We’re getting closer and closer to U.S. Thanksgiving, and I’m still finessing this year’s menu. New twists on old favorites are always fun for guests and the cook, and side dishes are no exception.
This year’s table will feature Sweet Potato Risotto, a fall twist on a classic, creamy
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Countdown to Thanksgiving: Sweet potato risotto
Countdown to Thanksgiving: Cranberry chutney
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it … time to get your game plan in order for the big day!
This week I’m thinking about cranberries - those little balls of vitaminy goodness that are only in season from October through December. This year, I decided to try something new; instead of opening a can [...]
Oven-baked healthy french fries
What do kids eat? Chicken fingers, tater tots, french fries, and the like, right? While my daughter has reached the table foods stage and does enjoy these delicacies, I’m determined to give her more “whole” foods and less processed or store- or restaurant-bought pre-packaged items. It’s not always convenient or possible, but I try.
Hence my [...]
Twice baked potatoes
Last year, I wrote about Jessica Seinfeld’s Deceptively Delicious cookbook, to mixed reviews. Sure, some of the recipes were good - and sneaky - ways to trick kids and adults alike into eating their vegetables. Heck, I’ve even tricked the hubs into eating vegetables on a few occasions. But while it might be good to [...]
