I found myself with a couple of ginormous ginger roots. I can’t even remember why. But I needed crystallized ginger for a cookie recipe so figured it was a good…
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Homemade Crystallized Ginger (aka Candied Ginger) {gf, v}
Wine-braised pork with Cherry Miso Glaze {gf}
I always know when a dish has turned out great…. I forget to get a good photo! We gobble it up and there’s nothing left but some scraps. This Wine-Braised…
Cherry Miso Glaze
A salty and sweet glaze perfect for roasted or braised meats, like this Wine-Braised Pork.Happy eating,~Monique Cherry Miso Glaze 1 tablespoon olive oil1 shallot, minced1 garlic clove, minced1 cup frozen…
Oatmeal Energy Ball {gf, v}
Do you ever need a little sweet snack but want it to be relatively healthy? A treat that won’t send your blood sugar on a rollercoaster ride? Energy Balls, or…
Smoked Salmon Bowl {gf. v-optional}
Loose recipe alert! I created this Smoked Salmon Bowl using ingredients I had on hand. I happened to have smoked salmon and a vegan Carrot Smoked Salmon hanging out in…
The Best Pickle Dip {gf}
Why Pickle Dip isn’t packaged up and sold in stores is beyond me. What a missed concept! It. Is. Phenomenal. I served my Best Pickle Dip as the center of…
Broccoli Guacamole {gf, v}
Classic guacamole is rich in healthy fats that can regulate our cholesterol levels, and it has a little bit of fiber (2 grams) and only 1 gram of protein per…