What did you do the day after Thanksgiving? Most people either rested from the hectic day of cleaning and cooking and cleaning again or go shopping. What did I do, well, I baked…Yes I cooked last night but its cold today and my other half and I are home, so I thought I would bake…
Recipes
Vegan Chipotle Butternut Squash Cornbread with Maple Butter
Sometimes you just have to turn up the volume in the kitchen and combine flavors that you would think go together that may or may not be traditional; that’s exactly what I did with my recipe for this scrumptious vegan chipotle butternut squash cornbread with maple butter. This cornbread will be served tonight as part…
Curried Persimmon, Golden Raisin & Cranberry Chutney with Almonds
My neighbor gave me some beautiful persimmons last week and for the life of me I couldn’t make up my mind what to make with them until today. This morning I came up with this tangy chutney of persimmons, golden raisin and cranberries with almonds. Thanksgiving has been on my mind so I thought this…
Mini Pear, Gorgonzola & Bacon Tarts with Walnuts
Fall is creeping upon us and it’s my favorite season, especially during fall harvest farm to table freshness with my new recipe using fresh sweet pears in a savory mini bite, perfect for a breezy brisk day. These mini pear, Gorgonzola & bacon tarts take pears on a savory trip to the party table with…
Pumpkin Pecan Tassies
It sure seemed like fall arrived overnight…it was in the high 90’s just the other day and now today it’s in the 60’s and windy. What to do on this chilly autumn day? Well bake a tasty treat, of course and so I made my new recipe for these scrumptious vegan pumpkin pecan tassies with…
Mini Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Waffles with BBQ Pulled Pork
Why limit yourself with chicken & waffles when you can have pork & waffles; my new recipe for these cute mini jalapeno cheddar corn waffles with BBQ pulled pork will get your country party flavor on for sure. The inspiration for these cute things were from an email from a client regarding her menu choices…
Orange Baked Ricotta with Figs & Hatch Chiles
Inspiration for this baked orange ricotta with figs & Hatch chiles gives me the kind of excitement that comes to mind like Christmas morning. I get in a rut with my recipes and menus like a lot of people so when the inspiration for something new comes along, I write it down as fast as…
Indian Spiced Roasted Carrot Hummus
My new recipe for Indian spiced roasted carrot hummus is another beautiful recipe that you can add to your collection of appetizer recipes. Why have plain ordinary grocery store hummus when you can whip up this exotic and nutritious one in no time at all. Not only is this a great to dip your veggies…
Hatch Green Chile White Bean Stew
Welcome Indian summer with my new recipe for this hearty Hatch green chile white bean stew and after tasting it, you will want to make it over and over again. After all these years cooking, I just discovered Hatch chiles and I love them. I made a this recipe with them and the flavor is…
Vegan Nacho Seasoning
This vegan nacho seasoning makes delicious food even better, it’s so easy to make and good on almost anything. Sprinkle it over nachos, bean salad, baked potato, taco filling, pizzas, dips or mac & cheese, or better yet, sprinkle it over popcorn, and make homemade nacho flavored chips without the guilt for that cheesy nacho…
