This was a great recipe I got off TikTok. He didn’t give any amounts but I like what I came up with: 2T olive oiljuice of 2 limes a bunch of cilantro 2 -4 jalapeños, depending on spice desired taco seasoning • 2T cumin • 1-1/2T chili powder • 1-1/2T garlic powder• 1/2T paprika• 1/2T … 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
My homemade hummus is one of my signature dishes – everyone asks for it when I’m throwing a party, or bringing an appetizer to someone else’s party. But as delicious as it is, I was looking to add a little flair to the dish I brought to my friend Yosef’s Super Bowl party this year. … Read more
These tasty little nuggets are pretty easy to make, and versatile – although the recipe calls for spaghetti squash, they worked just fine with acorn squash. It’s definitely important to squeeze as much moisture as possible out of the vegetables; and thinner fritters cook more easily than thick ones. The sriracha mayo makes the dish! … Read more
Sometimes you just get tired of plain veggies and meat, ya know? That’s when a good sauce or glaze can be a lifesaver. But who wants to comb through recipes, only to find you’re missing one key ingredient? So instead I whip up batches of sauce and glaze all at once and keep them in … Read more