by Josie | Jul 27, 2023 | Cheese, Gluten Free, Greens, Herbs, Nuts, Recipes, Salads
This recipe is from NYT. We make a similar salad with raw zucchini ~ it’s in our blog from last summer’s salad recipes: Zucchini & Red Bell Salad with Pecorino & Lemon Caper Vinaigrette...
by Josie | Jun 28, 2023 | Citrus, Cooking, Ginger, Gluten Free, Meal Planning, Recipes, Rice, Spices, Wraps
Lettuce wraps. We know them, we love them, we have to have them in the summer! This is a new wrap recipe for our family catalog. We love meatballs and love jerk seasoning ~ seemed like a no-brainer since we had all the ingredients on hand. We used Penzy’s Jerk...
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...