Tag: autumn

Saffron and Honey Glazed Root Vegetables

Saffron and Honey Glazed Root Vegetables

Fall is one of the special times of the year. The vibrant colors, the sparkling sun (which is very very soothing after the the burning summer sun of Texas), the light breeze with an occasional nip which reminds you that winter is not far away 

Cauliflower with Nuts and Cranberries

Cauliflower with Nuts and Cranberries

A delightful week night side dish; quick, easy with a slight hint of spice. The cauliflower florets are cooked in the pan till tender and then sprinkled with nuts, dried fruits, green onions and some dressing.

Butternut Squash with Black Beans and Walnuts

Butternut Squash with Black Beans and Walnuts

Smoky, spicy and lightly sweet; this is a very easy and simple dish to make. With all the abundance of the pumpkins and the squashes in stores and the blogsphere, I could not resist making this even if I had to do it just for 

Gingered Squash Soup

Gingered Squash Soup

Ever heard of a kid who gobbled up all the vegetables without complaining? The kind who would frustrate her friends, for the moms of the friends would go into the sing song of the comparing game to why they should eat the vegetables without whining? 

Plum Applesauce

Plum Applesauce

The Holiday Season is soon approaching with all it’s Sweet Temptations. Fresh, crispy air, colorful leaves, that slight shiver, and most of all that longing to stay inside the warm covers for a little bit longer when the alarm screams in the darkĀ  wee morning