Garlic Broccoli with Walnuts
Whenever broccoli goes on sale, I buy pounds and pounds of it, and we eat it in every way I can possibly think of. That way, I don’t miss it […]
Category Archives: Special Diets and Allergies
Winter Squash with Rice & Caramelized Onions
Like most vegetables, winter squash is lovely roasted with a bit of olive oil and salt. A winter squash dish has been on my list for some time now because […]
Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins
To me, there’s nothing quite so wonderful as a warm muffin on a cold, fall morning. They’re fast, delicious, and come in a convenient single serving. I like to pop […]
Dark Chocolate Mousse Pie
A few days ago, we had some friends over for dinner. One of them can’t eat any dairy, but, for some odd reason, I was set on serving a chocolate […]
Easy Eggplant Parmigiana
When I was nineteen, I got a job waiting tables in an Italian restaurant. I was home for the summer and pining away for my boyfriend (who I later married). […]
Never Fail (Dairy-Free) Pie Crust
I started making pie when I was eight years old. Mind you, it probably wasn’t very good, but my wonderful mother always praised me so highly that I thought I […]
Costa Rican Calzones
The first time I tasted plantains was a bit of a pivotal moment for me. The combination of the sweet, tender insides and crispy, salty outsides is revelatory. My friend […]
Spicy Peanut Noodles
When I was growing up, peanut butter was relegated mostly to the realm of sandwiches and sweets. Then one day, my mom came up with a savory noodle recipe that […]
Quinoa Dill Salad
Our garden is starting to wither, prompting me to glean the last, straggling edibles before the cold sets in. I planted dill late this year, and it did […]
Eggs in a Nest
The three ladies in the backyard have been outdoing themselves, even as the summer fades to fall. Each day, three perfect orbs in the nest—one an unblemished white, the other two […]
The Joyful Pantry 