COMFORTING SOUPS
Smoky Cream of Tomato Soup
As the light changes and fall arrives, so does my craving for a little comfort food. Something to eat ...
Creamy Zucchini and Potato Soup
Seventy degrees one day and the next, we have two feet of snow, but it's not a problem as we have no ...
Southwest Butternut Squash Soup
November has been a historic and wild month for us Americans. The political scene has made for an emotional ...
Provincial Tomato and Canellini Bean Bisque
Rustic and provincial dishes are very appealing to me. I enjoy the rough edges and textures. This tomato ...
Corn Chowder
Corn Chowder is an easy and delicious soup with many options. Spice it up by adding some roasted or ...
Organic Kale & Apple Chopped Salad
My husband and I came home from our fun weekend in New York and promptly came down with colds. We decided ...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Walnuts and Gorgonzola
Brussels Sprouts get such a bad rap. Mostly because of the way they are usually prepared and overcooked. ...
Monte Vista Tortilla Soup
Monte Vista is the area in San Antonio where my grandmother and grandfather bought a little Spanish-style ...
Autumn Butternut Squash, Cannellini Bean & Goat Cheese Bruschetta
We finally have our electricity and gas back on and are able to drive in and out of our canyon. Life ...
Garlic and Cheese Grits – Southern Style
So many birthdays in August that it seems as if we have been celebrating and traveling all month! Actually, ...
Rocky Mountain Vegetarian Chili
Just before Superbowl Sunday rolls around, I always make a big pot of vegetarian chili for my husband ...
COOL WEATHER SALADS
Roasted Pepper, Artichoke and Cannellini Bean Salad
Life at my day job as a Realtor has been roller-coaster of changes by the hour since our town has gone ...
Arugula, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad
This is a nutrient dense salad made with spicy arugula, sweet potato, quinoa (a complete vegan protein), ...
Roasted Squash, Red Onion and Pomegranate Salad
The quiet was as soft as could be, with only the occasional sound of the kitty's paws padding along ...
Goat Cheese and Honey Salad
On a recent trip to the wonderful seaside town of Nazaré, Portugal, we enjoyed a fabulous dinner at ...
The Modern Waldorf Salad
My favorite girl, my pup, China, and I have just returned from a big road trip to Arizona to visit with ...
ENTREES
Macho Salad With Cornbread Croutons
Cherry Creek Grill is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. I make a point of eating there whenever ...
Vegan Spaghetti Squash With Spinach Basil Sauce
How wonderful it is that nature provided us with spaghetti squash, an unprocessed, gluten-free, grain-free, ...
Spicy Red Curry: A Quick and Nutritious Meal for Busy Days
In the whirlwind of our busiest days, when it feels as if every minute counts, I find solace in the ...
Delicious Vegan Sofritas Recipe: High-Protein and Gluten-Free
Delicious Vegan Sofritas Recipe is a delicious high-protein, gluten-free, and vegan option that can ...
Quinoa and Mushroom Stuffed Peppers
Let's face it, when you have a really delicious sauce like this Cilantro Cashew Sauce, you kind of look ...
Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms with Polenta
Sometimes people seem so perplexed when they find out I'm a vegetarian. "What do you eat?" I get asked ...
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Sometimes you want something warm, creamy and comforting in your belly, don’t you? I do. Pasta shells ...
Roasted Tomato and Sweet Pepper Strudel {vegetarian}
Every summer I'm on a mission to grow vegetables at our home. Living in the mountains at an altitude ...
Tamales with Roasted Vegetables
Every year around this time I try to come up with a new holiday recipe that can serve as a vegetarian ...
Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Onion & Sage Lasagna
Evidence of cheese making dates back to 6,000 BCE, so the recent study likening a cheese addiction to ...
Roasted Butternut Squash with Quinoa Stuffing
Today I was quiet, recovering from an insanely busy few weeks that culminated with a meaningful, fun ...
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
I often joke with friends about what a pain it can be to entertain in Boulder. It seems everybody has ...
Navajo Tacos
Being such a prominent hub of Native American traditions, Catholicism and New Age practices, Santa Fe ...
Four Cheese Tortelloni with English Peas, Roasted Beets & Baby Broccoli
Nobody has ever accused me of holding back when it comes to eating. Obviously, I love food. What I don't ...
Veggie Cuban Sandwich
We were out to dinner a couple of nights ago with some serious foodie friends - one of them being an ...
Asparagus Mushroom Quiche
Quiche is such a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is a perfect entrée ...
Pappardelle Pasta with Vegetable Bolognese Ragu
My son, nephew and I made our way through the winding cobblestone roads of the Tuscan hill town of Siena, ...
Butternut Squash Mezzaluna with Sage Olive Oil and Toasted Garlic
Once again I was inspired by local fare. Saturday was a stunning day with a cool breeze and sunny blue ...
Hearty Breakfasts
Roasted Veggie Hash with Eggs
Conserving and using what we have is key in cooking now. When grocery shopping, which we are keeping ...
Delicious Buttermilk English Muffin Recipe
Learn how to make the best homemade buttermilk English muffins with a subtle tang and perfect texture, ...
Maple-Apple Chai Overnight Oats
Every morning I take a quick scan of the fridge and pantry to see what we have and which foods look ...
Savory Chickpea Pancakes
Savory Chickpea Pancakes I’ve had a number of people asking about my savory gluten-free ...
Wellness Tea
So it's true, yesterday I was in my pjs so late in the day that after I finally showered, I wasn't sure ...
