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…
side dishes
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…
Vegan Curried Squash Casserole
Vegans rejoice! Because you no longer have to starve at a church social or a pot luck party, you can make my vegan curried squash casserole, the ultimate Southern classic… veganized. Once the party guests see you walking through the door with this miraculous casserole, all sins will be forgiven, well except gluttony, because you…
Mushroom, Marsala & Gruyere Hash Brown Casserole
Comfort foods come in all flavors, categories and most importantly traditions. I’m sure we all have that passed down recipe scribbled on a coffee stained recipe card from Grandma Betty or Aunt Shirley that we make over and over again. They are all good for the main reason that they comfort us and conjure up…
Israeli Couscous with Corn, Tomatoes & Spinach
This makes a great vegetarian side dish or main dish. I love Israeli couscous or sometimes called peal couscous; it’s much more substantial and has more of a “bite” or tension to it unlike the other kind of plain couscous that is much smaller. Couscous can be prepared in so many ways, as a hot…
Curried Coconut Israeli Couscous Salad
Wonderful textures and flavors come together in this beautiful curried coconut couscous salad, what makes this dish fun is that I have served it as a unique appetizer at dozens of parties over the years in a Chinese soup spoon. This salad doesn’t lack texture or flavor, I love the Israeli couscous or also called…
Rice Pilaf with Cranberries & Pecans
I developed this recipe as a festive holiday side dish many years ago and I continue to make it at every Thanksgiving. The combinations of the cranberries, pecans and the other vegetables certainly bring in the flavor of fall and the colors are very complimentary for any holiday meal; this certainly can be served at…
