by Josie | Jan 16, 2024 | Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Preserving and Freezing, Recipes, Saffron, Soup, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
I had made salsas, tarts, chutneys, jams and all kinds of sauces when I decided to make soup in the middle of 90 degree September weather. The tomatoes were still coming on strong when I wrote this yellow tomato soup recipe, but it had to be done. This is garden gold...
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...
by Josie | Sep 8, 2023 | Cheese, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Nuts, Pesto, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
We grow rows and rows of basil and this time of year, the basil bushes stand 4 feet tall (or taller). I start making pesto and pistous in mid-August through mid September, preserve them for soups, sauces, vinaigrettes, salads, marinades, spreads for sandwiches or...
by Josie | Aug 28, 2023 | Cheese, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Vegan Option, Vegetarian, Zucchini Noodles
We really enjoyed this meal, simply made with fresh garden ingredients tossed in a garlicky basil lemon infused olive oil with homemade sun-dried tomatoes! We actually made our own dried tomatoes, but you are totally welcome to use store bought. This dish is...
by Josie | Aug 16, 2023 | Citrus, Eggs, Food History, Greens, Harissa, Herbs, Legume, Meal Planning, Recipes, Spices, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
Sabich is a traditional Israeli sandwich served in pita or on leffa bread. It’s stuffed with fried eggplant, chopped cabbage salad, hard boiled eggs, parsley, mint, lemon, tahini sauce and amba (mango sauce). I found a deconstructed version of the traditional...
by Josie | Mar 15, 2023 | Cooking, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Meal Planning, Soup, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option
I posted this traditional recipe a few years ago. With St. Patrick’s Day coming this week and Easter just down the road, I thought I’d post again. Split pea with smoky ham is always a good meal this time of year. AND I’ve offered vegan/vegetarian...