CREAMY CAULIFLOWER WHITE CHEDDAR SOUP with BACON & ROSEMARY CROUTONS

by Josie | Jan 13, 2024 | Bacon, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Soup, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option

It’s 15 degrees in Portland metro today and weirdly, my family asked for soup. So weird. I’ve been known to make a soup or two in my time, so I was able to help them out with this creamy cauliflower white cheddar soup. It’s an extremely satisfying...

COQUITO ~ RUM COCONUT SPICED COCKTAIL

by Josie | Jan 13, 2024 | Cocktails & Beverages, Coconut Milk, Condiments, Gluten Free, Recipes

Interesting tidbit about this drink, nobody knows exactly who created the coquito cocktail or when it really became a popular, well-known drink, but its unfounded history stems from Puerto Rico. Some theories say that Spaniards introduced the drink to the Caribbean...

TRADITIONAL SHMALTZ LATKES ~ NYT’s

by Josie | Dec 9, 2023 | Chicken, Dairy, Fermented Foods, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Potatoes, Recipes, Sides, Skillet Cooking

I’m reposting this recipe from my 2020 post because it’s a holiday tradition that everyone loves. We’re making these this week. Can’t wait. Latkes are crispy potato pancakes. When we lived in the Bay Area, we made them every year for our new...

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES with HOT HONEY MASCARPONE, TOASTED HAZELNUTS & SAGE

by Josie | Nov 15, 2023 | Citrus, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Potatoes, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian

We made these a few weeks ago and freaked out at how good they were  The dish is decadent, but a complete breeze to prepare. You’ve got an amazing entree or side dish that speaks to winter cravings and it comes together in 45 minutes. We’re thinking of...

CHICKEN SAGE MEATBALLS with PUMPKIN FARFALLE, KALE & FRESH HERB WHITE WINE SAUCE

by Josie | Nov 4, 2023 | Citrus, Dairy, Greens, Herbs, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces

We buy fresh organic ground chicken each week for a variety of dishes. Most often, we enjoy homemade chicken sausage with smoked paprika and fennel seed. It’s easy and makes for a great brunch or dinner item. This last week I decided to use the ground chicken...

ROASTED CARROT TART with WHIPPED HERB RICOTTA & CARROT TOP PESTO

by Josie | Oct 13, 2023 | Baking, Cheese, Chilis, Citrus, Dairy, Herbs, Nuts, Recipes, Vegetarian

I love roasting vegetables, particularly in the fall and winter months. Carrots, like many cool season crops, actually get sweeter in the winter months when their starch stores are converted to sugars. This conversion protects the vegetables from freezing and makes...