Honey-Kissed Fennel and Orange Salad with Candied Almonds

Serves 2-4 Lemon, orange and fennel give this refreshing salad a tangy hit, while raisins and honey balance the act with their delightful sweetness. Candied almonds bring it over the top. Makes a perfect dinner party salad or appetizer. Some of the honey can be replaced with liquid stevia, if desired. Cooking Tip: Ever wonder [...]

Celery Root and Wild Mushroom Soup

Serves 4 Full-bodied and full of flavor, wild mushrooms enrich the earthy taste of celery root in this pureed winter bisque. Makes an excellent side for meat, tempeh or a bright green salad. Cooking Tip: Allowing the dried mushrooms to cook into the stock (vs. soaking them in water to reconstitute) will enrich the stock [...]

Maple and Lemon Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Serves 4 An easy sweet and sour side highlighting browned Brussels sprouts and toasted cashews. Sauteed garlic adds a pungent note. Brussels sprouts are in the cruciferae family, making them some of the best cancer- and disease-fighters on Earth. Cooking Tip: Steaming is a great way to retain nutrition and flavor to many foods. I [...]

Turkey and Left-Overs Bisque

Serves 4-6 If you’re looking for a more elegant way to use your left-overs than a turkey sandwich, this rich, creamy soup accomplishes the feat. It tastes like Thanksgiving-in-a-cup and makes a beautiful presentation for dinner the next day. Serve in shallow bowls to show off the red cranberries. BOUQUET GARNI 3 sprigs fresh thyme [...]

Baby Pumpkins with Maple and Spices

Yield: As many as you want These fun and festive pumpkins are not just for show, their sweet and tender taste make them a perfect accompaniment for all of your favorite holiday foods. Look for these little pumpkins at the farmers’ market; if you can’t find them, larger pie pumpkins or acorn squash can be [...]

Wilted Spinach Salad with Curried Dressing and Spiced Walnuts

Serves 4 This curried dressing warms the body in the winter months. Pungent spices are rounded with honey, fresh apples and candied nuts. NUTS 3/4 cup walnut or pecan halves Pinch each: cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger Dash salt 1 tablespoon maple syrup DRESSING 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons [...]

Red Leaf with Shaved Persimmon and Pomegranate-Balsamic Vinaigrette and Glaze

Serves 4 A festive salad highlighting seasonal Fuyu persimmons for a showy presentation and a taste of sweetness. Add richness and elegance with the optional pomegranate-balsamic glaze. Cooking Tip: There are two basic types of persimmons. One is the hayicha (almond shaped) which needs to be very soft and ripe in order to enjoy. Hayichas [...]

Corn and Sweet Potato Chowder with Creamed Cashews

Serves 6-8 Thick, homestyle chowder is made with fresh farmers market corn and cashew puree. Full of hearty, creamy flavors, no one will know it’s dairy-free. Trust me, this is good soup. Cooking Tip: Pureeing half the soup before serving creams and thickens it up, yet leaves a little texture and chunky bites of vegetables [...]

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