Harissa is a North African red chile paste or sauce made of a few simple ingredients including chiles, garlic, olive oil, citrus and a few warm spices. Combined with eggplant and garbanzo beans, a hint of the briny umami of Kalamata olives, blistered tomatoes, and sharp white cheddar cheese biscuits this recipe creates quite a…
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The Mediterranean diet is a diet inspired by the eating habits of Spain, Italy, and Greece in the 1960s and is said to be one of the healthiest ways of eating on earth. Loaded with lots of veggies and plenty of healthy fat, following the Mediterranean way of eating nourishes the body and the soul – after…
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My good friend shared with me how much she LOVES ginger.I had to oblige.I’m tired now, though, after a long day of cooking.So, I have not much to say other than: it’s a Gluten-Free Candied Ginger Tarragon Cheesecake and it’s really good. Gluten-Free Candied Ginger Tarragon Cheesecake 1 pkg. gluten-free graham crackers, processed into a…
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Not only do we have plenty of polenta in our house, but at times we go through a plethora of artichoke entrées. Artichoke hearts, that is. I really like the pickled tang and texture of the little choke hearts. And please forgive me, as I realize we are way beyond 1990, but I do quite…
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I’m not much of a pork fan, unless it comes to pork tenderloin. When cooked properly, the “other white meat” truly satisfies all dinner desires. Well, I suppose I’m not fully satisfied until I get in my daily double (triple, quadruple…) dose of veggies. Thus, oven roasted pork tenderloin coupled with the zesty spring zing…
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I need not mention that this began as an effort in sweet potato gnocchi. Grain-free, gluten-free, and “gum” free stuff is tough. (Remember the How NOT to Make Coconut Flour Noodles tutorial?) Bless those companies who have the art down pat ~ and even more if someone can come up with a method free of…
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We’re still on a bit of the horseradish impossibility kick at the house. I wanted to create more than one fantastical, flavorful, and fulfilling phenomenon with the interesting little root. The bite, the bitter, the aromatic zing… it’s all just too enticing. This time, instead of balancing the bite with sweet, the dish is a…
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My hubby is incredibly talented and extremely gifted in so many areas. He’s a genius ~ a wizard ~ downright incredible. His background and creative mindset is quite different from mine, though. He didn’t come from a “foodie” and flavor infused family. Honestly, who did? I am a rare breed, that’s for sure. There certainly…
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It doesn’t take much to create and devour a REAL FOOD little treat. Really, it doesn’t. Simply the best ingredients, the best intentions, and the best in creative ideas. So, mix up your sweet with a little salty, a bunch of creamy, and a hint of spicy pepper! Honey Peppered Yogurt 1 cup plain, full…
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Ssäm Sauce, in case you didn’t know, is the next best thing. Traditionally, this fermented condiment is made from red chile, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, and salt. According those who are making this spicy Korean condiment famous ~ ahem ~ Momfuku again, the next best thing improves pizza, French fries, rice, ramen, fried-chicken sandwiches, kale, pork…
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