I love a tasty spicy pepper jam. It’s one of my favorite breakfast condiments. Sweet, a little spicy—it’s such a good topping for a breakfast sandwich. Pepper jelly can be a pricey splurge in the store or at the farmers’ market. Once I realized how easy it is to make and how few peppers it takes, it just didn’t make sense to keep buying it….
Want to enjoy the fresh, bold flavors of summer? Look no further than this nasturtium pesto recipe. Made with nasturtium leaves, walnuts, nutritional yeast, and garlic. This simple spread is delicious on crackers or as a pasta sauce. When we moved into our new (new to us anyway) 1796 farmhouse in Maine, we had a low spot in the yard that was constantly a mud…
I love a good dip. There is something so satisfying to dip a cracker or veggie into a yummy flavorful dip. The crunch of a cracker, mixed with the flavor kick of a creamy spread. It’s delightful and one of my favorite food indulgences. Plus, there are so many different types of dips out there. Take for instance this muhammara dip recipe. It’s a mouthful!…
Super simple and amazingly delicious. This vegan satay peanut sauce is one of those I could just lick off the plate it’s so tasty sauces. Table manners are over rated! This peanut sauce is a cinch to make in the blender, you can whip it up in less than 5 minutes. It’s great on buddha bowls or a dipping sauce for grilled tofu and/or veggies….
Carrot Ginger Dressing This Japanese-style carrot ginger dressing is so good, I think I could drink it like a smoothie! It is super easy to make, a quick toss everything in the blender and voila. I love to make a large batch of this and have it handy in the refrigerator for delicious weekday salads. I especially love this salad dressing because it’s loaded with…
Pickled Turnips I love pickled and fermented veggies. I like the bold punch they can add to a dish. These pickled turnips do not disappoint; they are both beautiful and delicious! I like to make mine a bold shade of fuchsia by using half red beets, half turnips. Sure, you could make these with just beets, but I love the hint of radish flavor the…
Baba Ganoush Baba ganoush it’s fun to say and delicious to eat! This tasty dip is made from smashed eggplants with tahini and spices. It’s great with crackers or as a spread on sandwiches. If you love eggplant as much as me, you’ve got to try this. Baba Ganoush Meaning Did you know that baba ganoush roughly translates to “pampered daddy” or “spoiled papa”? There…
Green Herb Sauce There is not a better condiment than a good ole green herb sauce to slather on really anything—falafel, tacos, toast, you name it. I love this stuff so much, it’s tempting to just drink it. Only kidding. But it is really that good. It is a great way to add a flavor kick to just about anything. I especially love it on…
Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread I am so excited to share this super simple, super delicious homemade chocolate hazenut spread recipe. I have always loved Nutella, but not the dairy or palm oil listed as ingredients and there are just not a lot of other options on the market, or at least options without a hefty price tag. Once I tinkered with making a homemade chocolate…
Homemade Vanilla Extract Classy bottle, I know. But this recipe isn’t about fanciness, its about deliciousness and simplicity. So simple in fact that I just buy a bottle of rum and add some vanilla beans. That’s it, voila! Homemade vanilla in about 30 days. The best part, this is a continuous supply of vanilla. As I use the vanilla I just top it off with…
