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Pecan Chicken and Waffle Appetizer with Sautéed Collards and Maple-Bourbon Drizzle
The Ultimate Appetizer with Southern Charm ~ Grilled Chicken with Pecans and a Maple-Bourbon Glaze on top of crisp Buttermilk Waffles and Sweet and Sour Sautéed Collard Greens On a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina I fell in love with the cuisine of the low country; the flavors and lingering aromas. The picturesque city with […]
Cuban Style Lentil Soup with Baked Plantains and Lemon Crema
A robust soup with plenty of vegetables and spiced up with traditional Cuban flavors. Garnished with a lemon-crema and irresistible baked plantains. Warming and healthy! Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.
Chocolate Turtles with Homemade Natural Caramel
Give your sweetie these delectable candies and learn how to make the most delicious homemade caramel from scratch. The ultimate Valentine’s Day treat!
Sweet Potato Tater-Tots with Tortilla Crumbs ~ Hot Sauce Honey-Butter Glaze and Blue Cheese Dip
The perfect vegetarian appetizer for your Super Bowl party – Crispy tater-tots with a healthy profile. Rolled in multi-grain tortilla chips and baked- served with a Honey-Hot Sauce-Butter Glaze and Blue Cheese Dip. Move over chicken wings… Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.
Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms
The pick up appetizer that’s a party-pleaser, your guests will ask you for the recipe! Ring in the New Year with these make-ahead delicious morsels.
Caramel Zabaglione
A creamy and rich caramel custard, perfect with poached pears ~ especially for the holidays.
Poached Pears in Spiced Red Wine & Pomegranate Juice (with Caramel Zabaglione)
The perfect ending to a holiday meal (Thanksgiving!) Spiced, beautiful pears swimming in a ruby syrup with a creamy zabaglione custard.
Hearty Mediterranean Fish Soup
This hearty and flavorful soup will transport you to southern France with your first spoonful. A fragrant, saffron and fennel scented soup has a tomato base and luminous chunks of tender white fish.
Coconut Curry Noodles with Tofu and Chicken
A comforting, warm bowl of flavorful noodles infused with flavors of ginger, garlic, red chiles and coconut milk. A quick basting sauce transforms tofu & chicken into delicious morsels to toss in. A large dose of vegetables makes for a healthful meal.
Karen’s Perfect Pizza Dough
An easy dough to make, follow the instructions and get started making pizza in your home ~ even on a weeknight. It’s creative and fun !
Peruvian Grilled Chicken
This wonderfully aromatic chicken is big on flavor – make my Peruvian Spice Blend for an authentic spit-roasted chicken with a tender flesh and crispy skin. Smoky, Salty, Tangy and juicy to the bone!
Rhubarb Tart ~ Shortbread Cookie Crust
As summer fruits are still ripening, taste the marvelous, special flavor of Rhubarb in this easy to make (promise!) fruit tart
Karen’s All American Cornbread
A simple and yummy cornbread, which is gluten-free adaptable. Bakes up high; tender inside with a little crunchy exterior. If cornbread is not in your Thanksgiving stuffing – add some to your holiday table! Of course, add some honey butter to slather on!
Brown Rice Risotto with Spring Vegetables
Short brown rice make a creamy risotto and gets a boost of color from a bounty of Spring Vegetables.
Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup
A classic twist on Mexico City’s Soul Food Soup. Fresh, intense flavors combine with vegetables and pulled chicken – your go-to-healthy-soup for the winter season
Smoked Salmon Lollipops
No one will be able to resist these savory lollipops. Thin sliced, luminous smoked salmon around zesty cream cheese – the perfect pick-up appetizer for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.
Karen’s Festive Naan Pizza ~ Red, White & Green Appetizer
Roll Naan Dough and top with festive colored toppings for the ultimate Holiday Appetizer. Below, a recipe for 6 oval Naan Pizza Doughs. The topping directions are for 2 oval pizzas, each 4″ wide x 8″ long. Use all if you desire, and adjust for the toppings. This is actually a simple recipe. I am being […]
Karen’s Caramel Vanilla Bean Vegan Ice Cream
Simple ingredients blend into a creamy, decadent yet light dessert, infused with Ginger and Pumpkin Spices – a nice natural vanilla flavor and caramel notes. Vanilla Ice Cream does not have to take a supporting role next to your holiday desserts, this one is delicious on it’s own! Simple ingredients blend into a creamy, decadent dessert, infused […]
Karen’s Best Latkes
Latkes are crispy, naturally sweet, salty and irresistible! Hanukkah Latkes are that ethereal treat; a potato mixture made by dropping large tablespoons into a skillet of shimmering, hot oil. The trick for a perfect latke is twofold: For Crispiness: Squeeze your potatoes in a tea towel (or paper towels) until very dry. For Lightness: Separate the eggs; glossy […]
Stuffed Squash with Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf
A recipe for Detox – Pump up you servings of fruits, vegetables and grains…naturally. Stuff Acorn Squash or Blue Hubbard Squash with a wonderful and healthy quinoa pilaf loaded with texture & color. To serve, add the warmed pilaf, piled up, to the squash halves. Cut a wedge and enjoy! Add a drizzle of my lemony tahini dressing […]
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Aged Gouda – Maple Syrup Glaze
These “fanned” sweet potatoes simply bake in the oven with a syrupy, maple glaze. Tuck garlic in the crevices and sprinkle with fresh rosemary. I love adding a touch of grated, aged gouda cheese on top – your Thanksgiving company will scream”YUM!” These delicious potatoes just look fancy – but are actually easy to pull together. Hasselback […]
Kabocha Squash and Goat Cheese Quiche – Gluten Free Pastry
Homemade quiche with Fall Flavors – Kabocha Squash is roasted then blended with the filling ingredients for a gorgeous orange hue and velvety texture- topped with Roasted Eggplant. Make with my perfect Gluten- Free Flaky Crust.
