by Josie | Jul 29, 2024 | Beef, Citrus, Eggs, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meatballs, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Skewers, Spices
Kafta is a Middle Eastern grilled ground beef (or lamb or chicken) skewer made with lemon, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, spices and good olive oil. As a result of the spice blend used, which typically has sumac, cinnamon, coriander and cumin, Kafta has a unique flavor...
by Josie | Jul 16, 2024 | Basmati Rice, Chicken, Chilis, Chutney, Citrus, Condiments, Eggs, Fermented Foods, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Meatballs, Recipes, Rice, Sauces, Spices, Wraps
Anytime I make meatballs, my family is happy. Anytime I make lettuce wraps my family is happy. So put the two together and I have a ridiculously happy family. Although we love this recipe anytime of year (these make great rice bowls as well!), this recipe for Tandoori...
by Josie | Jun 29, 2024 | Berries, Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Gluten Free, Herbs
We have so many raspberries in our garden this year that we thought we’d consume a handful or two in a little cocktail we whopped up. I mean whipped up. They’re dangerously good, This is a Raspberry Mint Julep. Mint Juleps are associated with the South and...
by Josie | Jun 29, 2024 | Chef Inspired, Cooking, Fermented Foods, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Pork, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Spices
I found this recipe a couple of years ago, held onto it and decided recently to give it a try. It’s kind of amazing. We loved these chops! Pickle juice is vinegar based and so it makes for the perfect brine, especially if your pickles are like ours ~ with lots...
by Josie | Jun 26, 2024 | Citrus, Fermented Foods, Gluten Free, Gochujang, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Potatoes, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
This was kind of an accidental dish, but this potato salad turned out so good. It’s a sweet, spicy, salty, savory, textural potato salad. We enjoyed it with Korean inspired barbecue chicken for one of our early summer feasts. With a small harvest of new red...
by Josie | Jun 7, 2024 | Citrus, Dairy, Food History, Gluten Free, Greens, Herbs, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Tahini, Vegetarian
Wedge salads are one of our favorites. They’re easy to prepare, don’t require a lot of ingredients and hold up beautifully under drizzles of dressing. Wedge salads are one of the most celebrated salads ~ there are so many versions out there now, that the...
