Recipes
Tahini Cookies
It’s a good thing I snapped a photo as soon as these cookies came out of the oven, otherwise, it would have been a missed opportunity. The only effort in these yummy bites is in the patience needed to allow the dough to chill. Adapted from Aran Goyoaga Makes 12 cookies Ingredients 6 tablespoons (85 g)…
Read MoreVegan Gluten Free Sourdough Waffles
Yes, it’s totally possible. Waffles that are vegan, gluten-free, sourdough, AND A-Mazing! If you actually made it through 2020 and did not make your own sourdough starter let this be the recipe to change that. That being said, if you are just getting started you will need 5-6 days lead time to get the sourdough…
Read MoreRed Lentil Bolognese
Adapted from Vegan Richa’s Lentil Bolognese Ingredients 1 package of gluten free spaghetti 1 cup of red lentils Olive oil 2 pkgs or 1lb of mushrooms chopped 1 onion, peeled and finely 1-2 shallots or cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 grated carrots 1 t dried oregano or use 1/2 tbsp fresh 2…
Read MoreBaked Rice Pudding
Some days just call for rice pudding and today’s drippy steel gray skies led me to adapt this yummy Milk Street recipe. This is pure comfort food and the fact that it cooks itself in the oven makes it a winner in my kitchen. (4 servings) Ingredients 3 T of maple syrup or honey, more…
Read MoreSpinach and Leek Tart
Here’s a recipe that tics just so many boxes for me. It’s delicious, goes together with ease and in advance (a big win), is gluten-free, vegan, and my favorite is that it can be customized to the handful of veggies hanging out in your fridge. I was gifted with a Texas sized leek upon my…
Read MoreSocca Bread
This simple rustic flatbread holds a special place in my heart and I am sure it will in yours as well. Socca bread has the ability to make a simple soup and salad meal complete. I like to use my cast iron skillet but feel free to use your choice of an oven-safe pan. Ingredients…
Read MoreLemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
You know there is always room for one more roasted sprout recipe in your repertoire. This one takes this winter veg right into spring with the bright taste of lemon and the sweetness of caramelized shallots. Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees 1 large or 2 small Meyer lemon, if available, otherwise 2 small unwaxed…
Read MoreVegan Moussaka
I really haven’t thought about Moussaka in years, actually decades. The last time I had it in fact was at a pub in Oxford for heaven’s sake. I do remember it being an amazing comfort food and that was exactly what I was searching to serve at last meal for months with Foix friends. Once…
Read MoreSpiced Butternut Soup
The weather has turned cold here in Foix these final days of winter with a mix of snow and rain each day. This delightful and colorful soup brightened the dreary day and was delicious! Ingredients 2 leeks, chopped fine 2 large kohlrabi peeled and cut into chunks 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks…
Read MoreSpicy Cauliflower Snacks
I will admit I have a problem with these cauliflower snacks. I honestly can not stop myself from eating these and can easily consume an entire head of cauliflower in this fashion, on my own. I’m not saying I am proud of this fact, just sharing in case you have the same problem yourself. I…
Read MoreApple Pear Crumble with Ginger
With a nod to my Foix friend Sanna Phinney, I share with you this super simple dessert. It’s was Sanna’s delicious recipe that she prepared for our welcome meal that served as an inspiration. Ingredients 4 apples, cored and cut into chunks 4 pears, cored and cut into chunks 1 T Fresh Ginger – finely…
Read MoreA Warming Spiced Chia Porridge
When last week, during the fierce winter storms in Texas, all I wanted to do was to warm my children and give them comfort there was an ocean between us. And as often my go-to, when I am distressed, I look for relief in the kitchen. In search of something warming but not grain-heavy like…
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