Chicken Etouffee with Butternut Squash and Apples
A modern Fall Cajun and Creole style stew – with wonderful vibrant flavors. Étouffée is a French word which means “smothered,” and is typically served over rice.
Tian of Vegetables with Garlic and Rosemary
One of the loveliest vegetable preparations ~ thinly cut vegetables roasted with silvers of garlic and rosemary, bathed with fruity extra virgin olive oil.
Karen’s Fall Apple Cake with Streusel and Caramelized Apples
A spiced apple cake dotted with chunks of apples topped with a generous height of crunchy streusel. Go a step further and add caramelized apples and a dripping caramel sauce to each slice. A gluten-free option too!
Summer Pad Thai with Eggplant and Corn
I’m loving a home made Pad Thai with loads of local summer veggies! Toss in fresh mint, peanuts and bean sprouts for a fresh crunch.
Portobello Mushroom Burgers
The ultimate Veggie Burger with Falafel Seasonings and Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Ricotta Pastry Cream for: Raspberry Tart with Ricotta Pastry Cream – Gluten Free
Irresistible Flavors of Summer – a Crispy, Buttery Crust, Velvety Smooth Ricotta Custard and topped with Market-Fresh Berries
Karen’s Pecan Sandies
Homemade delectable Pecan Sandies with Baked Maple Pecans. Forget store-bought and use the best ingredients for a real treat. Cut from a cylinder roll of dough.
Mojo Chicken Salad with Cornbread Croutons
“Mojo” Chicken is bursting with Zesty-Infused flavors. Your new go-to marinade for the ultimate intensity on the grill.
Spring Salmon Brochette Salad with Minted Lime Dressing, Toasted Quinoa and Pistachios
This Mother’s Day create the perfect main-course salad to brighten her day. Treat her to a little home-cooking of your own (and your whole family will love it too!) This recipe includes SUPER FOODS : salmon, green leafy vegetables, fresh mint leaves, crunchy raw multi-colored carrots, watermelon radish, micro greens, quinoa and pistachios. A […]
Chestnut Stuffing with Shiitake Mushrooms, Apricots and Fresh Herbs
A simple stuffing with a great well rounded flavor. Try different varieties of breads to produce unique textures.
Perfect Thyme Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy
A step by step recipe for perfect roast chicken and a reduced pan gravy enhanced with pomegranate syrup.
Pumpkin Cider Pie with Shortbread Cookie Crust
A classic pie which is not too sweet due to the natural flavors of the apple cider reduction in the filling. Try a shortbread crust, easy to prepare with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Roasted Garlic Soup ~ Spanish Style with Crouton and Spiced Rouille Sauce
Break open the heads of garlic and roast the cloves in the oven, then push out the softened garlic from their papery skins.
Roasted Pepper, Tomato and Goat Cheese Fonduta
I think of this recipe as “healthy-comfort food.” Tomatoes, peppers, red wine.. goat cheese – “Modern Mediterranean” with local spring herbs.
Russian Borscht Soup – Karen’s Way
A wonderful, rich tasting vegetarian soup. Roasting the beets is essential to it’s flavor. At the end, puree a little soup for texture, then add a dollop of sour cream and a generous sprinkle of fresh dill. Enjoy a rainbow of color and essential healthy nutrients in every bowl.
Vegan Farmers’ Market Vegetarian Dumplings
Serve steamed or pan-fried. Vegan and delicious!
Karen’s Sprouted Spelt and Sesame Homemade Crackers
Healthy Homemade Crackers! Spelt can be easier to digest then wheat, making it a nice choice for us who are gluten-sensitive. I used only spelt flour in my cracker recipe for a savory, nutty whole-wheaty flavor.
Caramelized Apple Deep Dish Cheesecake Pie
The perfect pie for Thanksgiving! A graham cracker crust with crunchy walnuts, a thick layer of caramelized apples topped with a cheesecake batter made with Tofutti or Cream Cheese. Easily made dairy free. This pie definitely deserves the next spot on your dessert buffet!