Parsnip Soup with Horseradish Cream Topping

Parsnip Soup with Horseradish Cream Topping

Makes 4 to 6 servings or about 5¼ cups 1 tablespoon EVOO 1 onion, sliced 1/4 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 1 pound parsnips (1 to 6 depending on size), about 4 cups, peeled where needed, sliced 3-inch piece kombu sea vegetable 3 cups water or vegetable broth 1/2 cup...
Wild Rice Pilaf

Wild Rice Pilaf

Makes 3 to 4 servings or 3¾ cups         Wild rice is the native American grass popular for its nutty flavor. It grows wild in the shallow waters of the Great Lakes region of northern Minnesota and was originally hand-harvested in canoes by Chippewa Indians. “Wild”...
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Makes 4 servings McEvoy Ranch is the largest producer of extra virgin olive oil in the US. A tour and tasting at the ranch, on the border of Marin and Sonoma Counties, near Petaluma, California, makes for a really fun outing. Their gifts are worth giving, especially...
Delicata Squash with Sweet Miso Paste

Delicata Squash with Sweet Miso Paste

Makes 8 servings        The Japanese Miso Yaki sauce with its rich barbecue flavor inspires this luscious topping for the squash. Vary flavors by changing varieties of squash and miso. One pound delicata squash, 1 medium-large squash, halved lengthwise, seeds...
Baked Stuffed Apples

Baked Stuffed Apples

Makes 4        A tried-and-true favorite in the U.S. since Colonial times, baked apples are a plump, succulent dessert that can be made in a jiffy while diners enjoy their meals. Make extra for a quick snack or dessert later. 4 apples, cored Stuffing: 1/4 cup nut or...