Vegan Potato Latkes: Joy and light for all
This holiday season is like no other. Whether your are celebrating Hanukkah or Christmas, or both; these crispy potato latkes will bring joy to all-especially because they don’t have egg and are a hit …
Vegan Pad Thai for every occasion: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy free and delicious (and even nut-free with toasted pumpkin seeds)
As the holidays approach, most of us are caught in the rut of what we think we should eat on certain holidays. This is particularly challenging when we have vegetarians, vegans and the …
Potato au gratin: culinary rags to riches
There is nothing better than the plebeian potato raised to patrician heights when sliced, baked and topped with cheese and brought to bubbling, golden goodness in a hot oven. Ingredients 1 …
Vegan (formerly English) Trifle: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Perfect for any Holiday!
Nothing says holiday party like a colorful bowl of berry trifle. A palette of glistening sponge cake floating in a cloud of creamy custard and whipped cream, dotted with the bright hues of berries, …
Persian-inspired omelet for a luscious spring meal
Even though my husband is not a fan of Meatless Monday, he is always excited by any meal made with eggs. Tonight I made a frittata inspried by the Persian dish called Kuku sabzi, an omelet made with …
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Meatless Monday: Cream of Celery soup with Spring Scallion Greens
Spring is a time for new beginnings and today I begin all over again! During this season of indulging across holidays and cultures, I am thinking about lighter meals. Out here on the North …
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Pea Pancakes with Creme Fraiche and smoked salmon
On a day when time is scarce and you need to shop in your freezer for a quick dinner, a box of high quality, organic frozen peas is the beginning of an impromptu gourmet dinner of pea blinis …
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Persian-inspired chicken stew with spinach, fresh herbs and chicken
I am am happy to see Persian cuisine getting it fair attention these days, as it is among my favorites. I had so many Persian friends during my college days in the Midwest and many of them were …
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Perfect Saffron Rice in your rice cooker
People always ask me about my rice and I will proudly confess that I use a rice cooker. I love to make saffron rice as a side dish for Mediterranean flavors as it enhances any type of meat or …
