Roasted Root Vegetables | Vegan and Gluten Free Sides for Holidays

More Thanksgiving recipe testing. Save this one if you want a no-fuss vegetable side idea.  This one is full of all the fall flavors- parsnips, beets, sweet potatoes. This is a just a guideline. If you have more carrots or no beets, the recipe will work just as well. The most important thing is just to cut the veggies into relatively the same size and … Continue reading Roasted Root Vegetables | Vegan and Gluten Free Sides for Holidays

Pumpkin Risotto by Marta | Risotto alla Zucca Gialla

Parmesan or Bleu cheese? Here is a beautiful pumpkin risotto to celebrate fall! Thank you Marta for cooking with me and showing me how to make another delicious and authentic Italian dish. We both have so much sharing stories and recipes with you. hat’s why we decided to plan a Zoom cooking class for homemade Pici pasta with Cacio e Pepe sauce this month. If … Continue reading Pumpkin Risotto by Marta | Risotto alla Zucca Gialla

Bittersweet

Are you excited for turkey day?  I am too, but it’s bittersweet… This will be my first thanksgiving without Grams (my grandma). One of my favorite thanksgiving memories was the tradition we created together – preparing her recipe for spinach patties…  We shared that tradition all the way up until last year when she was 92. One thing in particular I always enjoyed was adding … Continue reading Bittersweet

Vegan Salads: Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Ras el Hanout

What is Ras el Hanout?  It literally means “head of shop” or “top shelf” in Arabic and includes the most prized spices of the particular region. Some mix 30 spices into their special blend.  I first discovered it on my travels to Morocco, and once I made it the first time, I found ways to add it to everything. Especially, roasted vegetables.  This recipe uses … Continue reading Vegan Salads: Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Ras el Hanout