Some TikTok video I found for roasted cauliflower was meh; but these sweet pickled onions she topped it with were – chef’s kiss! 1 lime, zest and juice 2-3 T olive oil1T maple syrup3-4 big soft dates, chopped 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (I used a mandoline)a squirt of cilantro paste, or some chopped … Read more
One of these “baked salad” recipes on TikTok included this as a topping. The rest of the salad was mediocre at best – some soggy baked cabbage and red onions with shredded baked tofu (!!??!!), all with insufficient seasonings. But then she topped it with this pistachio herb topping and — chef’s kiss! I’m not … Read more
Lately I’ve been eating a lot of crackers and dip, largely because Trader Joe’s has a nice selection of dips that they rotate. But even so, I find myself getting tired of the same old ones. Plus, I always question how healthy they are, or if there are a lot of hidden preservatives. So when … Read more
I always love fruit with meat – chicken salad with grapes, roast pork with applesauce, ham with raisin sauce. 1/2 c brown sugar 2 T cornstarch 1t dry ground mustard seeds 1c water 1T apple cider vinegar 1T fresh lemon juice (1/2 a lemon) 1/4t lemon zest1/2c raisins Combine the dry ingredients in a small … Read more
All kinds of Chinese dumplings cry out for a dipping sauce. To say nothing of just fresh boiled shrimp, as depicted in this picture, or even fried tofu like the picture at the bottom. This ginger-scallion one from TheWoks of Life hits the spot! 1T oil1T minced fresh ginger 1T minced scallion (white & green … Read more
I came across this recipe as a suggested topping for roast radishes and it’s super yummy! It also comes together pretty easily in the cuisinart. Makes 1/2 cup, 75 calories per tablespoon. 1/2c fresh parsley leaves 1/4c fresh mint leaves 2T fresh oregano leaves1T capers 1 small garlic clove (slice it before you pop it … Read more
My mom always made cranberry sauce from whole berries for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. And like so many of what I thought were “family recipes,” it turns out that she just followed the directions on the back of the package! LOL So I’ve branched out over the years to try fancier versions – but Mom’s … Read more
If you’re going to serve an Indian meal, you need an array of chutneys, along with naan, rice and of course spiced masala tea! No-Rise Naan Makes 6 (medium-small) naan The first time I made this, it was awesome. The 2 or 3 times since, they’ve tasted more like pretzels than naan. From looking at … Read more
This recipe came from a Plated box I got recently. What could have been a really ordinary steak with roasted vegetables was elevated to something extraordinary when this butter mixture melted into it. nom nom nom …. Makes a serving for 3 1/2 stick unsalted butter1-2 t sriracha 1/2 t smoked paprika 1/4 t crushed red pepper1 clove garlic, … Read more
I needed some peanut sauce for my Thai Kohlrabi salad, and the jar I had in the fridge had gone bad – so I went in search of a recipe to make my own. This one was super yummy! 3/4 c creamy peanut butter 1/4 c + 2 T water 3 T hoisin sauce 2 … Read more