Here’s a beautiful side dish for your spring holiday table. It’s vegan, Kosher and oh so good. Spring gives us tender and sweet baby carrots in a variety of colors. Pair them with parsnips and give them a fresh boost with ginger and sesame. I’m roasting them, along with other items for a festive dinner….
Category: Dressings
Thai Noodle Salad
I had an Asian Noodle Salad at the tail end of summer and it was delicious. I’ve been thinking of reproducing something similar since then. I would have liked more spice. So being inspired by the flavors in the version I ate, I searching my pantry and spices. I kept coming back to wanting a…
Basil Pesto
Presto! That’s how fast you can make Pesto. If you are harvesting massive amounts of Basil from your summer garden, then it’s time to make massive amounts of Pesto. Get out your food processors, and some garlic, pine nuts, olive oil all that basil and Parmigiano. I use this of course on pasta, but it…
Spicy Chipotle Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salsa
My family loves a good Tailgate Party. This year is no exception. We serve traditional items and have lightened them up a bit. There’s always some veggies and fruit around, but I like to have a couple of healthy options. Who wants to feel too weighted down on a beautiful autumn day in Bloomington ,…
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
It’s that time of year again when Football games and Tailgating go hand in hand. This week my family is gearing up and dreaming up our menu for our annual Tailgate at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN! For 6 years we’ve managed to pull together a date that works for most of us. Of course…
Labor Day Menu
I feel like celebrating Labor Day in America is the quintessential signal to the end of Summer. The community Pool closes. If children have not returned to school they will on Tuesday. There is a shift in the winds. Where did those lazy days of summer evenings go with family and friends? They are not…
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