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Gingerbread Cake

Nothing tastes more like the holidays better than this gingerbread cake. I've included some personal modifications to this recipe in addition to the original recipe. This is a dense but moist cake, especially with a classic cream cheese frosting.

Sweet Potato Gratin

The annual question: Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes. Problem Solved! This creamy gratin has it all going on. This recipes serves 6 so double the recipe if you're feeding a crowd. The smaller versions cook more evenly so consider two baking dishes for best results.

Chicken Marbella

A classic recipe that is tried and true. This will become a go-to recipe for a crowd. Delicious served with a simple side vegetable such as steamed green beans and crispy french bread.

Endive Radicchio Salad

Who isn't charmed by the sunny colors of radicchio and oranges, the crunchy texture of roasted chickpeas, the bright hit of lime dressing?

Gluten Free
​Peach Cobbler

 No need to tell anyone this is gluten free because no one will notice and this recipe hits all the high notes of the season. Naturally, you can substitute for regular flour, if desired.

Tropical Grilled Shrimp & Scallops

An easy, breezy quick to cook dish with pineapple makes this recipe summer gold!

Braised Asparagus

A favorite preparation for fresh, big meaty spears of asparagus. There's depth of flavor here from the browning, yet the dish only takes about 15 minutes, start to finish.

Lemon Buttermilk Cake

If you're a lemon lover, try this recipe – sweet yet tart and soaked in lemon juice. 

Passover Meringue Cake

Sans flour and yeast, this Passover dessert is ideal made with whipped egg whites and sugar and baked until crisp.

Raspberry Cheesecake

Ina Garten is a genius and so is this cheesecake recipe of hers. Beautiful and a perfect holiday dessert.

Salmon Salad

If I could only have one recipe, this would be it. A regular on our rotation and perfect holiday meal - purely delicious. Don't worry about the anchovies, you'll be a convert.

Corned Beef & Cabbage

We try to keep it healthy, but once in a while we all have to enjoy an indulgence.  This easy recipe, a St. Paddy's Day favorite, will certainly satisfy.

Roasted Lamb Chops

Easy for week night meals yet an impressive dish for special occasions. These succulent and flavorful chops are memorable. Ask your butcher to 'french' them for you.

 Citrus Spinach Salad

A delightful seasonal salad, especially delicious when strawberries are in season. Easy and quick assembly. Easily dairy free with goat cheese on the side.

Flourless Chocolate Cake

While flourless and gluten free, this chocolate cake is a rich, decadent treat for all. A raspberry coulis sauce is also a nice treat on top, if you are serving dairy free guests.

Cranberry Butter

If you think cranberries make the holiday, then listen up... here's a creamy cranberry butter recipe we'll think you'll love. Just a mix of savory, tart and sweet butter. Can't wait to try this using Strauss whole butter! 

Antipasto Salad

This recipe is a 'suggestion' of items that you may have on hand. Besides the few fresh ingredients, everything else is bottled or canned. I added chopped celery and carrots to the original recipe for extra, fresh crunch – very satisfying – you'll even want it for breakfast!

Pinto Posole

This is a winner, winner, non-chicken vegan dinner! The Guajillo chilis are key - thank you Cookie and Kate for this recipe! I love to serve this with fresh chopped onion, dried oregano and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Chickpea Salad

There are lots of chickpea salads out there but if you only add lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, mint & seasoning to your chickpeas, you'll still love it. Feel free to add what you have in your fridge.

 Broccoli Bisque

Seven simple ingredients, no cream, and super healthy. We love this soup dashed with curry and lemon juice.

White Bean Tuna Salad

A hearty main-course salad that you can prepare ahead for company. Mouth-watering delicious-ness!

Cruciferous Crunch Salad

There are fancier salads that take much more time to make, but this is a quick-to-make-go-to AND a favorite. I call that win-win.

 Roasted Carrot Soup

A great starter to a holiday meal. It's quite satisfying so a small ladle full is a perfect portion. The longer you roast the carrots, the deeper the flavor. Don't forget to core the carrot centers! It's key as it removes bitterness.

Sheet Pan Fajitas

 This recipes literally takes minutes to make and it has so much flavor. Build a Mexican Fiesta around this dish – it's good enough for company, and works well for vegans who can forgo the chicken – just double the veggies.

Black Bean Salsa

This partners well with the fajitas. Whether you call it a salsa, relish, or salad, it's cooling fresh flavor with the basil makes it a hit.

Chimichurri Avocado Salad

This is an unusual recipe that marries avocado and watermelon brilliantly. But it's the sauce that is exceptional. Veg News hit a high note with this recipe.

Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze

This exceptionally delicious tried-and-true recipe by Bobby Flay is on regular rotation in my household, and most of my friends’ homes. To make it gluten free, I replace the Panko with gluten free crumbs or chopped raw cauliflower. Notes: I like to make these in muffin tins for portion control and to freeze. I also like to add a bit of pork to the turkey. You may form your loaf freeform on parchment paper, instead of using a loaf pan.

Potato & Hatch Chile Stew

This recipe is a keeper, and is surprisingly delicious for its simplicity. Be sure to take advantage of Gelson's fresh Hatch Chiles, even if you have to freeze some for later!

Coconut
​Macaroons

Good food is always in style and we're sharing this 5-ingredient favorite with you. This gluten free sweet treat is loved by everyone, gluten or not! 
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