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 | Feb 25, 2023 | Fermented Foods, Food History, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Rice, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option
Onigiri is considered Japanese soul food and compared to easy grab ‘n go foods like burritos and hotdogs because they share the same definition for perfect hand-held, walk-about snacks. Onigiri is a rice ball, typically wrapped in seaweed. It was invented before...
by Josie | Feb 23, 2023 | Chicken, Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Pickling, Recipes, Sauces, Skewers
Food on sticks is the best. Especially if it’s marinated, grilled meat. This recipe is all about flavor and these skewers of well seasoned chicken marinated for hours in a citrusy yogurt sauce will make you feel like you’ve arrived in the circuit of chefs....
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...
