Vermilion Lane

This recipe is heaven on a plate. I don't say that lightly -- naan topped with fig jam, apples and brie is seriously one of my favorite eats of all time. I love the complex flavors and delightful mix of textures resulting from a few simple ingredient...

Roasted asparagus with apricot vinaigrette is the perfect side dish recipe for spring and summer. It’s light and refreshing, just like the weather.

Add some rustic charm to your soup game this fall. I'm not your average smooth tomato soup kind of girl. I crave a variety a flavors and textures.

The addition of curry powder and sriracha takes classic fried green tomatoes up a notch. And the creamy horseradish dip offers a spicy and sweet kick.

Vegetarian, done right -- easy, hearty, and delicious! Try this recipe with any style couscous or peppers.

Springtime is kale time at my house. I always plant too many greens and this year is no exception.

Peppadew is a favorite ingredient of mine. My family just can’t get enough of these sweet and spicy little South African peppers. The pickling juice is absolutely divine -- I could literally drink it.

This is hands down one of the most refreshing sala...

Let’s face it, risotto has a bad rap. Its reputation is up there with the untouchables, like beef wellington and baked Alaska. I’m not quite sure how

Creamy buttery mashed potatoes are one of my favorite guilty pleasures. I love the addition of garlic cloves boiled along with russet potatoes, so yummy.

This healthy winter salad is a perfect vegetarian lunch or dinner. Omit the goat cheese and it makes a lovely vegan dish. It's so hearty, meat lovers will be satisfied too. 

The flavors of the salad dressing are complex but easy to make and so delici...

Crispy Spicy Chickpeas are a great alternative to party peanuts. Your friends will be pleasantly surprised by the addition because they're addictively tasty but very healthy too.

The trick is to prepare them just before guests arrive so they're hot an...

Jicama is one of my favorite salad additions. I love the slightly bitter crunch against sweet ingredients like mandarin oranges or grapes. In this dish I use apples, mint and honey to compliment raw savoy cabbage and the radish like taste of jicama.

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Hot Cauliflower and Gruyere Cheese Dip

Recipe by Andrea for Vermilion Lane

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower 

• 1 cup grated gruyere cheese

• 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese

• 8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature

• 4 tablespoons of...

This dish is the perfect substitute for a typical potluck breakfast bake. The best part is, it's delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The decadent creamy goat cheese is balanced by a healthy dose of spinach.

Crust-wise, I like to use refrigerated...

Sweet Home Sweet Potatoes

This variation of my Sweet Home Sweet Potatoes recipe won second place in the Feed the Future Sweet Potato Recipe Contest that raises awareness about global hunger. Find a link to learn more about Feed the Future following t...