Category: recipes
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Hummus Recipe
Hummus Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip or spread typically made of tahini, chickpeas, herbs, and spices. It’s unsure exactly when and where hummus first appeared, but it’s suspected to date back at least to the 13th century. Hummus has increasingly gained popularity in the United States in the past two decades, becoming especially popular…
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Classic Bruschetta
What is Bruschetta? Let’s break it down! According to Miriam Webster, Bruschetta is consider “thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer.” It’s thought that Bruschetta originated in Italy in the 15th century, shortly after it was brought to…
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Spring Rolls
Since kale grows so well in the Pacific Northwest, every year I experiment with growing a different varietal of kale. This summer I started growing Portuguese kale, and I couldn’t recommend growing it enough. Typically kale intimidates me, it’s tough, bitter, and hard to chew. Yeah, I could blend it in a smoothie, but in…
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Summer Corn Chowder
Every summer so many folks get excited about the fresh corn being sold at farm stands and in grocery stores. It’s hard to beat the sweet taste of fresh roasted corn. However, some of us get too excited (or maybe just me), and buy more corn in the summer than we can eat. What do…
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How to Make Your Own Vegetable Stock
Cooking in this day and age can sometimes seem nearly impossible. We simply just don’t always feel equipped to just whip something out. That’s why having a kitchen stocked with some basic items is helpful in your cooking journey. I always keep plenty of vegetable stock and bone broth in my freezer to have on…
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Holiday Cranberry Sauce
What is the holiday season without a fresh batch of holiday cranberry sauce cooking on the stove? This cranberry sauce recipe is super quick and easy to make. It makes the perfect addition to and savory holiday dish. And the best part? It’s so easy to throw in the freezer for a later date. How…
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How to Make Apple Cider
As you’ve probably read in my other posts, I loved cooking falls foods not just for the taste of them, but for the smell of them. I love having something like apples or pumpkin cook on the stove and fill my apartment with cozy fall smells. (Can you say hygge?) Keep reading to learn how…
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How to Make Stovetop Apple Butter
There once was a time when I thought pumpkins stole the spotlight during fall, but as the years have progressed I’ve realized apples truly due rule the season. There is nothing quite like the smell of apples cooking on the stovetop, which just gives me so many excuses to make stovetop apple butter! What do…
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Mushroom Ricotta Toast
I like toast. A lot. Toast is extremely underrated because so many different food combinations can be thrown on toast and still be delicious. As we transition to cool whether, one of my favorite toast combinations is ricotta, kale and mushrooms. It’s savory, has several different textures, and can really hit the spot. Continue reading…
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Skorthalia — Garlic Dip
Skorthalia (or Skordalia) is a greek dip or sauce that can be made and used in a variety of ways. It can be served with fish or vegetables, but my preference is to serve it as a dip. It strangely tastes good on some crackers or with a meze platter. Hope you enjoy this garlicy…