And Sesame Stars are tasty shortbread cookies served with Asian Fruit - a simple dessert with star quality. Mollie's style of meatless cooking is all about big, bright flavors and colors. In this meal, she draws her inspiration from the sun-drenched foods of the American Southwest. Her Tortilla Soup with Roasted Peppers is made from a tasty vegetable stock with roasted bell peppers and chilies, topped with crispy tortilla strips. For dessert, Rainbow Sorbet Torte with Chocolate Crust is like the Painted Desert on a pie shell.
Gloomy weather is a great excuse to hole up and enjoy the pleasures of hearth and home.
Mollie shares a rainy-day menu designed to warm the soul and give the spirits a lift. Tomatillo-Chile Soup has a wonderfully refreshing sourness that blends well with strong seasonings. Frisee and Mushroom Salad with Warm Garlic Vinaigrette is perfectly dressed for cold weather. Buckwheat Soba with Butternut Squash, Smoked Tofu and basil captures the earthy flavors of a brisk autumn day. And for a guaranteed lift, Mollie tops off the meal with Chocolate-Topped Almond Cake, an irresistibly crunchy confection.