Thanksgiving 2023

This year I reflect on seasons of transition. My life, like all of ours, is weathered by the ebb and flow of loss and love and everything that comes with it. I send you all a message of love for Thanksgiving. This year I experienced so much kindness and evidence that we can be helped…

Herbed Vegetarian Gravy Recipe

A few years ago I hosted vegetarians for Thanksgiving, and I considered it a delightful challenge to serve veggie Gravy. Everyone preferred it over the turkey gravy. This gravy gets beautiful flavor from fresh herbs (dried works in a pinch) and good vegetable stock. Build out the gravy texture early with shallots, butter and flour,…

Maple Pumpkin Pie

Use maple syrup in place of sugar in this delightful pumpkin pie recipe, and make it an eye popper with my tips.

Funeral Potatoes

Indulgent comfort food that is great anywhere from a holiday table to a potluck. Be a hero and serve these to a crowd!

Jack-o’-lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers

These crowd-pleasers make a fun and festive Halloween dish. For those in the crowd who never liked stuffed peppers, stick with me. These are different. First, traditional stuffed peppers tend to be green bell peppers with stuffing and sausage and sometimes tomato sauce. If you like that, hey! Go for it but try using yellow…