by Josie | Aug 2, 2022 | Cheese, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
I found this recipe a couple of years ago and have since modified it with a few more elements of flavor. Adding fresh basil and thyme, roasted almonds and this balsamic vinaigrette made it particularly good on a hot summer day. Makes 4-5 portions INGREDIENTS FOR THE...
by Josie | Jul 27, 2022 | Chilis, Fermented Foods, Ginger, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Meal Planning, Nuts, Recipes, Rice, Salad Dressing, Salads, Seeds, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option, Wild Rice
We made this salad last year during a triple digit heat wave. It was the perfect meal to combat heat. It’s a recipe that requires a little planning ahead only because you want to prep foods early in the day before it gets too hot. We made enough for a dinner and...
by Josie | Jul 17, 2022 | Citrus, Condiments, Food History, Gluten Free, Nuts, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sauces, Vegan
This recipe is a twist on traditional romesco. Romeso is a rustic condiment typically made from a concoction of tomatoes, garlic, nuts, bread, olive oil, garlic and sherry vinegar. It’s a Catalonian recipe that no two chefs ever make exactly the same. But...
by Josie | Jul 5, 2022 | Citrus, Gardening, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegetarian
If you grow like we do, you’ll soon be in the summer zucchini conundrum, desperate for a variety of ways to serve these crazy courgettes. If you are growing your own (or even when purchasing at Farmer’s Markets) zucchini is at their best when harvested...
by Josie | Jun 25, 2022 | Chicken, Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Nuts, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sauces, Sides, Skewers, Summer Pop-Up Menus
Food on sticks. It’s the best. Sate’ (or satay) is a popular street food found in Indonesia. Usually made with earthy, citrusy marinated chicken thighs or chicken breast, the meats are skewered and cooked over a flame and served with peanut dipping sauce....
by Josie | May 24, 2022 | Cheese, Chicken, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Quinoa, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Salad Dressing, Salads, Spices, Uncategorized, Vegan Option
There are quite a lot of components in this salad, which is why it’s so enjoyable. Grilled chicken, chilled, sliced on the bias served over tricolored seasoned quinoa with oven roasted spring asparagus and roasted julienne dill carrots, along side oven roasted...
