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Fare Exchange: Warm up the kitchen with cornbread, biscuits, chocolate sauce

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Good morning, dear people. The year begins with fond hopes and good will, both of which often come around a dinner table. We are grateful in advance for what you will bring to this column.

First, though, some questions must be asked. There is a new one, from C.M.B., who is planning a family gathering that includes one vegan diner. “I am looking for a menu that will please everybody, where meat and dairy won’t be missed. So please, a menu and some recipes.”

In the corners of 2024 there are still tucked some unanswered requests, including the following: a recommendation for the best waffle mix – or a pancake mix with waffle variations; recipes for a salad dressing with chopped green olives; and a copycat version of Cracker Barrel’s side dish of Brussels sprouts, kale and pecan salad/slaw with maple vinaigrette dressing. (And as to that last salad or slaw, any variations on that theme are also welcome.)

(READ MORE: Where to eat vegan food in Chattanooga)

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