Are you swimming in produce? I am! Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, OH MY! These babies were just harvested and at their peek of late summertime perfection-and made the most amazing gazpacho! I was teaching a cooking class in a small kitchen, and knew no one was going to want to be crowded and hot over a…
Cashew Cream Cheese
Cashews have a slightly sweet flavor to them. They cream up beautifully and can be flavored to meet the profile you’re looking for. I use this as the base of my recipe. You can add herbs, nutritional yeast for a cheddar flavor, or dates for sweetness. It spreads easily and can also be used a…
Buckwheat Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a traditional, cold Middle Eastern Salad made with bulgar wheat. Since that’s out of the picture for me and my gluten issues (sigh) I make this now with either quinoa or buckwheat. Both are great substitutions. I love serving it alongside of my chipotle hummus, falafel, and Israeli salad (combo of cucumbers, tomatoes,…
Garlicky Pickles
If you’ve had homemade pickles, you know there’s nothing like them. The store bought ones can’t hold a candle to these! These pickles are slightly spicy, and full of flavor, and have a nice kick to them.You must make these! The best cucs for making pickles are gerkins. We’ve had an amazing fall, so, even though…