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 | Jun 9, 2023 | Cheese, Citrus, Cooking, Couscous, Eggs, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Sides
My photo stinks, but these were a big hit. After a recent dinner with friends, we had quite a bit of couscous leftover, along with several spears of grilled asparagus. So we made these tasty little fritters. The addition of fresh spring spinach, red bells, basil and...
by Josie | Mar 15, 2023 | Cooking, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Meal Planning, Soup, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option
I posted this traditional recipe a few years ago. With St. Patrick’s Day coming this week and Easter just down the road, I thought I’d post again. Split pea with smoky ham is always a good meal this time of year. AND I’ve offered vegan/vegetarian...
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...
by Josie | Mar 9, 2023 | Chicken, Citrus, Cooking, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Lamb, Pasta, Recipes, Soup
This soup hits the spot on so many levels. The broth is sunny and bright and with the addition of lamb broth added to the chicken broth, we’ve created a rich, elegant soup. Warm spices such as cumin, coriander, cinnamon and paprika infuse the broth making...
by Josie | Feb 22, 2023 | Beef, Chicken, Cooking, Ginger, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Option, Noodles, Recipes, Sipping Broths / Bone Broths, Soup, Spices, Tea, Turmeric
Darjeeling tea inspired this noodle soup. Recipe testing this broth with an infusion of tea took several tries, but we finally landed on one that we really enjoyed. It isn’t overwhelmingly tea forward but just enough so the essence of Darjeeling snuggles in...
