• Southern Collard Dolmades with Smoky Sweet Potato Puree

    A healthy, plant-based recipe, these Southern Collard Dolmades with Smoky Sweet Potato Puree take a twist on the Greek classic.  Instead of grape leaves, collard greens are filled with southern Carolina Gold rice, one of the heirloom ingredients that’s part of Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste movement.  This a gluten-free, oil-free dish makes a satisfying dinner and an impressive party appetizer. 

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  • 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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