
Originally posted on January 10, 2011 I recently had a request for this sauce. It’s excellent with the Lentil Loaf (meatless meatloaf) which happens to be naturally gluten-free. I also like this sauce with regular meatloaf, chicken breast (think chicken marsala), polenta, and even by itself. This is one of my favorites from my cookbook, The…

Originally posted October 4, 2010 Our local grocery store has these delightful patties in their deli case from time to time. I decided to seize the moment and make my own version. I didn’t even look at the ingredients but I did google “sweet potato millet cake” and the first thing that came up…

Originally posted August 11, 2010 as “Polenta lasagna with roasted veggies and gorgonzola recipe” When I’m asked to create a recipe, I often have what I call a “vision” of a dish. I know it should work because I’ve done something similar before and I’m generally good at putting flavors together. For a dish…

Originally posted August 3, 2010 Soups are economical and easy to prepare. Generally, the way I make it is the same. Sauté the vegetables with seasonings. Add broth and other pantry ingredients. Bring to a boil and then simmer. My soup recipes all have a pattern. Once you learn how to make soup, it’s…

Originally posted on April 12, 2010 We recently visited Sicily for the first time and I was happy to find a dish I had never heard of before, Pasta alla Norma. I don’t think I would have ordered it except I saw it on every menu and got curious. I was pleasantly surprised to…

This post from 2008 was originally titled “Hummus at Pre-School? Really??”. Yes, that’s how old this recipe is! Bottom line, I served it to a group of three to five year olds and it went over very well. My 20 year old recently made it for herself so it is still a popular option.…