Carrots are a cheerful alternative to pumpkin in spring time. They are also easier to source locally, which helps them cost less here. The warmth of ginger and briyani spices in this soup helps mitigate the remaining chill of early spring; yet I would gladly come back to this recipe on the sunniest of days. Ingredients: 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup cauliflower, choppped 1 … Continue reading Carrot Cauliflower Soup with Ginger
After we arrived in our new small town, a friendly woman brought us a loaf of fresh bread containing delicious black seeds. After puzzling over what the seeds might be, last week, I finally asked her for the recipe. As it turns out, you can use any bread recipe, she told me; the secret is in the seeds. Kolanji seeds, also known as black caraway, … Continue reading Kalonji Seed Bread: Exploring Spices of the World
When it comes to eating, I crave variety. Limitations are not what I am looking for. So the paleo diet does not appeal to me that much, despite the persuasive testimonials that abound. However, I do think that eating more unprocessed foods is a good goal. “More” is a word I can embrace when it comes to food. Meanwhile, I have been quietly adding paleo … Continue reading Three-Minute Chocolate Banana Cake: A Grain Free Recipe
When I’m in the mood for rice pudding, I turn to my mother’s marvelous recipe. However, her recipe calls for cow’s milk. This version of baked rice pudding features coconut milk and is so good you won’t miss the dairy. Ginger makes anything a smash hit in my world. Hence, I may eat this for breakfast, lunch, and whenever else the creamy goodness summons me … Continue reading Custard-Style Coconut Rice Pudding: A Gluten Free, Dairy Free Recipe
Carrots and Spring make a lovely pairing, even if you are not permitted by the weather to start sowing seeds in your garden. When you add carrots to granola with cardamom, bliss in a bowl is what you should rightly expect. And this recipe did not disappoint. I almost titled the recipe “Can’t-Stop-Eating-This Carrot Granola.” Carrot Spice Granola can be enjoyed in a variety of … Continue reading Carrot Spice Granola
An egg casserole without cheese? Yes, it can exist, thanks to the creaminess of mayonnaise. Some cooks prefer to make their own mayonnaise, but I still buy mine in bulk. When I served a previous incarnation of this casserole at a group function, no one even seemed to miss the cheese. Should you have any diners that despise mushrooms, you may divide the casserole in … Continue reading Mushroom and Kale Egg Casserole: A Dairy Free, Gluten Free Recipe
Swirls and Spice 