OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
Pinwheel Re-Treats
I gave this appetizer this particular name because I like to imagine my special friends, Kate and Maureen (mother and daughter), preparing them at their family lakeside retreat in Innsbrook, Missouri. A few years ago when Kate and Tom Gunn decided to purchase a piece…
Joy’s Glazed Pecans
One of our designers at a store I used to own is responsible for our entire staff falling in love with this treat. Thank you, Joy, for sharing all of your gifts, including this recipe. 2 egg whites1 tablespoon salt8 cups pecans (about 2 pounds)1 ½ cups sugar2…
Kelly’s Tutti Fruity Dip
Tutti frutti is an Italian phrase meaning “all fruits,” and this dip recipe certainly works with any and all fruits. My friend Kelly Garr serves the dip inside the hollowed-out lower half of a pineapple to add a little tropical flair. This recipe fits Kelly’s…
Peppercorn Dip
This is a simple but snappy dip that can be prepared in less than 5 minutes. I predict you’re going to love this. I like grinding a medley of different peppercorns for this recipe. Look in the spice aisle of your grocery store for a combination of black, pink, white,…
Mexicorn Dip
This recipe came by way of Susan Brown, with a little note in the margin that said, “This is really Paula Brackett’s recipe!” So, that being said, my whole family wants to thank both of these friends for sharing this recipe with us. My favorite things about this dish:…
Jody’s Feta Cheese Spread
Thank you to Jody Welsh, a good friend and respected teacher in our community, for sharing this rich and tangy recipe. 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese4 ounces cream cheese, softened⅓ cup mayonnaise¼ teaspoon crushed dried basil¼ teaspoon crushed dried oregano⅛ teaspoon…
Hummus Spread with Pita Bread
This is also a recipe from Cheryl Castle. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but hummus always sounded like something too healthy for me to enjoy. Cheryl’s recipe helped rid me of that notion, and I’ve been partaking ever since. 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained…
Cheryl’s Cucumber-Tomato Salsa
I enjoyed this at the home of my friend, Cheryl Castle. She served it with her Hummus Spread with Pita Bread (page 6). It was so yummy. Cheryl suggests serving this dish as soon as it has had a chance to chill, rather than preparing it in advance. ¼ cup freshly…
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
I adore this salsa — and it’s really very good for you! How could you ask for more, right? 1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup seeded chopped tomatoes½ cup chopped green onions2 or 3 serrano chiles2 tablespoons chopped fresh…
Kelsey’s Cranberry Salsa
Kelsey Adams is one of those remarkable young ladies who is power-packed with giftedness. She coaches, she teaches, she creates, and she even cooks! Here is her fun and fruity salsa recipe — you’re going to love this. 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped1…
MUM’S TURMERIC TEA
A health-giving, nourishing tea, best drunk when you’re feeling a little under the weather and in need of a boost. Makes 2 cups 1½-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated¼-inch piece of fresh turmeric, grated, or 1/3 teaspoon ground turmeric2 tablespoons honey (or to…
ROADSIDE GINGER CHAI
Although I love my mum’s chai, some of the best stuff I’ve ever had has been from roadside stalls in India (many with dubious hygiene credentials). The reason being that these chai wallahs do one thing and they do it well—they’ve perfected their game by serving up…