Garam Masala Spice Blend
This is happiness. If you enjoy Indian cuisine and make it at home, you need a good garam masala. You also need turmeric, but not all Indian food comes in the golden color of turmeric. There are a LOT of amazing dishes outside the curry box. Garam masala is worth making for the aroma alone. Oh my […]
Traditional Saag Paneer
The complexity and balance of spices that you get from a plate of Indian cuisine is just healing. It can make you all “kumbaya,” full of peace and serenity. Yep. I said the same thing on my Vegan Not Your Amma’s Saag Paneer… but it is still true. In one of my favorite studies, Traditional Chinese Medicine, […]
Not Your Amma’s Saag Paneer – Vegan Version!
The complexity and balance of spices that you get from a plate of Indian cuisine is just healing. It can make you all “kumbaya,” full of peace and serenity. It is the one cuisine for which a long list of ingredients is fitting. Making spice blends does shorten that list a lot! Much of Indian cuisine is […]
Easy Homemade Paneer or Farmer’s Cheese
Cottage cheese is one of those ingredients that is never on hand, at least in my house. And finding an organic cottage cheese, or paneer, requires a lengthy trip to a market that sells such things. Fortunately, it takes only a few minutes to make your own, and it tastes better! To make a simple […]
Hash with Adzuki Sausage
I could eat this every morning. But that would be much too much potato. The one real “trick” to making a good hash is in the treatment of the potato. Other than that, you just need lots of good flavor. In this version, fresh crisp green pepper melds with pungent onion, savory, spicy, Italian adzuki […]
Flourless Chocolate Muffin Tops
When a yummy dish from a brilliant blogger appears on my screen, I save it, fully intending to make the dish. But usually, it never gets made. Instead, I make whatever is already in my kitchen, usually from whatever is in season or was a good price. Food blogs are fabulous sources for inspiration! Hopefully, […]
Adzuki Bean Italian Sausage
The idea of vegan charcuterie has always intrigued me. It is the ultimate contradiction. And one I have frequently explored. The mock meats, fakons, tofurkeys, and quorn… leave a lot to be desired. But if you are working at home and you start with your own wheat gluten or soy, you can make an impressive […]
Coffee Creamer – Dairy Optional
For those lovers of sweet coffee out there – you know who you are… It is easy to make your own coffee creamer at home! Why make your own coffee creamer? It saves money! You can eliminate unwanted ingredients that may be in commercial creamers You can eliminate dairy, if you are dairy-free About non-dairy: If you […]
Ramps and Potatoes… Potatoes and Ramps!
Do try this at home! …if you haven’t already. Because if you have, then you probably look for ramps whenever they are in season. Ramps are a beautiful gift of spring! They are the Rolls Royce of aromatics, with hints of garlic and onion. They are delicious in just about anything you would cook with […]
Simple Fava Beans with Fresh Herbs
Breezing right over the obligatory Chianti reference… pairing fresh bright fava beans with the most synergistic flavors is a very lovely thing. Fava beans are buttery, meaty, slightly bitter, and a bit of an acquired taste. The flavor of fava beans pairs nicely with herbs, particularly parsley, basil, thyme, or rosemary. Use whatever you have […]