Delicious, Nutritious Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Delicious, Nutritious Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

I’m not a fan of mashed potatoes, I find them bland, boring and devoid of the nutrient value I aim for in my food. But my family loves them. Happily, I’ve found a way to make mashed potatoes AND meet my delicious, nutritious desires. When I discovered I could get...
Frozen Orange Mousse Torte with Berry Sauce

Frozen Orange Mousse Torte with Berry Sauce

I get enthused about certain recipes and make them with frequency until they’re no longer interesting and they fall off my repertoire. But this recipe has endured more than 10 years of entertaining. It’s one of my absolute favorite desserts because:  everyone...
Orange Marmalade Cookies

Orange Marmalade Cookies

In our garden in Cochabamba is a magical orange tree. Magical because of the astonishing amount of fruit it produces, magical because of the intense vivid flavor of not only the juice but also the peel. These oranges make the most amazing orange marmalade, I can taste...
Carrot-Shape Sugar Cookies in Oreo “Dirt”

Carrot-Shape Sugar Cookies in Oreo “Dirt”

By request, this is the third year these cookies are part of my Easter menu; they’re becoming a family tradition. The instructions seem long-winded and intimidating but don’t let the step-by-step instructions alarm you. They’re so worth it. Or recruit the...
Carrot Orzo “Risotto”

Carrot Orzo “Risotto”

This recipe for my Easter Menu was inspired by the Lemon Barley Pilaf from Epicurious Lemon Barley Pilaf Given that orzo is a pasta, I think it will be more enticing to little ones with selective palates that will celebrate Easter with us. If whole-wheat orzo is not...