Jaggery is one of my special weapons in the kitchen. It’s a gorgeous, deeply toffee-flavored, fudge-like sugar made from the unrefined sap of date palms or sugar cane. It also lends itself well to a little salt, which brings out an inexplicable deliciousness. NOTE:…
The joy of this dessert is in the beautiful contrast of the spiced, hot, tropical pineapple with the cold, sweet, exotic cardamom ice cream. I tend to whip this up after dinner when friends come over, because the ice cream can be made in advance and the fried…
You can serve this rhubarb in a few different ways. I prefer to eat it with yogurt, sometimes with some “nankatai”, or shortbread, crumbled over the top. Or, if I want something a bit more special, I whip up some heavy cream and add a drop or two of rose water and…
Makes one 8- or 9-inch (20 or 23 cm) pie, enough for 8 servings This raw pie will dazzle your family and friends. Including the optional coconut oil or guar gum will help the slices of pie maintain a firmer edge when cut. However, this filling is also superb with…
PREP: 30 minutes active; 30 minutes inactive | COOK: 70 minutes | YIELD: 12 slices Mmmm! Do I even need to introduce this recipe? I think the title says it all. Pumpkin pie, custard, crust … I can’t concentrate. I must go make this pie! CRUST 5 Tbsp (75 ml)…
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 45-60 minutes | YIELD: 10 servings Easy, elegant and wallet friendly oh, and did I mention delicious? The magnificent aroma of baking apples and spices is guaranteed to have everyone’s mouths watering (no matter how much they’ve…
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ½-cup servings Most kids look forward to holiday meals because of the main course and the dessert. I didn’t, though! I’ve always been a fan of vegetables, especially pickled vegetables, and my mom’s…
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 60 minutes | YIELD: 2 servings The addition of garam masala gives an exotic twist to this classic side. I’m willing to bet this recipe will become one of your new holiday favorites! 1 acorn squash 2 tsp (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1/8…
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 40 minutes | YIELD: 8 servings Is there anything more comforting than a hearty serving of shepherd’s pie? I think not. For that reason, it was so important for me to provide an equally delicious no, wait, an even more delicious meat-free…
PREP: 30 minutes active, 30 minutes inactive | COOK: 60 minutes | YIELD: 10 slices Chelsea loves desserts, especially when they are fruit based. Rhubarb Cherry Berry Crostata is a big favorite. Fresh summer cherries and rhubarb from my garden make it even more…
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 33 kisses Who doesn’t love a little kiss? These kisses are the perfect snack to go. Plus, they’re super cute! ½ cup (120 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup (60 ml) vegan unsweetened protein powder, as natural as…
PREP TIME: 10 minutes active + 10 minutes inactive | COOK TIME: 30 minutes | YIELD: 13 x ½-cup servings Bread pudding is my absolute favorite dessert. I make it almost every year for Christmas. This is one that has œirresistible written all over it. In fact, this is a…