Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions with Lentils & Greens

elicata Squash, Purple Onion, French Lentils, Garlic, Greensreens

This Thanksgiving, Find Joy in the Small Things, the Simple Things

More than ever, this year is about expressing gratitude for what we do have, for finding joy in the small and simple. Which for many of us means creating a simplified Thanksgiving menu that sparks joy. We’ll be enjoying this bright and flavorful Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions, with Lentils & Greens, Continue reading Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions with Lentils & Greens

Thanksgiving Checklist for an Organized Almost Stress-Free Feast

Roasted Delicata Squash Quinoa Arugula

Tips, Techniques and Plant-Centered Recipes for Appetizers, Desserts, Mains, Salads, Sides. . .plus, the Best Braised Turkey, Too

Thanksgiving on your mind? Fear not, there’s plenty of time to get organized for one of the best, and certainly most delicious, holidays of the year. Here’s your Thanksgiving Checklist to assist you in planning your menu, shopping, prepping and cooking an almost stress-free feast. Continue reading Thanksgiving Checklist for an Organized Almost Stress-Free Feast

Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta

Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout IngredientsComforting, Satisfying, Umami-Rich Mushroom Celeriac Ragout Spooned Over Soft, Luscious, Baked Polenta

After a few warm and comforting bites, it became obvious that cold weather had met its match. Each bite so satisfying, so luscious, so nurturing. Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta now tops my list for our “forget-the-turkey” Thanksgiving dinner. Continue reading Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone – Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone – Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season Starting Today Happy Thanksgiving Everyone – May Your Days Be Blessed with Health, Gratitude and Delight

This gorgeous silvery green pumpkin sits as the centerpiece on our Thanksgiving table. It is an heirloom Jarrahdale pumpkin grown by my favorite local farmers. A beautiful symbol of the season. I recently tried making pumpkin soup cooked inside a Jarrahdale pumpkin. Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving Everyone – Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

Thanksgiving Recipes – 18 Favorite Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts

Thanksgiving Recipes – 18 Favorite Recipes from Appetizers to DessertsThanksgiving Recipes Plus a Guide for a Stress-Free Holiday

Two weeks to one of the best meals of the year. Fabulous food, family, friends, laughter and memories. . .who could ask for anything more? Well, if you’re asking for tried-and-true favorite Thanksgiving recipes and a Thanksgiving Checklist, read on. Continue reading Thanksgiving Recipes – 18 Favorite Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts

Celeriac Roasted Whole with Coriander and Olive Oil – Thank you, Ottolenghi

Celeriac Roasted Whole with Coriander and Olive Oil

Celeriac Roasted Whole – Rich Deep Flavor and Luxurious Texture with So Little Effort

Perhaps you’ve begun finding a strange vegetable in your winter CSA box. Something rather alien looking. Something you put into your vegetable drawer waiting for a hint of inspiration as to how to eat it, or perhaps who to give it to. If that alien vegetable looks Continue reading Celeriac Roasted Whole with Coriander and Olive Oil – Thank you, Ottolenghi

Arugula Watercress Fennel Apple Almond Salad & Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Arugula Watercress Fennel Apple Almond Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette – Light, Bright, Tangy, Crisp Arugula Watercress Fennel Apple Almond Salad & Apple Cider Vinaigrette – Sure to Become Your New Favorite Salad and Salad Dressing

This light, bright, crisp and tangy salad provides the perfect complement to the typical carb-rich Thanksgiving meal. Arugula Watercress Fennel Apple Almond Salad has everything going for it. Crisp, peppery greens balanced with sweet apples, fennel, Continue reading Arugula Watercress Fennel Apple Almond Salad & Apple Cider Vinaigrette