CranAppleNut Muffins—Gluten-Free or Not

Cranapplenut Muffins (c) jfhaugenGot Cranberries?

Wahoo, here’s a great recipe for you if you remembered to freeze a bag or two of fresh cranberries last November or December. CranAppleNut Muffins are delicious. They have always been one of my favorites—even more so now that I’ve perfected a gluten-free Continue reading CranAppleNut Muffins—Gluten-Free or Not

Braised Purple Cabbage and Apples

Braised Purple Cabbage & Apples (c) jfhaugen“A Red Cabbage Dish with Apples.”

That was Auntie Esther’s response to my question asking her what special dish she would like me to prepare. I had just finished three months learning the fundamentals of French cooking at London’s Cordon Bleu School Continue reading Braised Purple Cabbage and Apples

Slow-Cooked Broccoli & Potato Soup

Broccoli Florets (c) jfhaugen

60 Minutes of Slow Cooking Makes the Difference

Broccoli soup can be delicious, though in days past perhaps it was the cream cheese and/or cheddar cheese that made it so. Plus, there was always a concern about cooking it quickly enough so that the color remained bright green and fresh tasting Continue reading Slow-Cooked Broccoli & Potato Soup

Greek Cauliflower & Chickpea Stew w/ Spinach, Kalamatas & Feta

Greek Cauliflower, Chickpea Stew w Spinach, Kalamatas, Feta (c) jfhaugen“Cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education.” —Mark Twain

One-Pot Wonders

There’s something about one-pot meals that are so nurturing. Guess that’s why I often prepare soups and stews and stir-fries—everything altogether in one pot with all the flavors harmoniously blended. After cooking Continue reading Greek Cauliflower & Chickpea Stew w/ Spinach, Kalamatas & Feta

Roasted & Marinated Beets

Roasted, Marinating Beets(c) jfhaugenBeets in the summer, beets in the fall;
Beets in the winter may be best of all!

Roasted and Marinated Beets by themselves, as stars in a salad with goat cheese and walnuts or as a side vegetable with polenta or other grains are great ways to enjoy beet’s vibrant purple-crimson color, earthy-sweet taste, smooth texture and nutrition Continue reading Roasted & Marinated Beets

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts w Toasted Pecans & Balsamic Vinegar (c) jfhaugenHold Everything!

Now’s the time to try Brussels sprouts as their season is about to end. Quick and vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts are sooo delicious, that I changed today’s post so as to get this recipe to you asap Continue reading Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Orange & Almond Cake

Orange Almond Cake (c) jfhaugenHappy Valentine’s Day

Roses are red, violets are blue, honey is sweet and so are you!

A Cake for All Reasons . . .
Moist, luscious, gluten-free, honey-sweetened Orange & Almond Cake is a great birthday cake, an excellent tea cake, a cake for Valentine’s Day Continue reading Orange & Almond Cake