Vegan Risotto Primavera Celebrates Spring Vegetables

Bunny in the Garden

Elegant Vegan Risotto Primavera with Asparagus, Mushrooms, Peas & Baby Greens

Creamy, rich and flavorful risotto without butter or cheese. How can that be? The creaminess of the risotto rice come from the right technique. The mixture of tahini, white miso and homemade stock makes the risotto rich and flavorful. Rather unbelievable, actually, that Vegan Risotto Primavera Continue reading Vegan Risotto Primavera Celebrates Spring Vegetables

Roasted Beet Hummus – Vibrant, Versatile, Flavorful

Roasted Beet Hummus – Vibrant, Versatile, Flavorful Roasted Beet Hummus – Yes, Please!

With winter-like days, leafless trees and a blanket of snow outside, I’m thrilled to have an indoor azalea plant bursting with vivid pink blooms. This year I’m especially drawn to all things bright and colorful—including food. Last week I shared pickled pink Daikon Carrot Pickles with you. Continue reading Roasted Beet Hummus – Vibrant, Versatile, Flavorful

Hummus Update – Lighter, Smoother, Tastier

Hummus Update – Lighter, Smoother, TastierHummus Update – Join the Hummus Celebration on May 13

Rarely a day goes by without hummus in our refrigerator. Hummus, both “plain” and “fancy” (with preserved lemon or garlic scapes), is my comfort food. Perfect for quick energy straight from a spoon. Perfect as a snack, breakfast, lunch and dinner wrapped in a lettuce leaf with a Continue reading Hummus Update – Lighter, Smoother, Tastier

Tahini Sauce with Fresh Herbs and Spice

Tahini Sauce with Fresh Herbs and Spice

Tahini Sauce with Fresh Herbs and Spice
– My New Go-To Sauce

We saw My Fair Lady the other night in an intimate performance on the Montana State University campus. So enjoyable, with such memorable songs and music. I’m still singing them throughout the day. “You did it. You did it! You said that you would do it, and indeed you did.” Continue reading Tahini Sauce with Fresh Herbs and Spice

Chocolate Roasted Tahini Truffles – Rich, Dark, Distinctive

Chocolate Roasted Tahini Truffles – Rich, Dark, DistinctiveChocolate Roasted Tahini Truffles – Thank You, Brooks Headly

Reading pastry chef Brooks Headley’s article touched my heart. He and the other chefs at New York’s Del Posto restaurant respond with compassion and creativity to guests with food allergies. “… no judgment on our part … none of us working the line freaked out, no one cracked wise ….”  Continue reading Chocolate Roasted Tahini Truffles – Rich, Dark, Distinctive

Winter Squash Spread – Savory-Sweet & Tasty, Too

Winter Squash Spread – Savory-Sweet & Tasty, TooWinter Squash Spread – What’s in a Name?

Hummus means chickpeas
I didn’t realize what a stickler for “tradition” I’d become. The last straw, so to speak, came after making a recipe called “Squash Hummus.” It sounded interesting so I tried it. Only to be completely surprised. Hummus it was not. Continue reading Winter Squash Spread – Savory-Sweet & Tasty, Too

Preserved Lemon Hummus Recipe ♥ ♥ ♥

Preserved Lemon Hummus RecipePreserved Lemon Hummus – So Good You’ll Want to Make a Double Recipe

Now that jars of preserved lemons live in our refrigerator, Preserved Lemon Hummus reigns as our favorite. Preserved lemons add an amazingly deep and complex lemon flavor to hummus. Continue reading Preserved Lemon Hummus Recipe ♥ ♥ ♥