Within my innermost circle, I’ve been known to go against the grain and stir things up sometimes — who doesn’t from time to time? I do love traditions, but sometimes there’s that urge from deep within that sparks the need to switch gears and spice things up a bit. If you’re a southerner like me, […]
Pineapple Upside-Down Mini Cakes
Traditional holiday fruitcake has gotten a bad rep. I don’t know too many people who actually like it, myself included. It’s probably the most re-gifted holiday item ever. When I was a kid, fruitcake was not a part of our holiday tradition. My mom created her own version of fruit and cake. It was her […]
Can Lasagna Be Healthy and Taste Good?
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of euphoria that arises from an authentic plate of old world lasagna. I’m not referring to the store-bought lasagna that comes attractively packaged in a black plastic container, nor am I talking about the kind of lasagna a restaurant chain serves along with a bottomless bowl of salad and […]
Smoky Sweet Potato Yummus
When I first became a Vegetarian, I was leery about exiling some of my favorite non-Veg favorites. Topping the list was a classic turkey sandwich. I must have eaten a loaded, roasted turkey sandwich at least twice a week way back in the day. And during the holiday season, I devoured them even more often. […]
Who Doesn’t Like Shortcuts?
The November and December months are notoriously considered the busiest cooking months of the year. Some of us (like me) consider it to be: 45+ Days of Constant Kitchen Duty! For me, it starts with Thanksgiving, forges on with holiday potluck gatherings, kids’ holiday school party obligations, the annual holiday family party, Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas […]
