Adorable gingerbread angels and elaborate gingerbread houses are a beloved Christmas tradition. But gingerbread isn’t just for decoration, it’s delicious. And it’s not just for Christmas. Ginger is a tropical rhizome (not a root, a rhizome) so fuss-free and hearty, even I can grow it. Fresh ginger is used all over the Caribbean to punch…
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…
