RUSTIC CARAMELIZED ONION SHALLOT QUICHE with GRUYERE & FRESH THYME

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...

CHILES EN NOGADA ~ Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Walnut Cream Sauce

by Josie | Dec 25, 2021 | Chicken, Citrus, Dairy, Gluten Free, Nuts, Recipes, Seeds, Spices, Uncategorized

Another Bay Area story … When I lived in San Francisco, a friend recommended a restaurant to my sister for our Sunday brunch. It was Guaymas, located in Tiburon on the water.  I’m not sure if it’s there any longer, but it should be. It was...

WILD RICE HERB STUFFED SWEET POTATOES with BERBERE SPICED SQUASH & GARBANZO CONFETTI

by Josie | Dec 4, 2021 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Potatoes, Recipes, Vegan, Wild Rice

Everyone knows sweet potatoes are a great source for beta carotene, fiber and potassium and with that comes Vit A, Vit C and magnesium to mention a few benefits. But regardless of how good they are for you, we like them because they taste good and there a gamut of...

RUGELACH with APRICOT PRESERVES

by Josie | Dec 3, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Nuts, Recipes

I love this traditional dessert and have had it many times in my friend’s homes, but have I made them myself?  Nooooo. Because, as you know, I DO NOT BAKE!  So, I’m sharing this recipe, because tis the season!  This recipe was recommended to me from one of...

ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS with BALSAMIC APPLE SHALLOT GLAZE

by Josie | Nov 28, 2021 | Recipes, Sauces, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian

Brussel sprouts are in season right now.  I have a hard time not buying them, especially when they’re displayed on the stalk. Everyone in our family loves them, particularly if they’re roasted – so I’ve been buying a lot lately. Unlike...

HAZELNUT ARUGULA SAGE PESTO

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...