Of all the colcannons I’ve experimented with, this is the sweetest. The apple is what really makes it. Roast the squash and apple together, but pull the apple out before the squash as it roasts far quicker at 425 degrees. Ingredients 2 ½ pounds butternut squash, (peel & cut in ¾ inch dice) 2 tablespoons…
Sweet Colcannon with Carrot, Parsnip and Potato
Carrots and parsnips, with their similar flavors, outweigh the potatoes in this light, sweet colcannon. Due to the fibrous nature of parsnips, it’s recommended to strain the mixture, or put it through a food mill. Ingredients 10 ounces Yukon gold potatoes (scrubbed clean) 1 pound carrots (peel, quarter, & cut into 3in lengths) 1 pound…
Winter Squash Puree
This spicy cooked vegetable puree is typically served as a starter – one of many such purees popular across North Africa. Flavored with harissa (spicy hot pepper taste popular in Algeria & Tunisia), this is a truly authentic dish. If harissa is easily available, substitute 1 tspn (or more) to taste for the cayenne. This…
Broccoli with Mashed Potato
As we all have the need for a green vegetable at the table for Thanksgiving, broccoli is our choice. On it’s own broccoli can be boring, but not so in this dish, where it’s cooked just enough to easily chop & mix with mashed potatoes. The broccoli retains its bright green color and tints the…
Butternut Squash Blini
Pancakes are a fantastic vehicle for a variety of vegetables. This is a simple buckwheat/buttermilk blini, with a unique flavor twist of sage and puréed butternut squash whisked into the batter. When made small, they are ideal hors d’oeuvres. Vegetarian blini are simple to make – top with drained yoghurt, some sautéed winter squash, olives,…
Ginger Gingerbread
This gingerbread is a favorite at the gluten-free bakery founded by Karen Morgan, The Blackbird Bakery, in Austin, Texas. Lavishly laced with aromatic spices, you’ll find both candied & fresh ginger in this gingerbread. Ingredients ⅔ cup sorghum flour 1 cup cornstarch 1 cup tapioca flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda…