by Josie | Jan 26, 2022 | Chicken, Citrus, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Herbs, Recipes, Salads, Spices, Vegan Option
On days when you need to just sit and relax and enjoy a bountiful bowl of exquisite flavors … nuff said. What days don’t you need to do this? It happens more often in a week than I like to think about. It’s completely worth it to take the time one...
by Josie | Jan 24, 2022 | Basmati Rice, Beef, Citrus, Curry, Freezer Friendly, Ginger, Gluten Free, Lamb, Nuts, Recipes, Reinventing Soups / Saving Soup Dollars, Sauces, Soup
We have a new thing on Thursdays in our busy household. We commit to cooking together and enjoying a sit-down meal with one another. This last Thursday we made these cabbage rolls. It ended up being an impressive meal primarily pulled together by our son who navigates...
by Josie | Jan 12, 2022 | Citrus, Curry, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Recipes, Soup, Spices, Vegan Option
This is a simpler version of the Moroccan lentil soup we offer on our menu rotation. It comes together quickly and results in a creamy, colorful soup inspired by spice profiles found in Moroccan cooking. The soup itself is vegan, so the meatballs can be an optional...
by Josie | Jan 4, 2022 | Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Gluten Free, Nuts, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
In a desperate need to make a big salad that could serve as an entree or a side salad, I came up with this gorgeous, delicious winter salad. Honestly, as far as salads go, this wasn’t that much effort. The vegetables were easy to cut and prepare for roasting...
by Josie | Dec 26, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Recipes, Vegetarian
This is one of our Christmas brunch dishes. Typically we make it with bacon, but this year my Mother is with us for the holiday and she doesn’t eat bacon. So, I added extra gruyere, along with extra herbs and garlic for a bit more flavor. I like to serve this...
by Josie | Dec 25, 2021 | Chicken, Citrus, Dairy, Gluten Free, Nuts, Recipes, Seeds, Spices, Uncategorized
Another Bay Area story … When I lived in San Francisco, a friend recommended a restaurant to my sister for our Sunday brunch. It was Guaymas, located in Tiburon on the water. I’m not sure if it’s there any longer, but it should be. It was...
