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...
by Josie | Dec 26, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Herbs, Recipes, Vegetarian
This is one of our Christmas brunch dishes. Typically we make it with bacon, but this year my Mother is with us for the holiday and she doesn’t eat bacon. So, I added extra gruyere, along with extra herbs and garlic for a bit more flavor. I like to serve this...
by Josie | Dec 24, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Herbs, Noodles, Pasta, Sauces, Vegetarian
These ricotta, spinach and herb stuffed shells are one of our kids’ favorite dishes. It may seem daunting when you read “stuffed”, but this dish comes together quickly. Total prep time is about 30 minutes and total cook time is about 45 minutes....
by Josie | Dec 20, 2021 | Chicken, Dairy, Fermented Foods, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Potatoes, Recipes, Sides, Skillet Cooking
Latkes are traditional potato pancakes. We made them every year for our new year’s brunch and served them with homemade applesauce, caramelized shallots, sour cream and chopped chives. There are so many recipes you could use and it seems that anyone who makes...
by Josie | Nov 28, 2021 | Bone Broths / Sipping Broths, Cooking, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Preserving and Freezing
Since a roasted turkey is generally seasoned with sage, thyme, and rosemary, all those seasonings fill the air when you’re simmering a pot of turkey stock. That aroma is the ultimate comfort smell. There’s nothing quite like it. We’re making a stock...
by Josie | Nov 26, 2021 | Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Pesto, Recipes, Vegan
We made this pesto last week for the first time for our Smoky Chipotle Butternut Apple Soup. Love it so much, that I decided to serve it for Thanksgiving over roasted cauliflower steaks. It was gorgeous! This pesto is a chunkier pesto, not smooth like you may think...
