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Mushroom Wellington

Mushroom Wellington

We tried several different wellington recipes, and many came out quite bland. This one has a lot of ingredients and seasonings, and we were rewarded with a flavorful, hearty wellington that more closely mimicked real beef wellington. I wanted to use soy-based whipping...
Potato Stackers

Potato Stackers

This is a great appetizer when you have to come up with something at the last minute and may not have time to go shopping. Although we used fresh thyme, you could try chives, tarragon, or rosemary, depending on what you have on hand. You can use dried herbs as well....
Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes

Just 5 ingredients most of which you probably have on hand make this an easy side dish. We have parsley in our garden and even though we live up north, we can usually find it all year long, even under the snow! Feel free to experiment with the spices though and add...
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...