Cooking an artichoke might not be hugely popular and it may not seem easy, but its refreshing flavor is something very rewarding. Instead of eating artichokes the classic way … scraping the cooked leaves with your teeth … use the flesh to make artichoke aioli. This easy recipe happened because I wanted to revisit this…
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are a universal side dish associated with comfort food and making them at home is super easy, filling, and economical. They’re ability to absorb lots of flavor makes them a perfect candidate to carry jam-packed combinations of fresh herbs tossed in garlicky and peppery olive oil. The technique for herb roasted potatoes is…
Andouille Vegan Red Beans
If you have a love/hate relationship with meat like I do, this Vegan Red Beans recipe has you in mind. Even if you love meat, this is an extremely satisfying copycat concept for Andouille sausage. It’s spicy, smoky, and oh-so hearty. And … it’s plant-based! So, after much Andouille seasoning research and recipe testing, this…
Fried Green Tomato Bites
What to do when you’re faced with too many unripe tomatoes? Most people would say, “Fry ‘em up!” A couple months ago I pickled a batch of them when I swore I was done with the growing season. However, seeing so many unripe cherry tomatoes still in my container garden convinced me to hang on…
Pickled Green Tomatoes, the Quick Method
Here’s something super easy to do with unripe tomatoes. The classic pickling process of preserving in jars is intricate and time consuming. Alternatively, if you want to eat your pickled food within a day or two, quick pickling can achieve similar results in a skillet with some oil, salt, and vinegar. It’s super easy. This…