by Josie | Oct 13, 2023 | Baking, Cheese, Chilis, Citrus, Dairy, Herbs, Nuts, Recipes, Vegetarian
I love roasting vegetables, particularly in the fall and winter months. Carrots, like many cool season crops, actually get sweeter in the winter months when their starch stores are converted to sugars. This conversion protects the vegetables from freezing and makes...
by Josie | Aug 22, 2023 | Baking, Dairy, Desserts, Freezer Friendly, Fruit, Nuts, Recipes
I had to post this recipe because I had so many requests last week when I posted on FB. This is one I found in an old cookbook. It seemed basic enough for me to do, so I did it! I don’t bake, so making it simple and having really good ingredients makes me appear...
by Josie | May 25, 2023 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Freezer Friendly, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian
As many of you have heard, I don’t bake. Using puff pastry can make one appear to be a baker. This is about as simple as it gets and it’s delicious! If you’re going to (or hosting) a brunch, lunch, barbecue or hors d’oeuvres party, this is a...
by Josie | Dec 17, 2022 | Baking, Beef, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Pasta, Pork, Recipes
The flavors in this dish are amazing ~ a beautiful balance of herbs in both the meatballs and yellow bell pepper sauce give the dish a depth of flavor that’s memorable. Taking simple steps with the meatballs such as adding in cream and breadcrumbs prior to...
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 | Aug 7, 2022 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Recipes, Vegetarian
Another recipe for your summer squash! We thought this was even better chilled. I’ve mentioned this before ~ I don’t bake! But I do like making quiche. I’ve definitely made my own crust in the past, but I don’t think I have mastered the crust...
