Spinach Gnocchi with Shaved Ricotta Salata
Making gnocchi is one of my favorite stress relievers. It is a great family project for a Sunday afternoon over tea or wine, or in the company of good friends who are comfortable with the silence and …
Vegetarian Easter: Creamless Polenta with Shiitake Mushrooms au jus
Spring is a time for renewal and with Easter and Passover upon us, it is a time to reflect on the importance of friends and family. Making time for family meals and celebrations is essential but …
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Meatless Monday: Garden Risotto, Vegan, Gluten-Free with rice or Low Glycemic with Barley
Meatless Mondays is one thing but another thing is one without cheese or other dairy products. So last year I developed this recipe for a Vegan Risotto for a customer who said she missed eating …
Meatless Monday: Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodles
A bowl of savory noodles is always comfort food regardless of the cultural rendition. From the ubiquitous mac and cheese to the platter of Sunday spaghetti and meatballs, most of us feel loved when …
Pumpkin Seeds on Your Dinner Plate: The Way to Health and Happiness
I still dream of the colors and smells of Mexico City where I spent countless hours, over many years, wandering through the markets and street stands. From the market of San Angel in the Southwestern …
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3-Ingredient Pancakes for 1-From Scratch!
Breakfast is my favorite meal and the only one I never skip. Weekends are where I might splurge and have a bigger brunch-like dishes of eggs and side dishes but I rarely have pancakes as they leave me …
Meatless Mondays: Eggplant Coconut Curry
During the colder months in the Northeast, when the sun sets early, we crave rich, flavorful foods to warm our spirits. The combination of creamy, tropical coconut milk, the heat of Thai peppers, and …
Don’t Drink and Drive: Thai Basil and Lime Cordial Mocktail for the New Year!
By Shannon Voelkel Contributing Editor For many of us, the New Year is a definitive starting point, a moment in time in which it makes sense to us to begin things. The closing of the year brings …
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Nut-Free, Nutty Pumpkin Seed Oil
Pumpkins are so versatile and the perfect fruit for a sustainable kitchen, where even the seeds won't go to waste. The meat can be used to make a puree that can then be used as a pie filling or base …
