Sarajevo Moussaka with Mushrooms and Zucchini

My house is full of die-hard carnivores. They turn up their noses at anything that is meat-free. But this weekend, Ulrike, a German exchange...

Kale Chips

Kale chips are all the rage these days.  Who knew something so good for you could actually taste like something sinful? Kale is a superfood,...

Brussel Sprout Chips

It's 4 pm, and I am starving.  I shouldn't be hungry as in the the last few hours I have eaten an orange, blueberries, a handful ...

Kulinarya Vegetable Challenge: Bok Choy & Shiitake Mushroom Sotanghon

For this month's Kulinarya challenge, Erika of Ivoryhut picked vegetables.   I was never one of those kids whose mother admonished, ...

Carrots in Apple Cider Glaze

My mother-in-law was here and was making her signature roast pork and linguisa for dinner.  Don't you just love relatives who show up a...

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower rocks. Nutty, a little crispy, garlicky and salty, these nuggets of flavor are just as addictive as potato chips.  Excep...

Polenta Cakes with Wild Mushroom Saute

My husband and I were in the grocery store on Saturday, with seemingly everyone else in town, shopping for Easter dinner. I'm a bit of a...

Barcelona-inspired Fennel Salad with Manchego Cheese and Sunflower Seeds

Barcelona Wine Bar  is one our favorite restaurants.  They have wonderful tapas, and they released a great cookbook last year.  Click here ...