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I grew up mostly vegetarian, so I have always felt veggies deserved star placement on the table — but this one really shines!

Chermoula is a delicious, herby North African sauce that I’ve adapted to the ingredients I had in my kitchen (lemon, parsley, garlic, cumin, and paprika, oh my!) that I slather on eggplant as it roasts, yielding a richly flavorful, creamy flesh that creates the ideal base for nutty farro (or brown rice!), a scattering of fresh herbs, and sweet-tart pomegranate seeds for a burst of sweetness. I dollop lemony yogurt overtop just to keep it all extra luscious.

Hearty, filling, stick to your ribs — and totally meatless!! Enjoy!

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Brie & Prosciutto Kisses

Celebrate a cozy little Valentine’s Day with these Brie & Prosciutto Kisses!

Creamy brie cheese & sweet jam are tucked inside buttery puff pastry, then baked to perfection so the cheese is warm and melting, and the pastry is golden brown and airy. To kick it up a notch, I twirled salty strips of prosciutto into rosebuds — they’re easy enough for even non-crafters like myself to make! — and baked to crispy perfection.

Fun and just a little fancy for a pre-date appetizer, a Galentine’s with the girls, or a celebratory party of one! This little nibble pairs perfectly with one of my favorite cocktails, the Bubbly Greyhound — fresh grapefruit juice and Prosecco brought to life with Plume & Petal Lemon Drift vodka infused with natural flavors like elderflower and white tea, then sweetened naturally with just a hint of honey.

I love being able to have a bespoke, luxurious cocktail at home — no bartender required!

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Crispy Mushroom Tacos

This week’s recipe is a hearty (dare I say, meaty!) VEGETARIAN taco filled with crispy roasted mushrooms, sweet and spicy baked tofu, and an incredibly bright and crunchy slaw, loaded with pickled jalapeños, apples, and fresh mint!

Meat eaters will love it, too! This combo is amazing for your next taco spread and perfect to feed a crowd — the slaw only gets better as it sits, and feel free to make extra tofu or mushrooms for amazing grain bowl and salad toppers throughout the week with any leftovers.

Let’s dig in!

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Chili-Stuffed Butternut Squash

Every January, I crave savory, comforting foods that nourish my body and help me get back on track after the holidays. This Chili Stuffed Butternut Squash is so flavorful and filling.

And since this dish is a veggie stuffed with lots of veggies—and juicy ground turkey flavored with chipotle and other warming spices!—it’s fixing to be your favorite new weeknight staple. The butternut squash gets so tender and sweet as it roasts, the perfect complement to the gentle heat of the filling — I love to top mine with a little fresh parsley and rich, cooling avocado to round out every bite for pure, clean eating joy!

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Christmas Salad

Before we get to the rich, indulgent, over-the-top holiday mains, we’re mixing a Plume and Petal Pink Flamingo (for 21+) and pairing it with something colorful, something extravagantly special but still light enough to keep you and your guests hungry for more… This Chicory Salad with Garlicky Breadcrumbs and Fresno Chive Vinaigrette holds up beautifully in all its festive colors and crunchy textures and plays amazingly well with the other delicious bite you crave on your holiday table. The dressing has just a touch of sweetness and heat, so it balances out the slightly bitter flavors of the endives and radicchio while keeping everything fresh and vibrant.

And the perfect pairing for this salad is the Plume and Petal Pink Flamingo, of course! With only 20% ABV, subtle sweetness and layered flavor, Plume and Petal is a vodka infused with natural flavors that enhances the flavors of raspberry and lemon to give us this delicious cocktail with a lot of holiday flare… just how I like it!

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Stuffed Acorn Squash Alla Norma

Everybody needs a star side that can play the main if you have vegetarians at your Thanksgiving table and this is yours — presenting the most delicious Stuffed Acorn Squash alla Norma!! Creamy mozzarella cheese, pine nuts, and tender fried eggplant hunks are tossed together in a gorgeous tomato sauce, then tucked into golden roasted acorn squash boats and baked to melting perfection. Top with basil and a drizzle of HONEY!! Savory yet sweet flavors make this versatile veggie bite utterly irresistible and the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving spread.

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Creamed Spinach & Leeks

Hold the phone… are we talking about sweet and savory leeks and plenty of vibrant spinach? Bathed in the most luxuriously creamy sauce scented with cognac, baked to rich casserole perfection, and topped with crisp, salty fried shallots?!!! We are?? WE ARE!! The very best part is everything can be made a day (or even two) ahead, so it’s the perfect, easy addition to your confidence-boosting Thanksgiving feast! And I know I don’t need to tell you about adding this on your leftover sandwich… an absolute must.

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

If you’re not already making a weekly pot of soup, please start now and start here. So rich and warm, with all the flavors of fall – roasted butternut squash, sweet apple, those heady, warming spices! – pureed until velvety smooth and made even more luscious with coconut milk.

You’ll find plenty of tender, buttery-soft pops of pecans to give you something to chew on and a few spicy rings of serrano chile to heat you up from the inside out with a welcome little bite of freshness. Mmmm…good soup!

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Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka

This is a spicy version of my daughter Philomena’s all-time favorite classic pasta dish: Rigatoni alla Vodka! I’m sad to report I’ve never eaten the most famous version of this dish at Carbone in NYC, so I can’t say for sure how this one compares. All I know is this is quite possibly the most comforting, savory, faintly sweet and perfectly spicy pasta dish you will ever sink your teeth into. But don’t take my word for it. Treat yourself to a plate tonight and report back!! PS just leave out the chilis if you and yours don’t like it spicy – Philo style!

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Rigatoni With Fresh Sungold Tomato Sauce

I wish I could take credit for how unbelievably delicious this liquid gold pasta sauce is, but it’s really just nature showing off with the perfect balance of sweet Sungold tomatoes, garlic, onion, and plenty of olive oil! Plus a splash of something extra…

The best part is that it is so easy to make! Hot tip: grab ripe Sungold tomatoes now while they’re still in season and make a bunch of this sauce to freeze for gloriously easy meals to come – you (and your kids) will drink it right up, so make extra!

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