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 […]
Crunchy Apple Salad with Citrus and Hazelnuts
I’ve been perusing a book lately called The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, by Jonny Bowden, and it’s a fun read. I mostly enjoy looking up different edibles and finding out what makes them […]
Super Fast, Healthy Chocolate Pudding (Vegan too)
Sometimes I get a vision of some wonderful concoction I want to create. This often happens while I’m nursing the baby in the middle of the night and the world is still, or at […]
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 […]
Asian Cabbage Salad
Cabbage has to be one of the most economical vegetables, at least here in the Pacific Northwest, where the green variety often sells for less than fifty cents a pound. […]
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 […]
The Joyful Pantry 