Before reading any further, let’s imagine that the five tarts below are actually just one 10 inch tart. Okay? Years ago I lent out my 10 inch tart pan and it never returned. I didn’t replace it because I could never remember it was gone…well, until I open the pantry and try to make a full […]
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bittersweet chocolate truffle tart with candied oranges

laska with roasted tofu and rice noodles
It has been an interesting week. One day I was outside basking in the warm winter sunshine – the kiddos were chasing each other in the backyard and laughing while I was researching all the veggie wraps with fun sauces and dips I wanted to try. Then, as soon as I had a plan, winter came roaring back. The wind […]

greens, beans, butternut squash, and a bit of heat soup
It’s been raining. And it’s awesome. I love the rainy days – movies, snuggling on the sofa, coloring books and lots of time in the kitchen. I wasn’t sure what I was going to make but I had one bunch of dark purple kale, one butternut squash that was looking at me all week, and […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip




















