Jamie Oliver's eggnog - creamy, yet light, with a hint of warm spice, a dash of rum, and just the right amount of sweetness, this is the perfect holiday drink to sip by the fireplace. The rain comes down in a steady, soothing rhythm, the sound of crackling fire the only other noise in the house. It's one of those rare, quiet moments that I ...
Stuffed acorn squash with bulgur pilaf
Stuffed acorn squash with bulgur pilaf - hearty, creamy, sweet and savory - this dish tastes like fall, and it looks the part. Serve it as a festive side on Thanksgiving, or a main vegan/vegetarian meal. As October draws to a close, we are quickly approaching a pumpkin crescendo here in our house, and true to form, I've already had my belly ...
Pumpkin strudel
Tikvenik is a traditional Bulgarian pumpkin strudel made of sweet, juicy pumpkin, gently kissed with cinnamon, then tossed with walnuts and rolled into crispy, buttery phyllo dough parcels. Pure, simple, and utterly divine. Nothing spells out fall, quite like the sight and taste of pumpkin! And there is no busier, or more exciting time in ...
Roasted tomato coconut & quinoa soup
Roasted tomato coconut & quinoa soup - sweet late summer tomatoes, roasted to intensify their flavor, caramelized onions, creamy coconut milk, and warm spices all blended into an aromatic, chunky soup, with an added nutritional boost of quinoa. It's that time of the year again - the lingering summer end; the slow transition between ...
Recado rojo BBQ chicken
Recado rojo BBQ chicken - bright and zesty, with a robust spicy and floral aromas, this chicken recipe is particularly good for summer, served with a fruity salsa on the side. Here's a flavorful chicken recipe for your summer bbq repertoire. It's another one from my favorite cookbook Hartwood, which I slightly adapted. A bouquet of warm ...
Smoky beet salad {chipotle pistachio butter + grapefruit + black garlic}
Smoky beet salad - this spectacular salad of roasted beets, chipotle pistachio butter, grapefruit, and black garlic, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, smoked olive oil, and garnished with roasted pistachios has a complex depth of flavors, ranging from sweet and smoky, earthy and spicy, tangy and citrussy, that will tickle all of your taste ...