Parsnip and onion pancakes
Do you know that a version of these parsnip fritters was served at a Thanksgiving dinner at the White House back in the late 1800s?…
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Roasted acorn squash with honey and paprika
This makes a wonderful light lunch or dinner or an equally fantastic side dish for Thanksgiving and beyond (adapted from Melissa Clark’s recipe from Cook This Now,…
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Lecho – Hungarian sweet peppers
I’ve been in the mood to cook but not in the mood to write recently. Can’t really tell why, but hoping that we can now…
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Sweet potato and ginger bread
Cozy, cool weather this weekend, which means it is high time to bake something seasonal. Something with a satisfying crunch, but also warm and soft…
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Parsnip puree with fried sage and walnuts
More parsnip goodness coming your way before the weekend. This dish is homey, savory, and tastes like it has a lot of butter in…
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Winter fruit salad with pomegranate vinaigrette
Persimmons are definitely a nostalgic fruit for me. Their sweet, jelly-like flavor is reminiscent of Moscow winters when bright orange persimmons and clementines were the…
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Veggie night: mapo tofu
I eat a lot of tofu for someone who is not a vegetarian. There is just something about the texture and how it pairs with…
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Parsnip chips with three dips
You voted and parsnips are the ingredient of the month for November! Parsnips are a root vegetable and a close relative of carrots. They may…
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Chocolate-pear charlotte
Even though this is a no-bake dessert, I’ve noticed that now that we’re into November, I am definitely more and more eager to bake. It’s…
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Friday night dinner: grilled flank steak wraps
There is something fun and a little festive about this dish – a good way to celebrate Friday and to treat yourself and your family….
