Sweet Potato Shepherd Pie

Because it’s tasty, hearty and nutritious, this is a regular fall dinner at our house. It can be made a day or two early for those busy weeknights. Variations: Use only with sweet potatoes or only with butternut squash. Use ground turkey, beef or bison instead...
Pumpkin Hummus

Pumpkin Hummus

Tis the season! Put fall in your hummus by adding pumpkin and spices — making it more delicious and nutritious. Fiber-rich and loaded with vitamins, minerals and beta-carotene pumpkins are nutrient dense food with multiple health benefits. The high fiber content...
Baked Huminta

Baked Huminta

A traditional corn dish from my hometown of Cochabamba. To make it spicy, add an additional 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Baked Huminta Print Recipe CourseVegetables Servings Prep Time 8 people 15 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Servings Prep Time 8 people 15 minutes Cook...
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...
Kale Salad with Apricots and Nuts

Kale Salad with Apricots and Nuts

The contrast of kale with the sweetness of apricots and crunch of the nuts makes this a memorable salad. No apricots or pine nuts? No problem! Use raisins, cranberries or dates instead and any other chopped nut (almond, walnut or sunflower/pumpkin seeds. You can also...