Vegetarian (or easily adapted) Recipes
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Easy Lemon Pie
Fresh, cool, and creamy lemon filling balances perfectly with a graham cracker crust (easily adapted to gluten-free!) in this easy-to-make pie that will brighten anyone’s day! Don’t get me wrong, we love chocolate in all its glory. But some members of my family are sensitive to caffeine, so much so that they have a strict…
Emerald Lentil Salad
Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients deliver outstanding flavor in this easy, hearty, plant-based salad. Perfect for wholesome dinners and packed lunches with options to keep everyone happy. Vegan and naturally gluten-free. This plant-based salad boasts multiple shades of green and its simplicity belies how very satisfying and flavorful it is. Cooked lentils and roasted broccoli form the…
Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake
Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake reinvents the classic pound cake with the addition of caramel-like swirled layers and an irresistible glaze. This recipe goes WAY back. As a newlywed, my husband, Jack, and I drove to Philadelphia to see his niece, Judy, perform in a play. She was in elementary school and had a part…
Speedy Roasted Broccoli
Roasted broccoli in 10 minutes? It’s possible AND delicious. With their crispy, golden edges, these tender spears may just cement a spot on the weekly rotation! When it comes to roasting vegetables, a certain time commitment is typically required to achieve those signature caramelized edges and concentrated flavor. When it comes to broccoli, however, we can…
M&M Cookies (in a jar!)
A popular holiday gift (for any holiday) and a great project for kids to make for friends, M&M Cookies in a Jar are fun to bake, give, and enjoy. Printable tags included! When I first started working with Ann, I cooked my way through many of her delicious recipes, from sweet to savory and everything…
Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Creamy and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness, this classic frosting can easily be spread or piped onto cakes, cupcakes, and cookies for desserts that look as great as they taste! This recipe will add a glorious final touch to your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. I most frequently use it to decorate…
Spanish-Style Marinated Olives
An impressive appetizer recipe that takes five minutes to prep and adds something special to any cocktail hour, cheese board, or antipasto platter. Irresistibly snack-worthy and giftable too! For many of us, olives plucked straight from the jar are incredibly satisfying. They are salty, meaty, and even deliver a dose of monounsaturated fats, fiber,…
Crispy Latkes
There’s no draining or soaking in this recipe for the crispiest latkes this Hanukkah season, which come together quickly and easily, and are enjoyed by all members of the family. Serve with Ann’s homemade applesauce, creamy horseradish dill sauce, or simply sprinkled with salt! I grew up in Pennsylvania (for those who are local –…
Spanish Tortilla
Make this traditional Spanish dish in your own kitchen with a few basic ingredients and enjoy it as a light meal, a satisfying snack, or a filling addition to a Spanish-themed charcuterie board. In Spain it’s called a tortilla Española, sometimes a tortilla de patata. The name translates to Spanish tortilla or potato omelet,…
Mamie’s Million Dollar Fudge
Ultra-creamy with a delightful chocolate flavor, this foolproof fudge sets up beautifully without the need for a candy thermometer. Perfect for holiday cookie platter and sharing with family and friends. Aunt Peggy came over for an afternoon of cooking yesterday. She wanted to make Party Salmon with Creamy Horseradish Dill Sauce for a holiday potluck…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mug Cake
A decadently delicious, single serve cake takes a few minutes to make and offers a hearty dose of satisfying protein too! I love a good chocolate cake as much as the next person. Topped with the foolproof peanut butter frosting pictured with the linked cake, it’s a personal favorite that has graced the table of many…
Pumpkin Cornbread
Classic cornbread gets a seasonal twist in this lightly sweet, spiced bread that’s delightful alongside soups, stews, poultry, and pork. Or top the warm bread with a pat of butter or drizzle of honey and enjoy with a morning cup of coffee or tea! When I hit upon a solid recipe, one that my…
