
Salads in winter must have a hearty element to them or they just don’t work for me, especially in cold, wet weather, like now. This one has roasted butternut squash, toasted pecans, dried cranberries and salty feta over a bed of dark leafy greens, drizzled with a rich balsamic vinaigrette. Yum!…

“I believe when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade…and try to find someone whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” (Ron White, Author) …Or you can combine the two and make Limoncello! I am lucky to have a beautiful, and bountiful, Meyer Lemon tree right outside my…

Calling all mushroom lovers! My husband declared this the BEST MUSHROOM SOUP HE’S EVER HAD – and I have to agree with him. I have had some pretty delicious mushroom soups in restaurants but I think this one, stocked with a blend of earthy mushrooms and a rich and creamy base, beats…

? Love Mexican food but not the heavy carbs and calories? You might like these vegetarian enchiladas packed with fresh corn, black beans, mushrooms and pasilla peppers, sauteed with garlic, cumin and chili powder, then rolled in thin slices of summer squash, nestled in a bed of zesty red enchilada sauce and topped with…

? Move over portobello mushrooms, Cauliflower Steak is the hot new vegan main course, and rightly so. Cauliflower is the chameleon of vegetables and can become whatever you want it to be. In this case, it takes center stage as a beautiful plant based steak with a caramelized crust and drizzled…

It’s plum season! I have a lovely Santa Rosa Plum tree that grows the most delicious plums that have that perfect balance of sweet and tart. I would have a hard time selling the house and moving because of this tree. One Arbor Day, almost 20 years ago, my very excited…

Looking for a simple 4th of July or summer dessert? How about an easy Stone Fruit Crisp? Plums are in season right now as are other stone fruits like peaches, cherries and nectarines. Crisps are very forgiving to make as there is little that can go wrong, no crust to make or fruit to arrange.…

TGIF! Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and you know what that means – Margaritas! In the interest of having a good time research, my trusty pals and I decided to go in search of the new perfect margarita. Sure the lime margarita is delicious and traditional but why limit yourself?…

When I made this the first time, I declared it a place where meat lovers and vegans can co-exist in happiness. I just made it again and I still agree. Here is a ‘steak’ a meat lover will find tasty and satisfying while a vegetarian will be in raptures… It takes…

Are you a lover or a hater? Tofu gets a bad rap and seems to trigger a love/hate reaction. I am totally a lover, I think it’s delicious and guilt free-just sayin’. Let’s talk about what’s good about tofu besides the obvious – no animals were harmed in the making of…
great blog Joyce. Nice to see you on Tuesday. I’ll follow for sure and good luck.
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Thanks Sue!
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Oh wow, I love these recipes!
Kiss
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Can’t wait to try I’m making cold brew coffee, will send photos, looks like breaking bad coffee set
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Thanks Linda. Happy New Year!
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Hi Joyce,
Making the mushroom soup tonight. Add the soy sauce in towards the end?
Thanks,
Michelle
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Thank you for your post. I just made it again tonight because my guys ate so much there was enough leftover. Anyway, I noticed that I left that off and updated the directions. I’m definitely a home cook and not a professional. Add the soy sauce when you add the broth.
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