Leek and Potato SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLeeks are full of grit. It’s easiest to clean them undercold running water after cutting or shredding them. Salvadorian Butter CakeBy Ann Ogden GaffneyHeat the oven to 370F/190C. Grease and flour a 8″ springform baking dish. Set aside.Summer Vegetable RagoutBy Ann Ogden GaffneyDrizzle 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over the parchment. Add the cherry tomatoes. Shake them around on the sheet until they are coated in oil. Add the shishitos and do the same thing. Roast in the oven on a medium/high shelf until softened and slightly caramelized, about 15 minutes. Set aside.Lamb Tagine with Winter VegetablesBy Ann Ogden GaffneyAdd the ground cumin, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric to the pan. Cook stirring to mix for 1 minute to coat the lamb and onionsMediterranean Winter Squash SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLine a shallow platter or serving bowl with the baby spinach. Tip the dressed squash on top of it. Sprinkle with the crumbled feta. Serve.Spicy Shrimp and GritsBy Ann Ogden GaffneyThe sauce should have the appearance of a pasta sauce. You can make it ahead of time to this step.Vegan Mocha Chocolate MousseBy Ann Ogden GaffneyWhile the chocolate is melting, combine the sugar and the hot espresso in a blender. Blend until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid is a light caramel color. Cool slightly.Cream of Cauliflower SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLiquidize the soup in batches in a high-speed blender. Wipe out the pan. Return the blended soup to the pan to reheat.Twice-Baked QuinceBy Ann Ogden GaffneyFall is the season for quinces, and this recipe for Twice-baked quince is one of the easiest ways I know of to cook these deliciously aromatic fruits.Eggplant PolpettoneBy Ann Ogden GaffneyLooking for veggie substitute for meatballs? Eggplant polpettone are for you! They can be used in any meatball recipe.Salt Cod SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyPut the salt cod in a bowl and add enough boiling water to cover by 2”. Leave to soak 15 – 20 minutesCreamy Autumn Squash SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyTransfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend at high speed until smooth. Apple Walnut CakeBy Ann Ogden GaffneyTo make the cake gluten-free, sub 1 for 1 GF flour for AP flour.Corn and Pine Nut Stir FryBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIf you don’t want to shuck fresh corn, you can make this with frozen, just remember 1 ear of fresh corn= 1 cup frozen kernels.Tomato Upside-Down CakeBy Ann Ogden GaffneyWhen you put the tofu mixture into the bowl, blend the first ¼ cup of water you plan to use for the batter in the dirty blender. It will not only get any remaining batter off, it will clean your blender blades as well!Pan Glazed TofuBy Ann Ogden GaffneyPan glazed tofu is my new fave. It gives plain tofu a richness of flavor I hardly thought possible.