Tamari Eggplant
Need a bacon substitute for a BLT? Oh my, the bacon lover in me says there is no substitute for the Fruit of the Pig…but these tamari drenched roasted eggplant pack a load of flavor that gives satisfaction to the Umami Itch. I made …
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Cashew Horchata
Horchata The horchata we had in Mexico was made from rice, sugar, and cinnamon, and maybe rice milk added in. Many a Mexican restaurant will have the churning white liquid in a countertop fountain dispenser, mesmerizing to watch as you wait for your tacos de …
Black Bean Burgers
The Weavers were back! June is a full and demanding month for me but I get to end it by providing meals for a lovely group of basket weavers from around the world at the Willow Gathering. This session I peeked in on traditional basket styles …
Sparkling Jasmine Iced Tea
In honor of the first day of summer here is a refreshing green tea with a light sparkle. Give yourself the gift of an afternoon to sit in the shade, sip this delicate treat, listen to the birds, and enjoy the day. (and no, …
Carrot Quinoa Salad
Cute tiny grains. Bright orange carrots. Summer days. Good. Quinoa is a relatively forgiving grain to cook. I loosely measure 2 parts liquid to 1 part quinoa, but if you rinse it well and pour a random large amount of water into the pot you …
Rosemary Mixed Nuts
Nuts! Always a handy item for snacks or an appetizer table. The many crevices of walnuts and pecans hold the herbs and sugar nicely so very little of the good stuff falls away. I tried these without the cayenne and they seemed a bit …
Jerk Guacamole
A quick jaunt to Colorado on Amtrak helped me remember that trains are an awesome way to travel. Everyone is relaxed, friendly, unparanoid, and relatively diverse. The leg room in coach is luxurious and the small stations have free long term parking. Perhaps it’s time you consider an Amtrak adventure? …
Pickled Cumin Carrots
I referred to this pickling recipe in the Carrot Flowers post a few years ago and the Quick-Pickled Vegetable Salad last year, but I thought these beauties deserve their own page. These are one of my favorite stand-byes for antipasto trays—they’re surprisingly bright and zesty, and the …
5-Spice Tofu
I used to make a similar tofu at the deli, crusted with ground pumpkin seeds, cornmeal and 5-spice. I simplified it in this version but it still has that hint of exotic with the Big Five to add to your sandwich or stir fry. …
Curried Spinach w/ Gluten Free Gnocchi
Superpowers? I sometimes wish my superpowers were more exciting. List-making is not terribly sexy or awe-inspiring. I visualize what needs to happen then scribble (with .09 lead pencil and paper) the amounts then compile all the amounts into another list, then figure out the day …
Socca
Every culture has their flatbread—tortillas, crepes, roti, pita, gözleme, mana’eesh, msemmen, naan—the list of edible wraps from around the world goes on and on. This garbanzo flatbread, a.k.a. farinata, socca, torta di ceci or cecina, is common in Italy, France and northern Africa where garbanzos abound. …
Shichimi
Also known as ‘Seven Flavor Chile” because there are usually seven ingredients (shichi = seven), shichimi is a Japanese dried-spice mixture that can be cooked into dishes or added at the end for a complex punch of flavor. Though regions and families have their own ingredient combinations and proportions, most shichimi contains chiles, …
Pickled Deviled Eggs
Sanskrit scriptures describe the universe as being birthed from an egg. The term Brahmanda is from two words: Brahm (ब्रह्म) = ‘cosmos’ or ‘expanding’, and ‘anda‘ (अण्ड) = ‘egg’. The Brahmanda Purana, an ancient Indian text, explains this fascinating concept in great detail. Good reading while you …
Gluten Free Ricotta Gnocchi
Spring veggies are not far off and these miniature bites of goodness will go well with all of them. Spinach, garlic scapes, asparagus, kale, green onions, peas, watercress, fiddlehead ferns, morel mushrooms—-mix any or all of these delicacies with ricotta gnocchi (and butter!) and …
Black Bean Paste
Black Bean paste is a Chinese condiment used in many a dish (hoisin sauce, stir fries, Asian BBQ, noodles), and a secret ingredient of those from Team Umami. It’s bold and tangy and can bump the flavor factor of your sauces manyfold. It can be really difficult to …
Gluten Free Szechuan Shortbread
First, a stunning photo by Coleen Sullins. She joined us for a trip to ABR then afterwards sent along this Birch beauty for the post. It almost appears that she was laying down for the shot…I didn’t ask if perhaps she fell while skiing and …
Herb Egg Butter
More wax!! For any of you partial to vintage ski paraphernalia here is Something Old and Something New in side-by-side Reds: years ago Swedish wax company Lind-Ex changed their name to SkiGo and here they are together. We bought the new SkiGo Red this year because …
Potato Celeriac Apple Mash
The Montreal River…not frozen. There aren’t many places that can survive a week of temperatures hovering around 40 degrees (F) with multiple days of pouring rain and still have trails with skiable snow. ABR in Ironwood, Michigan is such a place with their dedication …
Flax Seed Crisps
Completely inspired by Magnus Nilsson of Fäviken in Sweden, these crisps are simple with a most intriguing look. In his cookbook Fäviken, Magnus explains that he started with thicker versions using more types of seeds, then evolved the crisp towards thinner version using only flax. His cookbook photo …
Baked Ricotta
Fuzzy diversions! Friends just picked up their chicks for the year and there are few things in this world more adorable than fuzzy babies. Their nervous peeps filled the room when they first arrived, eventually softening into murmurs as they calmed and settled into to their new surroundings. They would …