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...

TRI-COLORED TOMATO, CUCUMBER, RED ONION SALAD with Spiced Bloody Mary Dressing

by Josie | Aug 1, 2023 | Gluten Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian

This salad is summer at it’s best. Fresh heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and herbs tossed in a fantastic spiced Bloody Mary dressing. The salad pairs really well with just about anything grilled ~ chicken, pork, beef or fish and or hearty...

CREAMY HUMMUS PLATTER with SUMAC ROASTED GARBANZOS & TOMATO CUCUMBER CONFETTI

by Josie | Jul 31, 2023 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Legume, Recipes, Salads, Spices, Vegan, Vegetarian

Most of the year it’s a challenge to come up with a weekly meal plan, but this time of year I don’t seem to have any problem creating something delicious when we have so much coming out of our gardens. While we have been enjoying a lot of crookneck squash...

TOASTED FARRO SALAD with MIXED ORGANIC GREENS, PEARS, AVOCADO & TOMATO AIOLI DILL DRESSING

by Josie | Feb 27, 2023 | Citrus, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

This winter salad is dressed up with toasted farro, roasted garbanzo croutons, sliced pears, heirloom tomatoes, creamy avocado, fresh gorgeous greens and a killer dressing. This was the perfect salad for our Sunday night dinner. With the farro and garbanzos, it easily...

YELLOW CURRY CARROT with HARISSA GLAZED GARBANZOS & ROASTED PEANUTS

by Josie | Jan 24, 2023 | Citrus, Coconut Milk, Curry, Ginger, Gluten Free, Legume, Meal Planning, Nuts, Soup, Spices, Vegan, Vegetarian

This delicious Yellow Curry Carrot Soup with harissa glazed garbanzos and roasted peanuts easily satisfies a soup craving with its’ buttery, warm, textural composition. We took inspiration from Moosewood’s African Peanut Soup, our own Moroccan Carrot Soup...

GREEN HARISSA ~ MAKES THE MUNDANE MAGNIFICENT!

by Josie | Nov 27, 2022 | Citrus, Condiments, Food History, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Recipes, Spices, Vegan, Vegetarian

Having run into the “what to cook” road block the other day, this sauce made the mundane pretty magnificent. This is our go-to green harissa with a completely different flavor profile than our rose pedal harissa. This green version was an amazing condiment...