by Josie | Dec 14, 2022 | Cocktails & Beverages, Condiments, Cooking, Ginger, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Spices, Vegetarian
Cranberries aren’t just for turkey sandwiches. This was our first time trying sugared cranberries ~ they were amazing. Who knew they’d be so good in a cocktail. These were easy to make and made our cocktails kinda fancy. The nice thing about this recipe is...
by Josie | Dec 8, 2022 | Baking, Cookies, Dairy, Fermented Foods, Freezer Friendly
I have to remind everyone that I do not bake, but this holiday season I think I may just do a little of this sciency kitchen craft. Primarily because I have to make these Gochujang Caramel Cookies!! Just saw this in NYT’s weekly menu mailer and they sound...
by Josie | Nov 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Typically, this is one of those dishes that only comes around at Thanksgiving, but it’s really good anytime because all the ingredients are available year round. It makes a beautiful side to a roasted chicken, barbecue chicken, ribs, grilled steak or fish. You...
by Josie | Nov 27, 2022 | Citrus, Condiments, Food History, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Spices, Vegan, Vegetarian
Having run into the “what to cook” road block the other day, this sauce made the mundane pretty magnificent. This is our go-to green harissa with a completely different flavor profile than our rose pedal harissa. This green version was an amazing condiment...
by Josie | Nov 24, 2022 | Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Nuts, Potatoes, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian, Wild Rice
This is an old favorite from our 2014, 2015, 2016 Thanksgiving specials. The first year we tested these fluffy sweet potatoes, they were so incredible. So much so, they were requested the following year. But I wanted it to present nicer, so we added the the candied...
by Josie | Nov 17, 2022 | Chef Inspired, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Ginger, Recipes, Spices
Sometimes I just have to post someone else’s creations. This looks so good and is probably pretty easy to pull off, particularly since Ina says she does it the day before and then voila, they appear as the perfect dessert. Serves 8-10 servings INGREDIENTS ¼ cup...
by Josie | Nov 10, 2022 | Citrus, Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Recipes, Soup, Spices, Vegetarian Option
I only make this a couple of times of year because one of the people in our family does not like mushrooms. We think he’s crazy. This is a rich, creamy, mushroomy soup brightened by the addition of fresh dill. It’s so good with crusty artisan bread, a...
by Josie | Oct 27, 2022 | Chef Inspired, Chilis, Citrus, Cooking, Ginger, Gluten Free, Recipes, Rice, Sides, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian
I saw this recipe in New York Times and gave it a try. It’s fantastic. The recipe is easy and can be adjusted to meet your need for heat. It goes great with wok seared baby bok choy and steamed rice. Of course, broccoli, cabbage, or other hearty green would be...
by Josie | Oct 25, 2022 | Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Potatoes, Recipes, Soup, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option, Wild Rice
This is an easy make-ahead component for your Thanksgiving feast ~ rich, creamy, hearty, healthy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup. This goes well with everything on the table! AND if you’re vegan or vegetarian, we’ve offered a version that is equally as good, using...
by Josie | Oct 25, 2022 | Citrus, Condiments, Cooking, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lamb, Sides
Lamb has significant roots in Mediterranean regions such as Spain, Turkey and Greece where every day meals are made special with roasted meats and beautifully seasoned accompaniments. Unlike any other protein, the depth of flavor in lamb charms any accompaniment and...
