We are often so unimaginative with salad. It doesn’t have to be anemic iceberg and cherry tomatoes. A salad can be a divine layering of flavors and textures. Here is a favorite in our house. Four ingredients with a 5 minute, vinaigrette dressing. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch of kale or winter kale, chopped 1 cup of…
Category: vegetarian
Carrot Butternut Squash Puree
INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds of butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces 3 tablespoons butter substitute 2 cloves garlic lightly smashed 6-7 fresh sage leaves 1 lemon zested 1/8 cup of stock salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Put a small pot of salted water on to boil. When the water comes to a boil, add…
White Macaroni and Cheese
Here is a BEAUTIFUL macaroni and cheese utilizing sheep and goat cheeses and gluten free pasta. Have fun adding great toppings like bacon, lobster or even Roquefort (sheep milk) to create delicious variations… all without the cow dairy! Ingredients 3/4 cup goat milk 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons butter…
Coconut whipped cream
Dairy free, vegan and delicious! The trick to this is keeping everything super cold. The result is beautiful, fluffy whipped cream! INGREDIENTS: 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS: Place the can of coconut, metal mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator or freezer 1…
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
These are so simple to make and a wonderful family project. I love them anytime but no New Year’s Eve is complete without them in my book! From drizzles to swirls to decorative sugars, you can let your creativity run rampant! INGREDIENTS: 1 pint (2 cups) medium-large strawberries (18 to 20 strawberries) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate…
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