'Tis the Season

Whether you are cooking up a storm for family celebrations, or welcoming the New Year in a quieter fashion, bringing bright, flavorful dishes to your table to warm and nourish is always welcome at this time of year. Here are a few of my favorites. May they become some of yours as well. Happy holidays!

Winter Wonderland Salad Wake up ALL your senses with the multiple colors, textures, and lively mix of flavors from fruit, squash, arugula, peas, and nuts

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Eggplant Involtini This scrumptious starter ditches the traditional cheese and oil and instead uses tomatoes, peppers, lacinato kale, and strained soy yogurt as a "labneh" filling. An elegant, delicious start to your holiday meal.

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Humble Pie A beautiful way to repurpose steamed greens and string beans, baked squash, roasted beets - and whatever you have in the fridge. Colorful and nourishing for your holiday table.

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Sweet Nothing Cookies A little whole grain flour, a little yeast, a little fruit and voilá ~ you have delectable light pastries, without any butter or oils. Enjoy this sweet treat with a cuppa after your holiday meal.

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Raspberry Ganache Tartlettes a low-fat, no sugar cacao ganache is piped on little chopped nut bases, and topped with a berry.  A perfect end to a perfect meal.

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For a lovely holiday gift for health-minded loved ones, please consider my cookbooks, available online and at fine bookshops everywhere.

Happy Holidays to you all!