Fend off mid-winter’s chill with a steaming bowl of Sesame Ginger Black Bean Soup. Ginger adds flare, while sesame oil brings a distinctive layer of richness that blends everything together harmoniously. After tasting your first spoonful, you will need to rethink your concept of black bean soup. Because it is out with the cumin, and in with the ginger this time. I happen to like black bean … Continue reading Sesame Ginger Black Bean Soup
Busy mornings are better when I can grab a muffin from our homemade stash. As the pace of life quickens, however, it can be tricky to squeeze in time for baking. That’s one reason I love to make muffins–they go in and out of the oven faster than loaves. My oldest daughter is always hankering for fresh-baked goods, and I can more easily oblige now, thanks to my … Continue reading Sweet Potato Muffins or Spice Bread
Cubes of butternut squash braised in apple cider and one simple spice make a very fine side dish. It’s an easy enough side to accompany roast chicken on a weeknight or weekend. And with so much flavor and minmal oven time, this variation of squash can easily earn a place on your holiday table as well. Instead of potatoes or rice, why not try butternut squash as a … Continue reading Butternut Squash with Spiced Cider: A Side Dish for All Seasons
The fresh vegetables of summer mingle marvelously in this simple meatless supper or side dish. While one vegetable cooks, I can chop the next one, saving time and fuss. I tend to avoid turning on my oven whenever possible in the summer. Ratatouille is a delicious way to taste the fresh flavors of summer and keep the kitchen cooler. Eggplant is a traditional component, but … Continue reading One-Pot Ratatouille with Summer Squash and Okra
A refreshing departure from the standard bread-based egg casserole, these enchiladas will get your morning off to flavorful start! Green enchilada sauce is quite mild, so this dish is one for all ages to enjoy. Even my four-year-old gives it a thumbs up. I am sharing this at Allergy Free Wednesday this week. Continue reading Breakfast Enchilada Casserole {Gluten Free}
My college housemates will remember this tart. It graced the cover of our exclusive cookbook; in the overhead shot you could see multiple hands and forks ready to dive in to the sweet fruity goodness. Two decades later this strawberry tart is still going strong. The version you see here has some frozen rhubarb added for good measure. I can hardly wait for my fresh rhubarb to grow … Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
Swirls and Spice 