ENTERTAINING

Farewell to Summer Luncheon

Inspired by Mediterranean flavorprints, this menu offers delightful food for omnivores, vegetarians and those who are gluten-free. The dill and lemon give the orzo a zesty fresh taste, quinoa gives the tabbouleh a fun twist and the watermelon salad is one of my absolute summertime favorites. Top it off with luscious mango mousse for dessert.
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A Light Summer Eve Dinner

Summer heat calls for lighter meals. This impromptu dinner comes together easily. Serve the Plum Crisp (with or without berries) either warm-from-the-oven with ice cream or room temperature with vanilla Greek yogurt. I make extra to use leftovers for fish tacos, and a third meal tossing lentils with greens, sun-dried tomatoes and feta or pumpkin seeds.
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Summer Eve Birthday Dinner

This Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Avocado Salsa has long been one of my favorite summertime recipes for dinner parties. The very best dinner party was in celebration of Alma’s 7th birthday, one of M’s dearest friends.  Imagine! This menu incorporates 16+ glorious plant foods, loaded with flavors, colors and nutrition. And our seven year-olds loved it. It's a hit with dinner guests of all ages.
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HOLIDAYS

Thanksgiving for Four

How to make a Thanksgiving meal for two, or for a family of four, without creating massive amounts of food that cannot be eaten? This nutrient-dense, gourmet menu is a delicious celebration of fall harvest and traditional dishes in measured way: turkey, cornbread and sausage stuffing, butternut squash, and cranberries.
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Delicious Real Food Thanksgiving Feast

Brimming with colors and flavors, this Thanksgiving menu is a delightful healthy feast bringing together fifteen vegetables and fruits (cranberries, blueberries and apple), whole grains, four herbs and three different nuts. My intention was to celebrate nature's bounty; the end result is dairy-free, mostly gluten-free with plenty of vegan food.
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A St. Patrick’s Inspired Brunch

St. Patrick's March celebrations create opportunities to bring nature's green food into our meals. Here's it's a fun way to eat more real food greens at breakfast  -- pineapple-mint smoothie, green pancakes, an arugula frittata with a bell pepper "shamrock" and fruit wands.
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