mushroom walnut pâté

mushrooms were super cheap at the market recently, which can mean only one thing – they are slightly old and have to be used fast.  i bought three or four containers so i had to think up a way to use a lot of mushrooms in one simple recipe. by frying them up in a little oil and blending them with some tofu and walnuts i was able to make a large amount of tasty spread that i could use for days to come.  they were good on tiny toastettes and... Read More

christmas cookies: russian tea cakes

while some people consider two weeks before thanksgiving an appropriate time to start christmas celebrations, i find the beginning of december a much more suitable start to the holiday season. and to me, that means christmas cookies. when i think of christmas cookies it’s not just gingerbread men that come to mind.  i have dozens of tasty treats that vividly convey christmas to my taste buds.  in the next few weeks i will be sharing some... Read More