[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now that it's cold enough for comfort food it's time for Halupkies. A Czech stuffed cabbage recipe. For any of my polish friends this is a Gołąbki - (similar to the word for pigeons, which refers to the shape of the birds body and the shape of the food) This dish is made in Russia and Turkey as well. family always makes this in bulk because they can...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I’m sure you’ve all tried some form of savory crepe, but have you tried savory pancakes? Here are two simple recipes to test out in your kitchen. Scallion Pancakes (my personal favorite) and Kimchi Pancakes . ****If you are looking for something different another fun idea to try potato pancakes.***** https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/14089/potato-pancakes-i/ Scallion pancakes or Kimchi Pancakes Ingredients: Flour (2 cups) for Scallion pancakes chop up atleast 5 scallions OR if you want kimchi...
Read MoreSpooky season is upon us, friends! In the spirit of October, I’m going to share a couple tasty ideas for how to use pumpkins. You can get a lot of things from one small pumpkin, believe it or not. In this case, I’m going to use one pumpkin to make pumpkin ice cream (no ice cream maker required!) and a batch of roasted pumpkin seeds....
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Granola is tasty, healthy, and pretty versatile. It can be used for many things in the kitchen, such as trail mix, parfaits, and bars. It can even be thrown into the batter for baked goods like pancakes, muffins, and cookies. Personally, I like to eat it like cereal and pour some oat milk over it. Here’s What You Will Need: 4-5 cups old fashioned oats Salt ½ cup vegetable...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lentils are versatile and can be used to create exciting dishes. This Ethiopian recipe reminds me of a flat samosa. This recipe was based off of a Demand Africa post. https://www.demandafrica.com/food/recipes/lentil-sambusas/ Ingredients: cooked lentils (I know not everyone has these at the ready so just follow the instructions on the package which may require soaking overnight) 2 jalapenos 1 large sweet onion salt/pepper garlic (3 cloves) fresh cilantro cinnamon (1/2...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you have a bread-maker, yeast and a lot of time on your hands, this recipe will allow you to enjoy fresh bagels. In our house we usually use the recipe from (https://www.realmomnutrition.com/) Tools: Bread Machine (you can do this recipe without a bread machine it will just take longer) Oven Pot Baking Sheet Brush (for egg wash) cooling rack parchment paper Ingredients: Warm Water (1.25 cups) All purpose flour (3.5 cups) Sugar (1.5 Tablespoons) Salt (1.5 Teaspoons) Active Dry Yeast...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for a fun easy recipe to try this summer? Try our crepe recipe! You will need: 1 c flour 1/2 c sugar 2 tbsp butter (melted) 1 1/2 c milk 3 eggs 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp vanilla You can add more vanilla to heighten the flavor's presence in your crepes. For those of you who do not eat eggs, you can use mashed bananas as...
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Aquafaba is a protein rich juice from chickpeas/garbanzo beans. These are good beans to have in quarantine. Aquafaba is a powerful egg white replacer in many vegan dishes and is a great alternative for allergies and a way to practice a zero waste lifestyle. There are two main ways to procure aquafaba from the beans. You can buy the beans and when you are ready to use...
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It's getting HOT this summer. Keep cool and use up the veggies in your fridge with this refreshing lunch. Make your own wraps and dipping sauce from scratch to save money. Don't feel like reading? Follow this quick 1 minute video we made instead https://www.tiktok.com/@irl2dpu/video/6844496889786764549 Ingredients: Wraps -1.25 cups of water -flour (1 cup) -corn starch (3 tbs) -salt (1/4 tsp) Dipping Sauce: -peanut butter (1 cup) -water (1/4 cup) -maple syrup or honey (1tbs) -chili garlic sauce...
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To follow this guide pick an item in each step Step 1. BASE (add this to the water while boiling pasta for more flavor) -bone broth (adds protein to your meal) -chicken or veggie broth (flavor) -milk (makes the dish creamier) -tomato sauce or soup (great start for Italian type dishes) -liquid from canned beans or veggies (you won't have to salt your dish later) Step 2. Pasta -Penne or Rotini (you can’t...
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