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 21, 2023 | Chilis, Condiments, Cooking, Ginger, Recipes, Seeds, Vegetarian
Well this was good. If you’re like our household, you’re probably still trying to think of ways to eat your truckload of zucchini. This literally took 30 total minutes to make and was delicious. AND we used TWO of our TEN zucchinis sitting on the counter....
by Josie | Jun 20, 2023 | Avocado, Beef, Cheese, Chilis, Citrus, Condiments, Cooking, Corn, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Meal Planning, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Salsa, Sauces
Almost every bar I pass by has a weathered sign on the outside of their door reading Taco Tuesdays. Have to admit, I’ve never indulged in Taco Tuesday bar fare, but it’s a brilliant concept for cheap eats to accompany a tall brew when you’re deep...
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 24, 2022 | Chilis, Gluten Free, Pickling, Recipes
Just two weeks ago, we were still pulling a lot of cucumbers out of our gardens. We were getting to a point where we had to creatively think through how to eat them each day because I was seriously done canning! This quick pickle recipe is an easy conversion and great...
by Josie | Aug 31, 2022 | Beef, Chilis, Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Noodles, Nuts, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Option
Vietnamese foods strike the perfect balance between earthy pungent tones and spicy, sweet and sour punches of flavor. No two bites are ever the same as you slurp a big bowl of pho or delicately maneuver through a pile of rice noodles layered with grilled meats,...