GOCHUJANG NEW RED POTATO SALAD with BASIL & HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

by Josie | Jun 26, 2024 | Citrus, Fermented Foods, Gluten Free, Gochujang, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Potatoes, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian

This was kind of an accidental dish, but this potato salad turned out so good. It’s a sweet, spicy, salty, savory, textural potato salad. We enjoyed it with Korean inspired barbecue chicken for one of our early summer feasts. With a small harvest of new red...

POLENTA with THYME and WHITE WINE SAUTEED MUSHROOMS & ROASTED ASPARAGUS

by Josie | May 13, 2024 | Cheese, Citrus, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Polenta, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian

Polenta used to scare me. It always seemed time consuming and subject to error. But it’s really quite easy. It’s not a dish you walk away from, but you don’t have to babysit it either. it only requires about 30 minutes of time to have this amazing...

BALELA ~ MIDDLE-EASTERN GARBANZO, TOMATO, CUCUMBER & SUMAC SALAD

by Josie | Feb 27, 2024 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Sides, Spices, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes

This is a gorgeous salad. The textural elements enhanced by the sweet tomato juices swirling with fresh lemon, extra virgin olive oil and sumac create bites that will remind you of summer. The salad is best enjoyed with toasted pita, grilled vegetables and meats and...

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...

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER with LEMONY TAHINI SAUCE & TOASTED PISTACHIOS

by Josie | Nov 14, 2023 | Curry, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Sauces, Sides, Tahini, Turmeric, Vegan, Vegetarian

This is one of those dishes that’s kind of fun. It’s a showstopper side or main course that you can enjoy for several meals. I’ve done a couple of trial runs with whole roasted cauliflower and this is probably my favorite to-date. The color is...