Indulgence is a sign of the Christmas season, and surely I've been indulging, but in my wonderful veggies and sweet items. There were many wonderful things I ate this season. Starting with my mom's wonderful George Forman grilled grilled cheese (empasis on the two grills). The grill is great for making panini style sandwiches that are delicious and heathier than a pan with butter and oil -- a nice veggie substitute such as Smart Balance really made the sandwich great. Additionally my mother threw in crasins (those red dried cranberries), a unique surprise that would have been great with brie (she used cheddar -- yum!).
I've been cooking up at home pastas made more like risottos lately. To make this style pasta I recommend thick or large pieces of pasta. I mix up veggie broth and dry white wine, bring it to a boil, add the pasta and continue to cook under a medium low heat until most of the liquid is gone. A great way to make tasty pasta that doesn't even need sauce!
Additionally since it is the season of sweets, I've been indulging in all of my favorites. This season has been particularly truffle filled. I found some great recipes online for pumpkin truffles, salted caramel truffles, and chocolate mint truffles! Additionally at home my mom asked me to make truffles and there is an amazingly simple oreo truffle recipe.
One last shout out of the day to Whole Foods.
Not only did I find at the hot bar garlic-free mashed potatoes, I additionally found a yummy mashed sweet potato dish, and a corn and egg pudding of sorts -- all garlic free. They have a 3 squash soup in season now at the hot bar which is garlic free. I love to eat that with one of their pretzel rolls or baguettes. I also recommend their peach mango salsa (the only flavor they carry at the Whole Foods in DC w/o garlic). Whole Foods also carries a spice recommended on many garlic free websites -- Asafoetida by Frontier Natural Products Co-Op. It is strong smelling but I will eventually attempt to use it (I've been scared so far).
That is it! Stay free (of garlic that is)!
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