ugh. that's how i feel. too. much. of. a good. thing. so, let's have something a little lighter...a little less filling.  something that rejects thanksgiving and all of it's wonderful splendors. szechuan it is then. spicy, spicy...

a friend of mine had been reading alicia silverstone's new book and told me that her favorite squash was the kabocha.  she was curious what it tasted like and suggested i make something with it. naturally soup seemed like a good, quick option. this...

no need to show up to thanksgiving without a center piece, right? this "turkey" style roulade has a wonderful texture and taste.  served with some creamy smashed potatoes and stuffed with an herbed stuffing, this also makes for wonderful hot...

for my second thanksgiving idea, i present creamy smashed baby reds with a white wine, carrot and rosemary gravy. can we say yum?   creamy smashed baby reds w/ white wine, carrot and rosemary...

the holiday's can be a stressful time for everyone, especially when others are concerned about "what to make". so, for the next week i plan on posting simple recipe ideas for you to use or share with family and friends.  i hope each of these recipes...