Friday, December 19, 2014

Herbs And Spices - Paleo Chorizo Sweet Potato And Kale Stew

This nutritious soup of chorizo, kale, and sweet potatoes takes inspiration from the flavors of Spain. Garnish with store-bought (or homemade) harissa to add heat.

Pasta - Bobs Awesome Lasagna

This is a traditional baked lasagna that is a favorite in our family. Ground beef, cottage cheese, and mozzarella make it rich and filling.

Breakfast And Brunch - Creamy Banana Bread

This is a sure thing, with cream cheese smoothing the way for banana bread baked in a bed of cinnamon, brown sugar and chopped pecans.

Fruits And Vegetables - Drupey Pie

I added fresh, ripe nectarines and apricots to this sour cherry pie. These fruits are drupe fruits meaning they are fleshy with a hard stone or seed in the middle. The pie was summery and delicious! I really like to use turbinado sugar--it's less processed and has a good flavor--but white sugar would be fine, too.

Meat And Poultry - Turkey Pot Pie

Cooked turkey, celery, carrots, onions, and potatoes in a creamy homemade sauce are baked in flaky pastry in this classic pot pie recipe.

Pasta - Greek Pasta With Tomatoes And White Beans

Italian-style tomatoes go for a brief simmer with tender white cannellini beans and garden-fresh spinach. Serve over hot penne and spoon crumbled bits of feta cheese over the top for a creamy sharp bite with every mouthful.

Desserts - Homemade Cream Filled Sponge Cakes

A buttery marshmallow frosting fills the center of these mini yellow cakes. Dip the cakes into optional gelatin and coconut, and you've got a fun raspberry variation. You can buy boat-shaped mini cake pans or use our directions to make your own from foil.