by Josie | Jan 26, 2025 | Chicken, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Mint, Recipes, Rum, Skewers
I love making these marinated grilled chicken skewers in spring and summer when the abundance of mint in our garden needs to be used! We were in need of something fresh, light and green and had this craving for something with mint. So after a quick marinade, we...
by Josie | Dec 28, 2024 | Butter, Chicken Broth, Cooking, Corn, Dairy, Food History, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Greens, Herbs, Lamb, Meal Planning, Potatoes, Recipes, Spices, Tomato paste
Reposting this recipe. It’s a good recipe ~ one that should be considered in the months to come. It’s easy, hearty and great the next day. It’s time to “winter up” so maybe consider this dish for a midweek meal. For no particular reason,...
by Josie | Nov 25, 2024 | Avocado, Cheese, Chilis, Citrus, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Hominy, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salsa
Pozole is a rich, warming, classic Mexican comfort food that holds a special place in Mexican celebrations, particularly Christmas, New Year’s Eve and in some parts of Mexico, weddings and the Day of the Dead. It’s most often served with pork, but chicken...
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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Cooking, Meal Planning, Recipes, Seasonal Produce
January was a tough year, but we made it though. Omgoodness. Well, it’s February and we’re still knee deep in winter, but little glimmers of sunshine are a reminder that spring is not that far off. February is one of those months that tends to be wet and...
by Josie | Aug 16, 2023 | Citrus, Eggs, Food History, Greens, Harissa, Herbs, Legume, Meal Planning, Recipes, Spices, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
Sabich is a traditional Israeli sandwich served in pita or on leffa bread. It’s stuffed with fried eggplant, chopped cabbage salad, hard boiled eggs, parsley, mint, lemon, tahini sauce and amba (mango sauce). I found a deconstructed version of the traditional...
