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ROASTED CURRY CAULIFLOWER HORS D’OEUVRE PLATTER with Green Herb Tahini Dressing
In my earlier days, the word hors d'oeuvre was typed in every single catering proposal I wrote. I just flashed back on that as my fingers quickly tapped it out on the keyboard. It's still in there after all these years. This hors d'oeuvre idea was born out of a HUGE...
DRESSING FOR FALL ~ Green Herb Tahini Dressing
This is an amazing dressing for hearty salads with chunky vegetables like cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers or as a dip or drizzle with roasted vegetables. We've enjoyed it over roasted carrots, cauliflower and eggplant - delicious! My kids like...
THIS MADE MY DAY
Sometimes you have to publicly share. This was posted in one of my Soup Groups today. "If any of you are on the fence about ordering Josie’s Mac and Cheese from Pepper & Salt Kitchen for the first time please take a moment to prepare yourself for fanatical...
MASA BALL CHICKEN SOUP
So this is a new favorite. Of course, this is a soup based on matzo ball soup, but instead of matzo, we used masa harina which is what's used to make tamales and added the masa balls to a deeply flavorful home made chicken stock spiced with Mexican seasonings and...
FALL SEASON SANGRIA
I like chilled red wine. I know many of you will think that's odd, but I do. I also love a good red that's room temp served with gooey cheese, of course. Chilled or room temp, my favorite is Tempranillo from Ruestle Vineyards. If you haven't had this bottle, try it!...
WE’RE IN SOUP MODE PEOPLE
We’re in soup mode people... Our FIRST menu of the season comes out this week! We’re pretty jazzed to be 90% done with harvesting and back in the kitchen this week. There wasn’t much debate on what soups to put on this first menu. We went with the ones people most...
DRESSING FOR FALL ~ Dill Tomato Vinaigrette
What's not to love about homemade vinaigrettes and dressings? This is one of our favorite vinaigrettes. It goes with just about any ingredient you would put into a salad. It's lovely on a platter of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. I think this would be amazing on a...
WHAT’S IN SEASON FOR OCTOBER
Many of our Local Farmer's Markets are still going strong with Northwest produce and other products. Here's what I found to be available at markets through the middle or late part of October: Melons Pears Apples Hazelnuts Tomatoes Artichokes Grapes Beets Basil Sage...
IT’S FALL SOUP SEASON!
SOUP SEASON IS HERE! Hope your Fall is off to a good start! The weather has been amazing, school is in full swing, as is football, fall leaves and all that makes up this season in the Northwest. We’re excited to get back in the kitchen and will be there beginning the...
FARMER’S MARKET MINESTONE with BASIL PESTO
It's the season for harvesting and fall soups are on the horizon! This recipe is a family favorite and one that comes up once a month in our meal rotation. It's hearty, healthy and makes for the easiest meal, whether that's breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's also...