramel-like brown sugar topping. And it’s so festive! Ingredients 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed 3/4 cups (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided 12 ounces fresh cranberries 1 3/4 cups…
Spicy Apple-Tomato Salsa Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 5 cups Salsa gets a fall face-lift with the addition of apples. Try this sweet and spicy salsa at your next party! Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 cup onions, small diced 1 large apple, peeled, cored and…
Cherry-Hazelnut Bread Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A beautifully rustic bread dotted with dried tart cherries and toasty hazelnuts. It’s perfect for breakfast and makes great sandwiches as well. Ingredients For the Sponge: 3/4 cups water 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (I used King Arthur) 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast (I used Fleischmann’s)…
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies are a decadent treat that are as pretty to look at as they are the eat! Ingredients For the Pumpkin Cheesecake Batter: 8 ounces (about 1 cup) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature 6…
Homemade Maple Cream Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Homemade Maple Cream is a decadent treat! Use it anyway you would use maple syrup. Or give it as a gift to the foodies in your life. Ingredients For the Maple Cream: 3 cups Grade A maple syrup 1/4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil Other: Several…
Roasted Sweet Potato and Yogurt Breakfast Boats Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Roasted sweet potatoes are awesome for breakfast! They are warm, sweet, filling and make excellent vehicles for other breakfast staples like yogurt and fruit. Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey A few pinches of…
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecakes with Bourbon Whipped Cream and Salted Caramel Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Individual Pumpkin Pie Cheesecakes topped with Bourbon Whipped Cream and Salted Caramel are a special fall treat. Ingredients For the Crust 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cups gluten free graham cracker or cookie crumbs 1/2 tsp. pumpkin…
Pear, Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Apricot Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A great fall salad that will keep you full for hours. Ingredients For the Salad: 1 cup quinoa 1 3/4 cups water 1 large pear, cored and chopped 2 cups spinach 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled…