• Sweet Heat Tomato Jam

    Advanced |  Servings: 4  |  Ready In: 50 minutes |  Yield: 1 1/2 cups An acidic kick from balsamic plays with natural sweetness of tomatoes and smoky goodness from paprika come together in this oil-free Southern Tomato Jam.  Similar to a traditional gastrique, it’s a mix of caramelized sweetness with a pop of vinegar’s brightness. 

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  • Vegan Butternut Squash Italian Polenta

    Medium |  Servings: 6  |  Ready In: 60 minutes |  Yield: about 8-9 cups This creamy polenta recipe is classic Italian comfort food.  Butternut squash adds natural sweetness and beautiful golden color for this Fall-inspired vegan recipe.  Naturally gluten-free, serve this with Smoky Sweet Braised Giant Lima Beans, French Mayo Coba Bean Red Wine Stew with Parsnip

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  • Pasta “alla Norma” – Eggplant with Gluten-Free Chickpea Cavatappi Pasta and Spicy Red Sauce

    This plant-based recipe of the classic Italian recipe for Pasta “alla Norma” has chunks of roasted eggplant and a spicy tomato sauce. The traditional version uses lots of oil and cheese, but this healthy vegan version roasts the eggplant oil-free and skips the dairy. Use gluten-free cavatappi pasta for allergy-free dinner. One of my favorite eggplant recipes!

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