When making jam, do not: 1. Run out of sugar after you've pitted 6 pints of valuable organic sour cherries 2. Think powdered sugar is a suitable replace for that last cup of granulated sugar that you don't have 3. Forget that powdered sugar has cornstarch in it 4. Cry when … [Read more...] about Organic Sour Cherry Jam with Vanilla Amaretto
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Pillows of Dough: Gluten-Free and Not Gluten-Free Gnocchi with Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto and Basil-Hemp-Walnut Pesto
I live a long way from downtown right now. So inviting friends to my house is something I do carefully. How long will it take them to get here? Will it be worth their trip? Can they even catch a bus home before the bus lines stop service the night? Most of those issues are … [Read more...] about Pillows of Dough: Gluten-Free and Not Gluten-Free Gnocchi with Tarragon-Pistachio Pesto and Basil-Hemp-Walnut Pesto
Two Times Gomen: Ethiopian Collard Greens or Kale and Garlic Scapes
I made this dish twice. The first time it was absolutely amazing - sweet and slimy, just like my favourite Indian saag recipe. Unfortunately, just like my saag, sometimes it's not so great. The difference was the leafy green in use. The first time I actually made the recipe with … [Read more...] about Two Times Gomen: Ethiopian Collard Greens or Kale and Garlic Scapes
Dairy-Free Maple-Lucuma Ice Cream
Ingredients: 4 cups almond milk 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 2 egg whites 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp water 1/8 tsp cream of tartar 1/4 cup lucuma powder, optional (you could use 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract instead, and a little extra maple syrup - maybe 2 tbsp - since … [Read more...] about Dairy-Free Maple-Lucuma Ice Cream
Pineapple Sherbet
I was having this conversation with someone the other day about how there's something wonderful about a good recipe. Published recipes in books go through extensive tests to make sure they're usa-able and delicious. Then there are online recipes, which can be great, but you may … [Read more...] about Pineapple Sherbet
Honey Almond Squares
There are a lot of books written about cravings - how you need to re-press them, not give in, or maybe they're an indication of an underlying problem. But when you're craving sweet, you're craving sweet, and weak humans that we are, sometimes it's best to give in and be satiated. … [Read more...] about Honey Almond Squares
Hot Yellow Chili Paste
This can be made with any chili, but the yellow chilies in the Lufa Farm boxes are perfect for a hot sauce since they're less biter than a green jalapeno and have more flavour than heat. All you need are 1 or 2 chili peppers, some salt, and a squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice … [Read more...] about Hot Yellow Chili Paste
Tacu tacu
Well I thought I really messed this one up...but it turns out it was supposed to be a quasi-messy disaster! Whoo! This is supposed to be a pancake of leftover rice and lentils, combined with fat (usually pork butt, like in refried beans), and a handful of spices (again, similar … [Read more...] about Tacu tacu
Onion Salsa Criollo
Onion salsa is traditionally served with Peruvian tamales, but it's great in roasted vegetable or meat pitas or sandwiches. If you threw in some diced tomatoes you'd have a tomato pico de gallo or tomato salsa fresca. It's a great way to use one of the hot yellow chili peppers in … [Read more...] about Onion Salsa Criollo
Onion Salsa Criollo for Peruvian Tamalitos
I made more tamales but I made 3 big changes: 1. I used parchment paper since I only have one banana leaf in which to boil tamales.. The onion salsa criolla is on the right and the tamale is on the bottom of the photo, wrapped in parchment paper to the best of my abilities … [Read more...] about Onion Salsa Criollo for Peruvian Tamalitos