This cookie recipe is so easy that you can make it “to-order” after dinner and enjoy them warm from the oven. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes YIELD 1 dozen cookies 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or more for…
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Chocolate orange & mint chip truffles
Impress guests with these super-simple truffles that look elegant but use ingredients you probably have lying around in your pantry. PREP TIME 25 minutes COOKING TIME – YIELD 1 dozen truffles BASE FOR ONE FLAVOR 2 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tablespoons coconut…
Pineapple (or mango) teriyaki
This is a delicious, soy-free sauce to use as a dip or to top meats with while grilling. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 15 minutes YIELD 1 cup 1/2 cup water 1 cup chopped pineapple (or mango) 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon…
Baconnaise
If you make a lot of Perfectly Baked Bacon, you have plenty of bacon fat sitting in the refrigerator. When you make the effort to procure pasture-raised pork, you should absolutely save the fat that drips off during the baking process. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING…
Roasted allium spread
Spread this on any kind of meat, or mix a spoon-full into any salad dressing to add depth and flavor. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME – YIELD 1 cup of spread 1 cup Roasted Pearl Onions 1 head of Red Roasted Garlic 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil…
Simple cranberry sauce
Pair this sauce with Thanksgiving Stuffing Meatballs, use it in Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage recipe, or simply add it to your own holiday recipes list. PREP TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 15 minutes YIELD 2 cups img 15-16 ounces fresh cranberries Organic honey or maple syrup to…
Roasted garlic tahini sauce
This simple sauce is delicious for dipping Lemony Lamb Dolmas (recipe here), and it makes a nice burger topping or fresh vegetable dip. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME – YIELD 3/4 cup, approximately 6 servings img 1/4 cup tahini 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil…
Taramasalata
If you are a very active person, this salty, traditional Greek dip is a perfect way to replenish your body with sodium and starch. Taramasalata pairs nicely with Lemony Lamb Dolmas. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes YIELD 8 servings img 1 1/2 cups white…
Chicken liver pâté
One bite of this recipe and I’m brought back to the age of twelve. More specifically, I’m brought back to the table in my great grandmother’s Upper West Side apartment in New York City. It tastes exactly like the authentic pâté I ate back then, surrounded by my…
Creamy cauliflower hummus
This twist on the traditional Mediterranean favorite tastes exactly the same as the chickpea (garbanzo bean) variety. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME – YIELD Approximately 2 cups 4 cups cauliflower, steamed 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) 1/4 cup +…
Mixed greens salad with persimmons, asparagus & fennel
Persimmons are one of my favorite fall and winter fruits. While seasonally available only for a short time, their flavor is worth the wait. Replace persimmons with apples other times of year. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME – YIELD 2 servings 4 cups…
Spinach salad with walnuts & artichokes
The combination of the crunchy walnuts and the creamy artichoke hearts pairs well with the crisp spinach. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME – YIELD 2 servings 4 cups of baby spinach 1/2 cup raw beets, sliced into matchstick-sized pieces (optional) 1/2 of…












