by Josie | Nov 10, 2022 | Citrus, Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Recipes, Soup, Spices, Vegetarian Option
I only make this a couple of times of year because one of the people in our family does not like mushrooms. We think he’s crazy. This is a rich, creamy, mushroomy soup brightened by the addition of fresh dill. It’s so good with crusty artisan bread, a...
by Josie | Oct 25, 2022 | Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Potatoes, Recipes, Soup, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option, Wild Rice
This is an easy make-ahead component for your Thanksgiving feast ~ rich, creamy, hearty, healthy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup. This goes well with everything on the table! AND if you’re vegan or vegetarian, we’ve offered a version that is equally as good, using...
by Josie | Oct 23, 2022 | Cheese, Citrus, Cooking, Dairy, Herbs, Meal Planning, Pasta, Sauces, Sausage, Vegetarian Option
This is a great mid-week meal and provides a little extra for lunch the next day or an after school snack. I made my own sauce, but there are good jarred sauces on the market that can save you a little time.You can always doctor these store-bought sauces up with fresh...
by Josie | Aug 31, 2022 | Beef, Chilis, Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Noodles, Nuts, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Option
Vietnamese foods strike the perfect balance between earthy pungent tones and spicy, sweet and sour punches of flavor. No two bites are ever the same as you slurp a big bowl of pho or delicately maneuver through a pile of rice noodles layered with grilled meats,...
by Josie | Jul 29, 2022 | Cheese, Chef Inspired, Dairy, Fermented Foods, Food History, Herbs, Meal Planning, Recipes, Sandwiches, Vegetarian Option
The muffaletta sandwich has Sicilian roots and is said to have been created in 1906 in New Orleans by a deli/grocery store owner named Salvatore Lupo. I had my first muffuletta when I was working with Bon Appetit in California. The company standard for this sandwich...
by Josie | Jul 27, 2022 | Chilis, Fermented Foods, Ginger, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legume, Meal Planning, Nuts, Recipes, Rice, Salad Dressing, Salads, Seeds, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option, Wild Rice
We made this salad last year during a triple digit heat wave. It was the perfect meal to combat heat. It’s a recipe that requires a little planning ahead only because you want to prep foods early in the day before it gets too hot. We made enough for a dinner and...
