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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....
Minestrone

Minestrone

Notice the single bay leaf? This is one of those ingredients that most people can’t taste, but if you leave it out, it will be noticed. Your guests might not know what is missing, but the soup will lose some flavor and heartiness. It adds a savory flavor that...
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

If you want a vegan pie crust recipe, see the Vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe as it is included there. I gave up making my own pie crusts years ago, I had too many do-overs. My grandmother said you either have “pie hands” or “cake hands” and I...
Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

I’ll admit that the first response I get from people when I say the name of the salad is not completely positive, but once they taste it, their tune changes. The kale and brussels sprouts are sliced very thin and the dressing is a perfect complement. The thin...
Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Currants

Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Currants

Ingredients for pilaf. Growing up, pilaf was a staple in my family. Although I was born in the Midwest and my mother was born and raised in Illinois, my father was Armenian, and pilaf quickly became used in regular rotation in our weekly meals. I remember the...