This is not your traditional grilled cheese sandwich. This recipe was made in my panini with 3 kinds of cheese, pickled red onion slices, chives and chili crisp between 2 slices of sourdough bread. A favorite for sure any time of the year when I want something special and not just 2 American slices between … Continue reading
Black garlic came into my life back in 2015 from a fellow blogger, Elaine who made Black Garlic Harissa. https://foodbod.wordpress.com/2015/02/20/introducing-my-black-garlic-harissa-so-exciting-plus-a-discount-for-this-amazing-garlic/ Being a gardener and a cook I was fascinated with the possibilities. Could I grow it like my regular garlic – no such luck as it goes through a process, not fermentation, but what is … Continue reading
For years I made my own pesto, a favorite summer condiment. Basil is so full of flavor and has many uses in recipes. In the past I used a lot as I could grow as much as I wanted; I always started my plants from seed too. Make a batch, top with a little olive … Continue reading
I like simple recipes especially when I have all the ingredients on hand – this is one of them. A meatless meal with spicy and sweet flavors. Lots of garlic, chile crisp and green onions to finish over your choice of spaghetti. For over a year I have been trying to use whole wheat pasta … Continue reading
A recipe worthy of a celebration with ingredients such as chile crisp (a favorite condiment at the moment) and a special savory honey from Dr. Jane Goodall’s collection of Woodland Honeys. In memory of this famous icon the world recently lost, it’s a privilege to share one of these special honeys sourced directly from the … Continue reading
I always have some sweet nuts to serve guests during the holidays. They often are on a cookie table with other sweets or maybe bagged as gifts. Many nuts are wonderful lightly seasoned and/or sweetened. See three favorites at the bottom of this post. I see cashews in my future, another post from a fellow … Continue reading
Are you looking for a side to complement your holiday ham, turkey or perhaps lamb? These sweet potatoes are the answer. I find recipes in all kinds of sources and this one comes from Burlap & Barrel’s catalog of spices they sell.
During busy times of the year in the kitchen I am always looking for simple recipes that make me feel satisfied while I am busy making sweets and other dishes to serve over the holidays. When I saw this pasta dish I knew this could be added to the list. Peanut butter +pasta are always … Continue reading
I get regular emails from Burlap and Barrel https://www.burlapandbarrel.com/pages/about-us who is a Public Benefit Corporation building new international supply chains that are equitable, transparent and traceable. In a few words they support smallholder farmers and provide some of the most unusual spices such as this wild pompona vanilla. I am a big supporter of the … Continue reading
It’s no secret that Korean gochujang paste is a favorite condiment. I’ve been enjoying it for a number of years and know that any recipe with this ingredient will usually be very good. Gochujang is mainly made out of glutinous rice, soybeans, chile peppers and barley and has a wonderful balance of sweet, salty and … Continue reading