Warm up with the tropical taste of Caribbean gingerbread.
Vegan Cookie Swap
My vegan cookie version of Aunt Minnie’s Cookies is perfect for the holidays but the original recipe yields a lot of cookies. Ideal for a cookie swap, but if you are looking for a smaller batch, give this vegan version of a classic thumbprint cookie a try. I grew up an only child, but when…
Thanksgiving Kale with Fennel, Cranberries and Walnuts
I love this kale dish, mellow with nuts and sherry, sparked with cranberries. I’ve had it on my Thanksgiving table for the past few years. It’s easy and rewarding. I cook the kale, but in desperate times without electricity, you can make it raw. Yes, you can. Moisten your hands with a little bit…
Crema di Pistacchio (Pistachio Butter)
Vegan Takes a Holiday Originally posted for Huffington Post on 5/30/2016 This pistachio butter recipe from vegan pastry queen Fran Costigan makes a perfect — and perfectly decadent — homemade holiday gift. Save some for yourself. Happy Memorial Day, the unofficial launch of summer and summer holidays. Where to go? And what to eat? A growing number…
Spice Me Up Holiday Rum Cake
Meatless Monday Spice Me up for Christmas Originally posted for Huffington Post on 12/19/2016 Fruitcake fans — and I know I’m not alone — it’s time to macerate your fruit for holiday rum cake. If the idea of anything other than a white Christmas seems strange, spend Christmas in the islands — they love it there, decorating…