Thanksgiving Sides with a Twist: Roasted Mixed Vegetables

Thanksgiving Sides with a Twist: Roasted Mixed Vegetables

We enjoy combinations of roasted vegetables with many of our meals. For me, those veggies sometime become my meal! Experiment to find your favorites. I think what makes this dish especially nice is the color variations you can use. Try to find a variety of colorful...
Roasted Pumpkin, Fig, Pomegranate and Arugula Salad

Roasted Pumpkin, Fig, Pomegranate and Arugula Salad

Isn’t this pretty?  I’m a firm believer in the idea that we eat with our eyes first and I try to keep that in mind when I’m preparing our meals.  Granted.  Sometimes it doesn’t always turn out that way and can still be tasty....
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

 One of my most favorite summer foods is vine-ripened tomatoes, especially those heirloom varieties that are grown in our little garden: Cherokee Purple, Arkansas Traveler, Black Prince, Costoluto Genovese, Brandywine and their many cousins.  At one time, I...
Honey-Balsamic Figs with Goat Cheese Salad

Honey-Balsamic Figs with Goat Cheese Salad

  When figs are in season, I look for ways that I can incorporate them into our meals in ways that Hubby will tolerate.  He’s not a fig fan which is unfortunate for me since I am.  You mention figs, and he immediately thinks of those cookies whose...