This dairy-free and grain-free cauliflower risotto uses cashew milk, mushrooms, and dried plums to produce an incredible, satisfying flavor. It’s a vegan, Paleo, and Whole30 dish that is sure to please. This post was sponsored by California Grown. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sometimes a recipe serendipitously falls into your lap like a …
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In July of 1951, Mr. Henry Cabot Broccoli found himself in the middle of post World War II China. As the executive operations manager of a booming pencil company, he had played an integral part in planning the company’s overseas expansion. Now Henry had been sent to Shanghai to oversee the operation as it came …
This sugar-free Pickled Okra recipe makes the perfect Paleo, Whole30, and Keto snack or condiment. It just might be your new favorite pickle. In a previous life, I used to think okra could only be served as gooey nuggets crusted in corn meal and fried beyond recognition. Perhaps due to the Southern influences that surround …
This Easy Skillet Ratatouille recipe is a quick and simple way to prepare ratatouille without baking or using a mandoline slicer. It makes a delicious and healthy side dish that’s loaded with summer vegetables. For some inexplicable reason, I am still surprised to find myself surrounded by zucchini every summer. “Where’d all this darn zucchini …
Sous vide green beans with garlic and coriander makes an incredibly delicious side dish. This cooking method provides fresh string beans with incredible flavor without compromising their crispy texture or bright green color. I’ll admit it. Sous vide cooking was always a bit of a mystery to me. I knew that it involved water and …
I’m no stranger to the glorious combination of beets and horseradish, but lately I’ve been possessed by it. I just can’t stop thinking about the fleeting ecstasy produced by marrying those sweet and biting flavors. It’s controlling my waking hours and haunting my dreams. The other day, I almost forgot to pick up my dog …
Diced bacon provides the savory while chunks of fresh pineapple add the sweetness in this flavorful Sweet Potato Hash with Bacon and Pineapple. This post was originally published June 11, 2018 and last updated May 17, 2020. The year was 1962. The place: the Satellite Restaurant in Chatham, Ontario. Greek immigrant and pizza chef Sam Panopoulos has …
I tend to approach most dairy free “cheese” recipes with extreme trepidation. Cheese is a sacred space; imitation should not be taken lightly. This recipe, however, has to be the closet you can get to cheese without involving a cow. It’s silky, smooth, tangy. The best part? You probably have all the ingredients in your …
Kimchi is an amazing way to add incredible flavor and a boost of probiotics to all kinds of dishes. Unfortunately, most of the pre-made kimchi you find at the store is filled with gross ingredients or, at the very least, sugar. This post was originally published on August 31, 2017 and last updated June 30, …