Recipes
Tahini Treats
If you haven’t stumbled across this simple and “healthier” Rice Krispie treat now is your chance. I absolutely love the yummy blend of honey and tahini. Inspired by this version in Bon Appetite. Makes 16 Ingredients 3¼ cups (130 g) crispy brown or white rice cereal ( not puffed rice) 2Tbsp. virgin coconut oil (divided)…
Read MoreTeri’s Gomasio
Gomasio was a staple in our German home and somehow it lost its special place on the table when we moved to America. I was just delighted to place a jar back on my counter after receiving this recipe as well as a sample from my dear herbalist friend Teri. Ingredients 1 c. lightly toasted…
Read MoreCreamy White Beans over Crispy Polenta
One of my favorite kitchen challenges is to capture the essence of a dish with only my memory of the flavors as a guide. While I may not have captured the exquisite visual appeal, the taste of these creamy white beans over polenta was spot on. This recipe was inspired by a delightful farm to…
Read MoreFall Slaw
These gorgeous purple cabbage heads called me by name at the Damariscotta Maine Coop. Locally grown with sweet, crisp leaves they produced a crunchy slaw packed with texture and flavor that didn’t disappoint. The pomegranate molasses added the perfect tang to create a bowlful of deliciousness. Preparing this an hour before serving will provide the…
Read MoreRaw Energy Bites
These bites are just the best for travel, mid meal snacks, and hikes. You”ll see this is more of an ingredient list than a recipe. The only trick here is to adjust the amount of wet ingredients to dry so that the mixture comes together and can easily hold it’s shape. Enjoy the versatility of…
Read MoreEggplant and Lentil Stew
Here’s a stew inspired by Yotom Ottolenghi to carry you into fall and it is a much deserved helping of pure comfort in a bowl. Ingredients Olive oil 1 Red onion, peeled and finely chopped Fresh thyme leaves removed from stems 1 large or 2 small eggplants cut in chunks 24 cherry tomatoes halved or…
Read MoreNut Butter & Jam Chia Pudding
Maybe it was nostalgia for simple times or perhaps it was the comfort appeal, but this recipe won my attention this week and I’m glad it did. What a treat! Adapted from Minimalist Baker Ingredients for 2 Servings COMPOTE 1 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh) 1 Tbsp orange juice 1 Tbsp chia seeds Combine blueberries…
Read MoreBarbacoa Mushrooms
Despite residing in the Southwest for over 12 years I am not particularly knowledgeable when it comes to chilis. My dear German husband though nearly perfect in many ways is not a fan of spicy food. I on the other hand adore new flavors—salty, spicy and hot. What I love about this dish is that…
Read MoreTahini-Miso Glazed Eggplant
Here’s a delightfully delicious way to showcase gorgeous Asian eggplant now in season. Recipe inspired by Hetty McKinnon’s Ginger Scallion Glazed Eggplant, To Asia with Love. This book is well worth the purchase even if you only use her amazing essential sauce and oil recipes. Ingredients 4 Japanese Eggplants, halved lengthwise 1 TBL Toasted Sesame…
Read MoreBuckwheat Raisin Bread
For nearly a decade of my life, Saturdays meant roisenbrot day from Mahlzahn Backerei in Neuenheim, Heidelberg. Picking up a loaf generally involved a morning walk across Bruckenstrasse with Sophie our Bernese Mountain Dog stopping traffic as she languished along behind Sebastian’s kinderwagon. Although we’ve said farewell to Sophie and gluten since those days and…
Read MoreTomato Glazed Cauliflower
I really did not believe there was a cauliflower recipe I had not tried and then along came this one, and wow! It is so yummy and so simple I’d make it again tomorrow! Inspired by 177Milk Street, Tomato Braised Cauliflower, Rebecca Richmond Ingredients 1 large head of cauliflower cut into small florets of similar…
Read MoreSimple One Bowl Vegan GF Cake
Borrowed and adapted from Aran Goyoaga Cannelle et Vanille, this is the perfect Saturday cake. Whip it up just after lunch so it will be ready to slice with a cup of tea late afternoon. Adaptable recipes are my thing and this cake stands in well with a variety of seasonal fruits. So far I…
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