by Josie | Feb 8, 2022 | Dairy, Fermented Foods, Fermenting, Food History, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Preserving Foods, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Vegan, Vegetarian
“No Ukranian home was ever without it’s beet kvass. The kvass was always handy and ready when a pleasing, sour flavour had to be added to soups and vinaigrettes.” Lubow A Kyivska from Ukranian Dishes. Kvass is a probiotic health boosting beverage...
by Josie | Feb 7, 2022 | Condiments, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian
We absolutely love this condiment. It’s a Tunisian recipe used to enhance stews, rice or couscous dishes. It’s slathered on roasting meats and often seen on tables as a condiment for breads and vegetables. Harissa varies in heat, depending on the peppers...
by Josie | Feb 7, 2022 | Citrus, Condiments, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Legume, Nuts, Recipes, Vegan, Vinaigrettes
This smoky, fragrant spread is great on wraps or sandwiches, over pasta or rice, as an enhancement to soups or stews, or as a dip for toasted pita and fresh vegetables. With so much flavor coming from both the harissa and seasonings we add, it’s an impressive...
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...
