When you think of an ingredient that can enhance many dishes, you might not think of fermented soybeans, but that’s just what we’re talking about today. . .miso! Miso is lauded for its ability to maintain good gut health and provide amazing flavor to any dish. Even Bon Appetit magazine called it “. ….
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Pumpkin Spice Granola
Yes, it’s time to think about Fall dishes like warm soups, cocoa, roasted root veggies and, of course, all-things-pumpkin! If you love pumpkin, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the Fall-inspired squash and its signature pumpkin spice flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves. You’ll find that magical stuff in bars, pies, cookies, lattes, cold…
Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread
My family has a few cooking traditions around the holiday season and one recipe on the “must make” list is this delicious date-nut bread. It’s moist, dark, crunchy, not too sweet, and very tasty when topped with soft cream cheese. And if you really want to be authentic, it’s best to enjoy it as a…
Yummy Sweetmeats
I’m pretty well-versed on my family’s traditions and recipes, so it’s not too often that I find something that stumps me. But that’s just what happened recently while going through the dessert section of my grandmother’s recipe box. It was titled “Lebanese Sweetmeats” but I didn’t remember her ever making what appeared to be a…
Pear Crisp
I love pears — poached, chopped in a salad, or as a snack while the juice drips down your arm. I especially love them baked in a warm dessert with a little vanilla ice cream! We’re fortunate to have access to pears year-round, but they’re especially delicious this time of year. Pears are one of…
Cantaloupe, Cuke & Bacon Salad
I’ve been getting some really sweet and tasty cantaloupe recently at farmer’s markets and my local grocery store, so hubby and I have been enjoying the heck out of it. To me, cantaloupe’s beautiful sherbet color just screams of something refreshing and it’s especially good when chilled and enjoyed on a hot day in southwest…
Kumquat Date Bread
I think kumquats are one of the prettiest and tastiest fruits — they’re sweet and sour, all in one. They’ve even been called the “little gold gems of the citrus family”! Kumquats are especially good in marmalades and jellies but they’re also great in salads, with roasted meats, in baked goods and alongside pretty desserts. The most…
Lemony Pasta, Kale & Crunchy Walnuts
Are you one of those people (like me) who love to toss several types of ingredients (crunchy, chewy, soft, sweet, spicy, salty, etc.) into a dish and see what happens? This recipe does just that. It’s adapted from Curtis Stone’s “Linguine with Kale, Lemon and Walnuts” in Food & Wine. I modified the recipe by using…