by Josie | Jan 30, 2025 | Chef Inspired, Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chilis, Citrus, Condiments, Freezer Friendly, Ginger, Gluten Free, Greens, Herbs, Noodles, Recipes, Soup
This is about as simple as pho can get. To the best of my ability I tried to stay as authentic as possible with this recipe without overwhelming. This is an undeniably delicious soup – only second to Beef Pho, which I am still trying to master. Beef pho is one...
by Josie | Nov 21, 2024 | Cheese, Chef Inspired, Citrus, Dairy, Desserts, Eggs, Freezer Friendly, Fruit
I found this recipe a couple of years ago on the “This is Italian” blog and felt that as a non-baker, it was something I could maybe be somewhat successfull with. It was good. Really good. I looked like a pro! This is an incredibly moist cake with a...
by Josie | Nov 19, 2024 | Butternut Squash, Chef Inspired, Chilis, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sides, Spices, Squash, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
This is the first time I’ve attempted this recipe and it was a total breeze. AND absolutely delicious. We’ve been recipe testing with butternut the last couple of weeks. We had a number of larger butternut that were earmarked for a Thanksgiving table. We...
by Josie | Jun 29, 2024 | Chef Inspired, Cooking, Fermented Foods, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Pork, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Spices
I found this recipe a couple of years ago, held onto it and decided recently to give it a try. It’s kind of amazing. We loved these chops! Pickle juice is vinegar based and so it makes for the perfect brine, especially if your pickles are like ours ~ with lots...
by Josie | Mar 28, 2024 | Chef Inspired, Eggs
From The Kitchen I thought this was a cool idea and since many of us will be dying eggs this weekend, many of us might like this article. Have a nice Easter!! INGREDIENTS FOR THE EGGS, DYEING, AND FINISHING: 6 unpeeled, hard-boiled white or brown eggs (at room...
by Josie | Mar 14, 2023 | Chef Inspired, Cooking, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Soup
On a research trip one year, our corporate marketing manager arranged for us to have a private dining experience in a little restaurant nestled in an old Boston neighborhood. I can’t remember the name, but everything about the place was out of Saveur magazine...
