Blueberry Muffins
Sunday-morning blueberry muffins with a cinnamon crumb topping; everyone who tastes them absolutely loves them.
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Cauliflower Soup
A silky cauliflower floret soup inspired by my grandmother's kitchen, first made for my children when they began sipping soup.
Creamy Tomato Soup
Fresh tomatoes simmered with carrots, red onion and basil, then puréed with a splash of half and half.
Creamy Zucchini Soup
Zucchini, yellow squash and leeks simmered in stock and puréed into a creamy soup that was a favorite when my children first ate solid food.
Egg and Vegetable Soufflé
A make-ahead breakfast strata of whole wheat bread, green onions, red pepper and two cheeses, soaked overnight and baked until puffed.
Emerald Kale Soup
A bright green soup of curly kale, leeks, parsley and cilantro, puréed with avocado for body and garnished with avocado slices.
Flan
Classic crème caramel: a cinnamon-scented egg custard baked in a water bath over a layer of caramel.
Good Morning Fruit Smoothie
Orange juice, mixed berries, banana and yogurt (or tofu, or kefir) blended into a cool, creamy breakfast.
Kale Apple Walnut Smoothie
Born on a surprise snow day, a smoothie of kale, apple, banana and walnuts with a spoonful of yogurt.
Orange Juice Smoothie
A childhood favorite: whole oranges, orange juice, vanilla yogurt and milk blended into a creamy, fiber-rich smoothie.
Potato Leek Soup (Vichyssoise)
My father's favorite: roasted potatoes and leeks puréed into a silky soup, served cold, warm or at room temperature.
Protein Packed Oatmeal
Egg whites stirred into cinnamon-vanilla oatmeal give it a surprising lightness and 12 grams of protein in a single bowl.
Pumpkin Custard
A gently spiced pumpkin custard sweetened with maple syrup and baked in a water bath; not so different from what the Pilgrims cooked in the ashes.
Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin purée, frozen yogurt, maple syrup and warm spices blended into a cool, pie-flavored smoothie.
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower, shallots and whole garlic cloves roasted until golden, then simmered and puréed into a nor'easter-worthy soup.
Silken Onion Soup
Twelve cups of onions slowly caramelized, simmered in broth and puréed silky-smooth, finished with crispy sage.
Spinach Soup
An emerald green purée of spinach, leeks, potato and fresh herbs, made creamy with avocado.
Spinach-Apple Smoothie
Packed spinach, a whole green apple and yogurt blended into a nutrient-dense green smoothie.
Sweet Potato and Russet Potato Bisque
A smooth, comforting bisque of sweet potato and russet potato with thyme and buttermilk; easy on the stomach and mouth.
Velvet Roasted Vegetable Soup
Butternut squash, sweet potato, carrots and parsnips roasted hot and puréed into a golden soup that pleased a dinner party aged 14 months to fifty-something.
Zucchini and Squash Vichyssoise
The first soup of the season: sautéed zucchini and yellow squash puréed with leeks and potatoes into a smooth vichyssoise.
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