Naturally sweet, luxuriously textured and one of the most nutrient rich of all vegetables, sweet potatoes are at their freshest right now from November through December—though their place in a healthy diet continues throughout the year. Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato Puree w/ Fresh Orange or Lime Juice
Pass the Cranberries, PleaseThe tart and tangy flavor of cranberries provides a festive counterpoint to the rich and savory turkey, stuffing and gravy. Their glossy and glorious redness brightens an otherwise Continue reading Triple-Delish Cranberry Sauce
Ah, the flavors and smells of Thanksgiving. They all come together in this traditional bread stuffing (or dressing)—surely one of the most important dishes on the Thanksgiving menu. Continue reading Fresh Herb & Wild Mushroom Bread Stuffing
A Moist, Tender & Perfectly Cooked TurkeyThis is my favorite turkey recipe—and has been for three years running—producing tender, moist breast meat and falling-off-the bone dark meat with lots of flavorful veggies and wild mushrooms Continue reading Braised Turkey w/ Fresh Herbs, Wild Mushrooms & Vegetables
A Crust for All of Your Pies & TartsAs promised, here’s the recipe for a tender, light, flaky and mostly whole-wheat crust for all of your pies and tarts throughout the year. Made from both unbleached white and whole wheat pastry flours for a richer flavor, this crust is easy to prepare in a food processor, stand mixer or by hand. Because of its high butter content, be sure to use cold butter, work quickly in a cool kitchen and chill the dough before rolling it out. Today’s post focuses on a fluted-edge bottom crust—perfect for Pumpkin Pie. For more options see pages 76-81 in my book Fruit-Sweet & Sugar-Free. Continue reading A Buttery, Whole-Wheat Pie Crust
The Thanksgiving Count-Down BeginsToday’s post on Pumpkin Pie begins a series of some of my favorite
Thanksgiving recipes. Next week I will share my recipe for an incredibly moist and tender Braised Turkey with Herbs and Vegetables. Week three will feature a somewhat traditional Continue reading Perfectly Delicious Maple Pumpkin Pie
It’s HalloweenWith everything ’round us orange and black,
in the holiday spirit here’s a dish to match.
Halloween recipes seem to be about sweets and treats or blood sausage 
and offal. So I want to get this post up quickly so you’ll have something more balanced and less intimidating Continue reading Roasted Orange Bell Pepper Sauce w/ Black Pasta
