Chocolate Blackout CakeThis Blackout Cake is perfect for anyone, it's just a bonus it's gluten-free! Easy to make, this cake can even be stored in the freezer for your next party.Spinach and Garlic Tortilla EspagnoleTortilla Espagnole is a baked egg dish that can have a variety of add-ins from kale to tomatoes to squash, but it always includes crispy potatoes- the best!Chocolate Covered Vanilla Bean CandiesThese candies are non-dairy and gluten free, but you wouldn't think they're missing anything they're so delicious! Make them in advance for an easy dessert.One Pot Winter Veggie PastaThis vegetable pasta is made in one pot, which means only one dish to wash! Buy pre-cut squash to make dinner even faster and easier.Olive Oil Mashed PotatoesRun out of butter, or looking for a different way to make potatoes? Try these olive oil mashed potatoes and you won't want them any other way!Warm Lentil Salad with Spinach, Walnuts, and AppleFrench lentils, also known as lentils de Puy, have a firm texture that holds up well in salads. Prep the rest of the ingredients while the lentils cook, then toss greens and lentils together. Serve warm with a baguette and cheese. Eggplant and White Bean DipThis rich, creamy dip will be a hit on the buffet table. Shrimp Cakes with Sweet Hot AïoliHandle the cakes gently when shaping them, and pan-fry until the crust is brown and crisp.Porcini and Mozzarella FarrotoFarro can be cooked like risotto, following the same stir-and-absorb method. Serve this double- mushroom version as a vegetarian main course or as a side for a rich main, such as braised short ribs. Braised Escarole with Pine Nuts and CurrantsThe sharp flavor of escarole pairs well with the sweet currants and buttery pine nuts in this quick braise. Build on the mix with chopped anchovies, if you like.
Barley MinestroneThis rendition of the classic Italian vegetable and bean soup uses barley instead of pasta. Simmering a piece of the rind from Parmigiano-Reggiano in the soup is a traditional way of adding flavor. When you finish off a wedge of Parmigiano, just stash the rind in the freezer so you always have it on hand when you need it.Quick Veal CacciatoreTender and flavorful, veal cutlets are lean and quick-cooking. If veal isn't for you though, feel free to substitute chicken cutlets for a classic cacciatore.
