by Josie | Aug 2, 2022 | Cheese, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
I found this recipe a couple of years ago and have since modified it with a few more elements of flavor. Adding fresh basil and thyme, roasted almonds and this balsamic vinaigrette made it particularly good on a hot summer day. Makes 4-5 portions INGREDIENTS FOR THE...
by Josie | Jul 27, 2022 | Chilis, Fermented Foods, Ginger, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Meal Planning, Nuts, Recipes, Rice, Salad Dressing, Salads, Seeds, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option, Wild Rice
We made this salad last year during a triple digit heat wave. It was the perfect meal to combat heat. It’s a recipe that requires a little planning ahead only because you want to prep foods early in the day before it gets too hot. We made enough for a dinner and...
by Josie | Jul 25, 2022 | Cheese, Cooking, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Vegetarian
Everyone is craving this bruschetta dish in our household, so I’m reposting the recipe. There are tomatoes on the vine, it’s hot and I don’t want to cook. This is a perfect dinner. Just this. From our 2020 post: At some point you have to stop eating...
by Josie | Jul 23, 2022 | Cocktails & Beverages, Fermented Foods, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Recipes, Shrubs
I haven’t made a shrub in about six months, so I’m excited to have this one ready so we can enjoy it this weekend in one of Mac’s many cocktail recipes. For those of you who have not seen earlier posts on our shrub recipes and are not familiar with...
by Josie | Jul 21, 2022 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Pistou, Pork, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Soup, Vegan Option
One hot day, when Plan A for dinner became a ridiculous idea because it was so hot out, I made this. I had all the ingredients locked in for other meals, but decided to sacrifice those meal plans for this one. Best decision ever for a mid-week day when my skin was...
by Josie | Jul 17, 2022 | Citrus, Condiments, Food History, Gluten Free, Nuts, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sauces, Vegan
This recipe is a twist on traditional romesco. Romeso is a rustic condiment typically made from a concoction of tomatoes, garlic, nuts, bread, olive oil, garlic and sherry vinegar. It’s a Catalonian recipe that no two chefs ever make exactly the same. But...
