ARTICLES For 30 mins or less prep

Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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ZOODLES WITH LEEKS, PANCETTA & SUNDRIED TOMATOES

WITH 5 COMMENTS

Zoodles are topped with a roasted leek, pancetta and sun-dried tomato sauce for a delicious low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, vegetable-dense pasta-like dinner.

RHODE ISLAND CLAM CHOWDER

WITH 7 COMMENTS

Broth based clam chowder is a lighter, vegetable dense version of clam chowder. Made with clams, bacon, potatoes, celery, carrots and lemon juice, this may be your new favorite clam chowder.

PEAR SOUP WITH BLUE CHEESE & PANCETTA

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Pears, blue cheese and pancetta combine to make a delicious savory soup with a hint of sweetness. Gluten-free and easily adjusted for vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free diets.

SIMPLE BORSCHT

WITH NO COMMENTS

This simple, healthy beet soup is the antidote for weeks of holiday indulgences. Packed with nutrition, beets have been shown to lower blood pressure, increase stamina, purify the blood and liver, fight inflammation and boost mental health. What are you waiting for? Make this soup today!

BAKED GOAT CHEESE, SUNDRIED TOMATO & BASIL APPETIZER

WITH 8 COMMENTS

This easy and festive appetizer made with goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes and basil is beautiful around Christmas and New Year's, but delicious any time of the year.

AEBLESKIVER PANCAKES WITH BERRIES

WITH NO COMMENTS

Aebleskivers are a delicious Danish filled pastry that is somewhere between a pancake and a popover. Traditionally served during the Christmas holidays, aebleskivers can be eaten for breakfast or dessert.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

WITH 4 COMMENTS

Butternut squash, cauliflower and a little gruyere cheese make a flavorful gratin that is a wonderful accompaniment to a holiday roast. This gratin can be made in advance and warmed up right before serving.

NANA T’S INSANELY GOOD TOFFEE

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This 3rd generation family toffee recipe is unfortunately addicting. Once you eat a piece it is hard to stop. Package it in mason jars for delicious DIY Christmas gifts.

TURKEY PHO SOUP

WITH 2 COMMENTS

A fragrant, soothing winter soup that starts with homemade turkey stock. This is the perfect soup to make with a turkey carcass leftover from Thanksgiving. You may like it so much you will want to roast a turkey more often!

ASIAN-STYLE TURKEY STOCK