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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…

French 75

Popping a bottle of Champagne on New Year’s Eve & enjoying a glass is no odd occurrence, but few will take the extra step and use the wine as the foundation of this delectable cocktail. According to Raines Law Room bartender Meaghan Dorman, French 75s are bright, crisp, delicious, and ideal for New Year’s Eve….

Dandelion or Chard Colcannon

For this recipe, you have two choices of greens. While dandelion greens are bitter, chard is only slightly so. Personally, I enjoy the contrast between the sweet potatoes and the bitter dandelion greens, but if you’re not a fan of such contrasts use chard. During preparation, be sure to remove the stringy stems from dandelion…

Kale and Bread Pudding with Mushrooms

These dishes, known as ‘stratta’, can be quite rich, but lose no element of satisfaction even when made with low-fat milk. The method works well for a variety of cooked vegetables mixed with stale bread, and combined with eggs, milk & cheese. Ingredients 1 bunch kale (any variety) (stem, thoroughly washed in multiple changes of…