Basics
Homemade Sauerkraut
Any time you have a bit of time is a great time to make sauerkraut. Live homemade sauerkraut is full of enzymes, probiotics and nutrients. The enzymes help us break down our food and the probiotics help us digest them. Together they are great for supporting better gut health. This in turn helps support our […]
Basic Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas (Vigna unguiculata) are a variety of cowpeas and are actually beans. Originally from Africa they are one of the oldest know cultivated crops. Also popular in China, India, Greece and Rome (and many other places around the world). Black eyed peas came to the American south in the late 1600s. In the […]
Basic Chickpeas
Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are grown and used in many different cuisines around the world. Chickpeas are full of fiber along with ample amounts of protein and carbs. They are also high in folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and lots more. In TMC (Traditional Chinese Medicine) chickpeas are categorized as sweet and are know […]
Basic Apple Juice Kanten
Kanten is the Japanese name for a jelled dish (savory or sweet) made using agar. (Or agar agar.) Agar (from red algae) is used in jellies, ice cream, popsicles, custards, preserves, candy, soups and sauces. It is easy to cook with, nearly tasteless, vegan and makes a really light, delicious alternative to gelatin. Agar also […]
Basic Cannellini Beans
Makes 7 (ish) cupsPrep time 5 minutes plus soakingCook time :1 hour 10 minutes for stove topCook time (Instant Pot): 20 minutes plus 10 minutes for pressure cooker or Instant Pot Ingredients:1 lb. dry cannellini beans1/2 tsp sea salt Directions: Clean beans and wash. Place in a large bowl and cover with water by 2 […]
Basic Quinoa
When I encounter a food that I have never eaten before I love to make it plain without seasoning and taste it. Just to say hello and experience what that food is. I feel like this helps me understand what this ingredient has to offer in terms of flavor, texture, color, energy, etc… It also […]
Basic Black Turtle Beans
Basic Black Turtle Beans Plain or Refried ~ Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Being able to cook dried beans and effortlessly change them into a tasty nutritious meal is a basic skill I think every home cook should strive to master. Beans are easy to grow and store. They are nutritious and full of fiber. […]
Toasted Hazelnuts
In the past I have shied away from recipes using hazelnuts (also known as filberts). The process of roasting and then getting the skins off looked tedious and too complicated for my busy life. I was so wrong. The whole technique is quick and easy. Toast in oven, cool, then rub skins off with a […]
Stove Top Popcorn
Popcorn is fun and simple and unpretentious…a food everyone can relate to. It’s something you have at the movies or make at home for movie night. Goes really well with kids and skating and hot chocolate on a cold day, or a cold afternoon with a good book or puzzle. You can make it straight […]
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