Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday. It’s a time when, regardless of religion, Americans pause to gather with loved ones and express gratitude for life.  Wouldn’t it be wonderful if that simple celebration of gratitude did not cost a life? Each year, nearly 45 million turkeys are killed in the United States for Thanksgiving alone. The […]

Pumpkin, Cranberry, and Walnut Dressing

This is a little more work than a prepackaged mix, but it’s well worth the effort. Pumpkin, Cranberry, and Walnut Dressing 1 2-second spray cooking spray 2 1/3 cups fine cornmeal 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp sea salt 1 cup puréed pumpkin 1/3 cup applesauce […]

Securing Nutrients with Squash

Squashes are native to Mexico and Central America, where they may have been first cultivated 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. They are one of the “Three Sisters” of traditional American cuisine. Summer squashes, including zucchini (also known as courgette), pattypan, and yellow crookneck are harvested during the growing season, while the skin is still soft […]