DAKGANGJEONG ~ Maangchi’s Sticky Spicy-Sweet Fried Chicken

by Josie | Jan 28, 2021 | Chef Inspired, Cooking, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Sauces

My son, Eli and I made this one night over the holiday break. Some of the best wings we’ve ever had. These wings would be excellent for Super Bowl Sunday!  They are sweet, crunchy, spicy and if you decide to add the peanuts at the end – they have this...

TZUKUNE ~ Japanese Meatball Skewers

by Josie | Dec 25, 2020 | Condiments, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Sauces

Tsukune is a popular appetizer in Japan.  When ordered, you can expect to be served grilled minced chicken meatballs however, tsukune actually translates to minced meat, so any ground meat qualifies for this recipe. We’ve used pork, chicken, beef and...

POTAGE PARMENTIER (Potato Leek Soup) with Herb Pistou

by Josie | Dec 24, 2020 | Condiments, Cooking, Herbs, Pistou, Preserving and Freezing, Recipes, Sauces, Soup

As far as potato soups go, this one is probably one of the best.  Inspired by Julia Child’s recipe for Potage Parmentier, this is my version using the addition of a few ingredients including herb pistou. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 T extra virgin olive oil 2 T...

SHAKSHUKA with Spinach & Feta

by Josie | Dec 24, 2020 | Cooking, Food History, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Sauces, Sides, Skillet Cooking, Spices, Vegetarian

This is one of our favorite skillet dishes for breakfast or brunch — or dinner or lunch!  It’s a simple traditional dish of Israel that rivals hummus and falafel as one of the most popular meals.  The recipe stems from northeast African cultures that made...

MAST-O KHIAR (Persian Cucumber Mint Yogurt Sauce)

by Josie | Dec 21, 2020 | Condiments, Cooking, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Recipes, Sandwiches, Sauces, Sides, Spices

This is a simple yogurt dish with Persian inspiration.  It’s typically used as a condiment or side dish to rices, roasted meats and vegetables.  We have used it at home as a sauce, dip, spread or binder on wraps, condiment to our rice dishes and soups. on quinoa...

CASHEW COCONUT CHICKEN with SESAME ROASTED ASPARAGUS and COCONUT RICE

by Josie | Nov 25, 2020 | Cooking, Meal Planning, Recipes, Sauces, Spices

This is a delicious dish that only takes about 30 minutes to prepare. Vegan Option:  Replace chicken with tofu or make it all veggie Makes 4 Big Bowls! INGREDIENTS 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4-5 thighs, cubed 2 T coconut oil, plus 2 T for rice 1 onion,...