Peperonata — Appetizer, Side Dish, Pasta Sauce, Pizza Topping, Omelet Filling, etc.“They look like worms.” Though, after one bite, Paul’s opinion changed to, “Delicious!” There’s nothing else quite like the sweet and savory taste of Peperonata. This colorful blend of sweet peppers stewed Continue reading Peperonata — Bold & Versatile Italian Stewed Sweet Peppers
Hold 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
“May the Calendar Keep Bringing
Happy Holidays To You.”
As the calendar brings us closer to Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, so it also brings happy holidays with an increase in parties and gatherings from now until New Year’s Day. With more and more of us eating cleaner and healthier diets, there also comes a quandary around the holidays—what to prepare and what to eat that is both healthful and delicious Continue reading Fig Black Olive Walnut Tapenade
Not too tart and not too sweet,
A most delicious tea-time treat.
Easy to please and quick to depart,
A rustic, holiday open-faced tart.
I’ve wanted to prepare a Cranberry Apple Crostata (“a rustic, holiday open-faced tart”) Continue reading Cranberry Apple Crostata
“There are only ten minutes in the life of a pear when it is perfect to eat.” ~Ralph Waldo EmersonWell, maybe 15 minutes, but those are sacred minutes for eating a pear. Its texture becomes velvety, moist and glistens in the light. And its luscious, heavenly fragrance and flavor are the essence of “pearness.” Continue reading Watercress, Belgian Endive & Pear Salad with Goat Cheese, Shallot-Mustard Vinaigrette & Maple-Glazed Walnuts
Thanksgiving 2011 is already behind us except for the memories and any leftovers still in the fridge. Though now that we’ve enjoyed those fabulous leftovers for at least a couple of meals, it’s time to get creative Continue reading Once-A-Year Turkey Soup
A Thanksgiving Poem‘Twas the night of Thanksgiving, I just couldn’t sleep.
I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving to One and All!
