The Land of Trolls and Apple Cake

by | November 11, 2022 | ALL BREAKFAST, BAKED GOODS, BREAKFAST, CAKES, Dessert index, FALL TREATS, FOOD, MOST POPULAR POSTS, REFLECTIONS & RANTS, SCANDINAVIAN, Seasonal Baked Goods & Sweets, SWEETS, Thanksgiving Recipes, TOP POSTS, VEGETARIAN, Winter Recipes | 41 Comments

A delicious traditional Norwegian Apple Cake recipe from my mother’s homeland. The land of trolls, fjords, and apple cake.

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Buttermilk English Muffins

by | April 7, 2020 | BAKED GOODS, BREAKFAST, BREAKFAST SWEET, Eggs, Pancakes, Scones..., Flour, Yeast, Water, FOOD, Hearty Breakfasts, Seasonal Baked Goods & Sweets, Thanksgiving Recipes, Winter Recipes | 2 Comments

Today, most Americans think of Thomas’ when English muffins are mentioned. Jane Austen acknowledges the muffin man in her novel Persuasion and of course there is the old English nursery rhyme, “Muffin Man” from the early 19th century. The type of muffins that were...
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My Big Greek Pizza

by | January 27, 2020 | FOOD, ITALIAN, LUNCH & DINNER, MAIN DISHES, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN | 2 Comments

Ric and I were lucky enough to sneak in a quick trip to Athens just before the Covid-19 virus really hit. We started to hear about it while we were on the trip, and I must admit, we were a little nervous about getting sick on the trip home since there were so many...
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Lemon Jewel Couscous

by | November 26, 2018 | Comfort Food, Cool Greens, FOOD, Healthy Choices, Plant Based Recipes, Seasonal Recipes, SIDE DISHES, Simple Sides, Spring, Sunny Seasonal Recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, Winter Recipes | 0 Comments

Looking for a side dish with bright and fresh flavors? This Lemon Jewel Couscous is great hot, cold, and at room temperature. It can be served as a side dish or as a wonderful vegetarian or vegan entrée, when plated on a bed of greens, such as arugula. In the warmer...
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Goat Cheese and Honey Salad

by | October 30, 2018 | Cool Greens, Cool Weather Salads, Crisp Salads, FALL TREATS, FOOD, Sunny Seasonal Recipes, VEGETARIAN | 2 Comments

On a recent trip to the wonderful seaside town of Nazaré, Portugal, we enjoyed a fabulous dinner at a restaurant called Tosca Gastrobar. It had a cozy vibe and absolutely scrumptious food. I was served one of the most delicious and pretty salads there which became the...
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Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms with Polenta

by | February 19, 2018 | Comfort Food, Entrees, FALL TREATS, FOOD, GLUTEN FREE, ITALIAN, LUNCH & DINNER, MAIN DISHES, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, Winter Recipes | 0 Comments

Sometimes people seem so perplexed when they find out I'm a vegetarian. "What do you eat?" I get asked all the time, and the answer seems so obvious to me - no animals. It is a personal decision I made when I was a child, and it stuck, but it has never been a...
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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

by | February 12, 2018 | Comfort Food, Entrees, FALL TREATS, FOOD, ITALIAN, LUNCH & DINNER, MAIN DISHES, VEGETARIAN | 1 Comment

Sometimes you want something warm, creamy and comforting in your belly, don’t you? I do. Pasta shells stuffed with spinach and ricotta, topped with a tangy tomato sauce is the perfect meal for such cravings. I make a Simple Tomato Sauce, but if you want to keep things...
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Preserved Lemons

by | February 9, 2018 | Extra Goodies, FOOD, GLUTEN FREE, Plant Based Recipes, Seasonal Recipes, Spring, Sunny Seasonal Recipes, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN | 0 Comments

Preserved Lemons are a wonderful addition to many recipes. A staple in Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine, they have become a more popular ingredient, adding a lovely and unique citrus flavor to chicken, fish, vegetables, rice and, my favorite, couscous dishes.  ...
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