Black Bean Burgers
There is something truly delightful about a big, messy burger, ketchup dripping on your hands, licking your fingers, the crunch of the lettuce, the bite of the onion, the fresh […]
Category Archives: Nut free
Creamy Rice with Marinated Artichoke Hearts
I like just about anything marinated, and artichoke hearts top the list. Just a few of them can turn a blah dish into a fabulous mouthful. This rice recipe pops with […]
Bolanee: Savory Afghan Dumplings
I sometimes daydream about taking a culinary tour of the Middle East. I’m a novice when it comes to authentic cooking from the region, but I love the stateside versions […]
Cream Puffs
It has been a busy month for us, and I’m sure many of you can relate. I find that the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is always jam packed, mostly […]
Pupusas: Cheese-Stuffed Tortillas
Imagine a fresh, corn tortilla, warm and supple, emitting the toasty fragrance of corn masa, mixed into a dough and grilled on a skillet until it’s soft with a few […]
Avocado Beet Salad
After the mammoth plates of food that accompany Thanksgiving feasting, salads always sound appealing to me. This little delight combines some unusual tastes and textures for a delicious and new […]
A Thanksgiving Offering: Braided Challah Bread
I have been anxiously awaiting Thanksgiving since I first opened my eyes on November first. I love the anticipation of time with family, packing up the car and going off […]
Aloo Tamatar: Simple Potato Curry
It has taken a long time for Autumn to set in around here, as we’ve been enjoying a warmer-than-usual fall, but we’ve had some decidedly cooler days the last couple […]
Barbeque Chicken/Tofu Pizza
I have an ever-lengthening mental list of things I feel I should teach my children. It seems to grow by the day, with more and more items appearing: some amorphous […]
Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Pudding
By now, my weakness for all things pumpkin is likely apparent. Particularly on chilly fall mornings, when I look out the window upon sprays of crimson leaves on the trees […]
The Joyful Pantry 