ARTICLES For Winter

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Kim and Lauren are the mother-daughter team behind Something New For Dinner. Kim develops the recipes, shoots the photography and writes the posts and weekly emails to our subscribers. Lauren is the Internet marketing guru who developed and maintains our website, leads our marketing efforts, manages our social media and keeps us on track in general.

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THE QUEEN BEE GIN COCKTAIL

WITH NO COMMENTS

The Queen Bee gin cocktail is a 3-ingredient riff on the prohibition era Bees Knees gin cocktail. Made with Empress 1908 vodka, lemon juice and Mike's Hot Honey, you will find you are whipping up these refreshing cocktails with no more work than a couple flicks of the wrist.

BLACK RICE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

WITH NO COMMENTS

Black rice stuffed bell peppers are healthy, delicious and comforting. Make extra and put them in the freezer for a rainy day.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND BLACK RICE SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

An easy, healthy and delicious warm salad made with healthy black rice and cauliflower. Make a vegan version by skipping the feta cheese.

QUINOA PILAF WITH ASPARAGUS, ALMONDS AND LEMON

WITH 5 COMMENTS

Asparagus, lemons, almonds and a kick of cayenne and cumin, make this quinoa pilaf a flavorful and healthy alternative to rice.

SWEET POTATO HUMMUS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

WITH ONE COMMENT

This umami-rich sweet potato humus is the very definition of comfort food. The good news is it is very healthy as well as delicious.

SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES

WITH NO COMMENTS

This refreshing and crunchy smashed cucumber salad is perfect for a hot sultry evening or to pair with spicy food. The crunch of the cucumbers pairs well with the silkiness of the avocados and the tomatoes add color and pop. Can be made in advance.

TOMATO CONFIT WITH TORN, TOASTED DIPPING BREAD

WITH 8 COMMENTS

Tomato confit turns ho-hum tomatoes into wow-wow-wow tomatoes. Serve with toasted torn dipping bread and you have a delightful appetizer or meal accompaniment.

CHICKEN RAMEN NOODLE SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS