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Delicata Squash Salad

Delicata Squash Salad

Lots of ingredients go into this salad, but the flavors meld wonderfully to produce a flavorful salad that can stand up to a hearty first course. It can also be made vegan by serving the feta on the side. With the squash and pomegranate seeds, this is a perfect side...

Grilled Scampi

This is what they look like right before cooking, well-coated with the marinade. Looking for a different seafood appetizer? Try one of these: Creamy Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms Snow-Pea Wrapped Shrimp Spicy Steamed Clams Spicy Steamed Mussels Grilled Scampi This is a...
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

Serve the asparagus with Hollandaise sauce or simply extra virgin olive oil and salt. If you are looking for a vegetable side dish, but not this one, consider these: Brussels Sprouts, Walnuts, and Cranberries Green Beans Almondine Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy...
Grilled Roast Turkey with Fennel and Coriander

Grilled Roast Turkey with Fennel and Coriander

I love this recipe as using the grill has so many other benefits. Not only does it free up your stove for pies or other Thanksgiving dishes, but since you don’t have your oven on for hours, it won’t warm up your house so much. This recipe is great with...
Cream of Broccoli Soup – Vegan

Cream of Broccoli Soup – Vegan

The only thing that makes this a vegan recipe is using soy milk and plant-based butter. If you don’t have any dairy-free guests, feel free to use dairy milk and butter instead. Or you can use gluten-free flour if that is needed. The medley of vegetables makes...