I love a Blue Plate Special. It reminds me of growing up and the kind of plates my Mom would serve us. Back when I first started this blog over 12 years ago, I posted about my favorite comfort food meal but my ability to create and write recipes (not to mention taking photos of them!) has come a long way. So, here is my updated version. And it includes “The Good Tofu!”
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I cannot get enough of this gorgeous bowl of food! How amazing do those little shaved pieces of cauliflower look? Well, they taste even better. This is a definite crowd pleaser – an elegant side, an appetizer or one of several salads on a buffet at a dinner party.
It’s Hanukah and that means latkes galore! I have made latkes several different ways over the years but I think this recipe is by far the best one yet. Read on for the details. And yes, I am an applesauce AND [vegan] sour cream person!
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I have officially figured out a way to make everyone LOVE Brussels sprouts and you will want these on your table as soon as possible – Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner perhaps?! Just double or triple the recipe to feed as many people as you have over to celebrate.
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Honeynut squash is my seasonal obsession! I discovered this little hybrid squash at the farmers market a few years ago. There are so many ways to use it. Check out my recipe for this yummy risotto here and for soup and quinoa pilaf here. Read on for three more ideas!
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