Talking Turkey Sandwiches

It’s practically impossible not to have leftover turkey.  Turkey soup, turkey hash, turkey casserole, turkey and rice … the uses can seem endless and bland.  And by now you probably want to cut your own head off if you even have to think about eating anymore turkey.  But in case you want an option that…

Celeriac and Parsnip

With this cool weather, the comfort from a warm bowl of soup keeps calling. Although celeriac may look scary, it’s easy to work with after you peel it. The idea for this fall root vegetable combination came from Gracie’s in Providence, RI, where I once had a scrumptious cream of celeriac soup that will forever…

Curried Pumpkin Soup

Besides turkey, pumpkin is the center of the Thanksgiving holiday in the US.  But you don’t have to wait until dessert when you’re as stuffed as the turkey to attempt to enjoy it in the traditional pie.  This quick and easy recipe is as inexpensive to make as it is elegant.  Serve it on the…

Cheesy Acorn Squash

This isn’t your average squash.  Not like zucchini or yellow squash, winter varieties are likely not as rampant in your garden at the end of summer.  Interestingly, in Tanzania (today’s my last day here – sniff, sniff), squash and pumpkins are everywhere.  They seem to be naturally sweeter, serving them with only a touch of…