Roasted Root Vegetables with Apples

Ingredients 3 cups of peeled tart apples cut in half (Jonathan, Empire, Braeburn, McIntosh work well ) 2 cups carrots, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch thick rounds 1 medium onion, cut into wedges 1 lb. small redskin potatoes cut into quarters 2 large yams, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes 2 cups parsnips, peeled […]

Chipotle-Mashed Sweet Potatoes

SATISFY THE SPICY PALETTE This potato recipe satisfies the palette of our Indian family members who, unlike my Irish side, prefer things spicy! Because we have so many sides, I find that this is enough for about 12 adults and 8 kids. Remember, if everyone takes a little scoop of everything, their plates will be […]

Baked Celery Root w/Parmesan

Celery root (celeriac) is a wonderful accompaniment to any main meat dish. Grated, sauteed in cream and then baked with Parmesan cheese, you can’t go wrong. Rich and delicious, yet low in carbs and high in Vitamin K, which increases bone mass...

Creamed Spinach & Parsnips

Creamed spinach may seem like a throwback, but don’t sell it short.  Buttery, sweet parsnips take luscious, creamy spinach to a tastier place on the food chart.