Wild Rice, Sausage and Leek Stuffing with Walnuts

This is my most favorite stuffing because of its luscious flavors and texture. It’s not only delicious, it is also a healthy dish given the nutrients in whole grains combined with walnuts and leeks. Added to which, gluten-free members of the family can also...
Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Puree

Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Puree

The orange gold hues, creamy flavor contrasted with carmelized onion and poblano (or bell pepper) strips, makes this one of my favorite fall dishes. It is also deliciously healthy. Butternut squash and sweet potatoes are in the pumpkin family, rich in carotenoids....
Sausage Poblano Pepper Strata

Sausage Poblano Pepper Strata

The name strata come from layers. Strata is a breakfast dish made from a beaten egg mixture poured over bread (sliced or cubed). There are innumerable variations, omnivore and vegetarian different varieties of vegetables breakfast meats (sausage, bacon, ham) herbs and...
Moroccan Tagine with Chicken and Garbanzo

Moroccan Tagine with Chicken and Garbanzo

Tagine is a Moroccan stew that takes its name from the earthen pot in which it is slow cooked.  Although I don’t have a tagine pot, the dish has become a regular item in both weekly family meals and entertaining menus because of the colors, the flavors and the...
Tuscan Salmon with Rosemary Orzo

Tuscan Salmon with Rosemary Orzo

Tuscan Salmon with Rosemary Orzo Print Recipe The flavors and textures in this recipe are visually and tastefully delightful. Serve with a salad of immune boosting seeds/nuts, a chopped green onion or two and greens (spinach, romaine or arugula) tossed with a lime or...