Honey & Lemon Tea: my favorite tonic.

Honey & Lemon Tea: my favorite tonic.

It’s the new year and I’m guessing 9 out of 10 of us want to get healthy in some form another; build up our immune systems,  shed some unwanted pounds and in general detox a little from the year before. One thing I’ve often added to my new year...
Cannellini Bean & Kale Vegan Bisque

Cannellini Bean & Kale Vegan Bisque

This dish was inspired by my craving for something creamy, yet healthy. I knew I wanted greens for dinner, but I didn’t feel like pairing it with a grain. So, I decided a soup of some sort would taste good. I wasn’t sure what to call this delightful...
Walnut, Coconut & Cream Cheese Shortbread

Walnut, Coconut & Cream Cheese Shortbread

melt-in-your-mouth goodness. These are one of my favorite shortbread cookies; they are just pure-simple-beautiful-melt-in-your-mouth bites of holiday goodness. The best thing about these cookies is that the dough can be shaped into logs and frozen for up to two weeks...
Pistachio and Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Pistachio and Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

I learned how to make these little gems in college from one of my work study supervisors. They melt in your mouth, look beautiful and taste delish. The cookie part is like shortbread with a hint of pistachio…and the chocolate (of course) compliments it...
Baked Butternut Squash

Baked Butternut Squash

 Butternut Lovin’ What a week it’s been….it’s definitely starting to feel like the holidays now. Foggy mornings, chilly evenings…and that great smell of a fireplace burning somewhere. I love baking sweet and/or savory things on evenings...
Soba Noodle Soup

Soba Noodle Soup

Light and Hearty. I love this soup….especially during the holidays when there’s so much rich and over-the-top goodies that we can find ourselves surrounded by. I made this right after Thanksgiving and it tasted it like nectar. Also, as the sickies (flu,...
Soup Season has officially begun.

Soup Season has officially begun.

Broccoli- Cauliflower Cheddar Soup It’s that time of year….gray, foggy, drizzly and damp—-PERFECT weather for a cup of soup! I usually like brothy soups….but every now and then a thick-creamy-total comfort soup fits the bill. And last night was...
Thanksgiving Round-Up

Thanksgiving Round-Up

I thought I would do a round-up of some of my favorite recipes for the upcoming holiday weekend…so whether you’re traveling, hosting or partaking….there are great vegetarian options for everyone. TRAVELERS For those that are traveling on planes,...
Soupy Rice with Zucchini

Soupy Rice with Zucchini

Cold Day Comfort Food Soupy Rice is something my mother-in-law made my husband and her other kids on cold days, sick days and days when they just want something comforting. It’s super simple and super de-lish…it’s just rice, milk, butter and dash of...

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