Smoky Carrot Cumin Crackers
These crackers are seriously addictive, and delicious with the Roasted Parsnip Skordalia recipe I posted last week. This was my first experience ever making my own crackers, and I would definitely do it again! It’s actually easier than it seems, so I’m going to try this out with some other flours and spices as well. … Continue reading Smoky Carrot Cumin Crackers
Roasted Parsnip Skordalia
This dip is a variation on the traditional Greek potato-garlic dip. When I came across the recipe in a recent issue of Bon Appétit magazine, I knew I had to try it, and it did not disappoint! This would be delicious served with fresh bread, pita, or crackers. I enjoyed mine with some homemade oat … Continue reading Roasted Parsnip Skordalia
Curried Lentil, Tomato, & Coconut Soup
I have been cooking A LOT from the new Ottolenghi Simple cookbook, which I received as a Christmas gift last month. This soup has been my favorite recipe in the book so far. It’s delicious!!! In other food news, my parents came to visit last weekend and they brought a scobe (kombucha starter) so now … Continue reading Curried Lentil, Tomato, & Coconut Soup
Some Favorite Winter Cookbooks
Some Favorite Winter Cookbooks With the windchill it felt like -13°, so today seemed like a perfect time to drink ginger tea and write about some of my favorite winter cookbooks. The cookbooks that inspire the braised meats, roasted root vegetables, soups and stews, and warming spiced beverages that convince me that I’m cozy, not … Continue reading Some Favorite Winter Cookbooks
Pickle-Brined Chicken
This recipe is a little more complicated than my regular lo-fi fare, but it’s so good so I had to share! I’ve been experimenting with a lot of fermentation projects, and this recipe was an excellent way to use up some perfectly good brine from a not-so-crisp batch of pickles. After a few weeks of … Continue reading Pickle-Brined Chicken
2019 Food Goals
Happy new year, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating. I took a full two-week vacation for the holidays and did NOTHING, not even a blog post, and it was fantastic. There was lots of travel and family, cooking and eating, and just lounging about and doing the crossword puzzle. Now I’m … Continue reading 2019 Food Goals
