If you know me or this blog, then you know mixed drinks aren't a big part of my repertoire. But there is nothing I like better than a challenge. And so I created this Acorn Squash Rum Punch. On discovering that our October Progressive East theme was squash, I would normally have headed to a side dish. Or a spicy squash soup. Maybe a main dish like lasagna with butternut squash. Even a dessert like a butternut squash brulee would have made sense for me. However, I was in the mood to ... read more
Tuscan Farro and Bean Soup
This Tuscan Farro and Bean Soup was inspired by an instagram post Domenica Marchetti put up not too long ago. She did her usual gorgeous photo. But this time she also described how she made the soup that was pictured. Her instagrammed explanation was not a recipe. It was more like the explanation a grandma (or nonna as she would say) would give if asked how to make it. A bit of this, a handful of that, cooking until done. Following those general instructions, I made the soup. ... read more
Indian-Style Keto Lamb Shanks
These Indian-Style Keto Lamb Shanks won my heart. They are delightfully spicy and simple to make. With garam masala and red pepper flakes, they had just the right amount of heat. The sauce they braise ... read more
Fig and Ginger Upside Down Cake
Fig and Ginger Upside Down Cake is elegant. But it's also a lot easier to make than it looks. Remember my Cast Iron Orange Olive Oil Upside Down Cake? Same basic idea, but with a figgy and gingery top ... read more
Easy Fresh Fig Compote | Perfect for Breakfast
Tired of berry jam on your bagels or bread? Try this Easy Fresh Fig Compote. It's not as sweet, a cinch to make and perfect with ricotta or cream cheese. You could even use it as an appetizer on ... read more
Instant Pot Chipotle Pumpkin Vegan Chili
This is the most selfish post I have ever written. There. I said it. Now for the story of how Instant Pot Chipotle Pumpkin Vegan Chili cured my insta-phobia. I promised my Progressive ... read more
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