Butternut squash soups are traditionally very smooth, and a bit boring, in my opinion. This recipe adds some texture, with yellow split peas, onion and celery; and since squash and peas really soak up flavor, ...
Yellow Split Pea & Butternut Soup
Jambalaya Stew
Traditional jambalaya is full of meat and seafood, but not in this recipe! I've kept in the onion, bell pepper, celery, beans and rice. This one-pot dish originated in Louisiana out of Spanish, African and ...
Ginger Heart Cookies
These little ginger cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or whenever you’re feeling the love—and they can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. A cousin of gingerbread but without the brown ...
No-Bake Pumpkin Cream Pie
This pumpkin pie is a fun departure from my first pumpkin pie, which is not quite as sweet, is lower in fat, and is denser. This pie is very sweet, rich and fluffy, akin to ice-cream and cheesecake—a very ...
Asian Vegetable Noodle Soup
This is a very easy-to-make, broth-based soup with traditional Asian flavors (garlic, ginger, lime, coriander). Noodles give this lighter soup more heartiness. For variations with vegetables, herbs and spices, ...