Honey & Plum Rice Pudding
I can feel it - it is definitely coming… a little too soon for me. I saw a school bus driving up the ...
Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
My insomnia won last night, and sleep evaded me once again. I found myself lying in bed staring up at ...
Hearty Chilaquiles Verde
I started my day with this wonderful and hearty Mexican dish. I think every Mexican family has their ...
Quick and Easy Organic Strawberry Jam
Soon after buying our house, we discovered that our home was called "The Birdhouse" by many of our neighbors. ...
Apple Dutch Baby Pancake
Seventy-seven degrees out, sunny, riding my bike with a warm breeze on my face and the next day I’m ...
Pumpkin and Fresh Ginger Pancakes
What simple and delicious way to begin your day with a big stack of pumpkin pancakes that have a gentle ...
Homemade Vanilla Honey Yogurt
Yogurt..I wondered if I could make it without all of the gadgets, making it the old fashion way. Let's ...
Seasonal Baked Goods & Sweets
My Favorite Cinnamon Buns
We are in Norway for the holidays, my mother's homeland. While you rarely see them with frosting as ...
The Land of Trolls and Apple Cake
A delicious traditional Norwegian Apple Cake recipe from my mother's homeland. The land of trolls, fjords, ...
Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Sitting on our deck, I’m watching a gaggle of wild turkeys in front of me scratching the dirt and ...
Apple-Cherry Pie
There is something comforting about the smell of an apple pie baking. The butter, cinnamon, apples, ...
Honey Oat Bread
I've heard from a number of people who say they are finding bread hard to come by these days. Bread ...
Purple Sweet Potato Pie
There is a bit of excitement surrounding the forecast when a big storm is arriving. It begins as it ...
Butterscotch Pudding with Chocolate Ganache
Butterscotch is for many a nostalgic flavor harkening back to our childhoods and small boxes of packaged ...
Lemon Rosemary Bread
She is an old girl now at nearly seventeen years. In dog years, that is a significant age. Her life ...
Spiced Olive Oil and Butternut Squash Cake
I'm not a big cake eater. It seems that most of the cakes I've been served at restaurants or parties ...
Lemon Cherry Ricotta Cake
It felt good waking up with the sun this morning, pulling my hair up into a ponytail, skipping the make-up, ...
Brown-Butter Brandy Bundt Cake
It’s hard to believe another year has gone by. It was a good one, for sure. Ric and I are feeling ...
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This is a lovely and rich flourless chocolate cake that is a moist and dense dessert that can be dressed ...
Pumpkin & Chocolate Twists
We could hear the wind before it arrived and see the fog, in the form of a low, snow filled cloud, moving ...
Rum Raisin Banana Bread
When I first opened my shop on Fishers Island, I spent many hours in the kitchen trying to come up with ...
Cinnamon Honey Raisin Bread
I stood on a stool at the kitchen counter inside her English Tudor style home in Brentwood, California. ...
Chocolate Chip Cookie
I was walking towards the end of the dock when she ran up behind me and said with great pride, “I ...
Organic Apple & Cranberry Galette
We had sort of a sprawling holiday season with our children visiting here and there, skiing in Aspen ...
No-Knead French Bread
There is something so divine about a really great bread. A crusty exterior and a chewy tender interior ...
Almond & Butter Fruit Thumbprint Cookies
These thumbprint cookies are so beautiful, tasty and easy to make! The melt-in-your-mouth buttery cookie ...
SIMPLE SIDES
Chipotle Cowboy Coleslaw
I’ve been away for so long that I almost forgot it was Labor Day weekend back in the States. Even ...
Fresh and Easy French Potato and Peapod Salad
This French-style potato salad is delicious on its own, served on a bed of greens, or used as a side ...
Marinated Feta and Tzatziki: A Taste of Greece
We were lucky to squeeze in a quick trip to Greece just before the lockdowns began. During our visit, ...
Lemon Asparagus Risotto
Congratulations! We've lived through another week of quarantine and can take a deep breath and begin ...
Apple and Mango Chutney Stuffing
Since I am a vegetarian, I'm always charged with making the meat-free dishes for Thanksgiving. I love ...
Cranberry – Apple Chutney
Cranberry–Apple Chutney with its sweet, tart and slightly savory flavors, is delicious as a Thanksgiving ...
Lemon Jewel Couscous
Looking for a side dish with bright and fresh flavors? This Lemon Jewel Couscous is great hot, cold, ...
Red Onion Marmalade
Who would have thought that simmering red onions, sugar, vinegar, and a couple of herbs could produce ...
WINTER APPETIZERS
Tomato Shallot Confit with Whipped Ricotta
Our Saturday ritual consists of a walk to our local farmers’ market, and coffee and breakfast at a ...
Provencal Asparagus Tart
There is something about French Provencal food that really speaks to me. Haute Provence cuisine is a ...
White Bean Puree with Kale and Balsamic Onions
As a vegetarian, if I showed up at someone's house and they served this to me for dinner, I be thrilled. ...
Cranberry – Apple Baked Brie
Whether you are entertaining at home or bringing a dish to share at a get-together, this Cranberry-Apple ...
Apple-Fennel Tart
I wish I could tell you this Apple-Fennel Tart was my original idea, but it was inspired by something ...
Red Onion Tarte Tatin
France has always been a happy and comfortable place for me to visit. There is an approach to the day-to-day ...
Olive Oil and Salt Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Beets
The weather has been a bit funky here and I can't figure out what to wear or eat because one minute ...
Norwegian Gløgg
Every holiday season, my mother would make a Scandinavian drink called Gløgg. A traditional Christmas ...