Month: November 2019

Stuffing with Sour Cherries

Stuffing/Dressing with Sour Cherries My favorite part of a Thanksgiving (or Midwinter) dinner is the stuffing. Maybe it’s a treat because I so rarely eat bread… maybe it’s because I love the combination of rich savory flavors with the pop of sour cherries. Anyway, this was a big hit at our Thanksgiving feast in 2019.…

Spiced Pecans

Spiced Pecans, oh my! This is probably my favorite holiday treat for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas… whatever winter celebration is in the calendar.  It’s not vegan, or sugar-free, but oh, my, are these pecans the bomb!  Also, they keep very well in sealed containers, and make great gifts (if there are any left). Ingredients:…

Luscious Vegan Chocolate Frosting

Vegan Chocolate Frosting This excellent vegan recipe was adapted from www.makingthymeforhealth.com.  I like that it stays soft, instead of hardening like the usual ganache.  I doubled the amount, and tinkered with the proportions until I got the perfect texture for the filling and top of my favorite Pumpkin Honey Cake.  And now I am off…

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup This wonderfully rich and comforting soup is vegan and gluten-free.  The croutes are not vegan, but are well worth making if you can eat cheese.  The soup takes about 2½ hours to make, but it’s wonderful for a winter afternoon if you have other delights to prepare.  This recipe serves 8. Ingredients…