The bright, green frond tops of carrots are more than a fancy carrying handle after purchase at the farmers market. I created this recipe after I was gifted a bunch of dirt covered, freshly garden carrots. The carrots themselves were quite tiny, but still filled with flavor. The carrot top greens were a different story;…
This pesto is spring in a jar. Tender pea shoots blended with pistachios, parmesan, lemon zest, and olive oil – bright green, lightly herbal, and completely versatile. It comes together in minutes and works on everything from pasta to grilled fish to a simple piece of toasted bread. What makes it different from a standard…
Don’t throw away beet stalks. This zero waste recipe uses the tops of the beet root plant. When roasted, they turn tender on the inside and lightly crisp on the edges, with a flavor similar to chard stems or celery root. This simple recipe pairs roasted beet stalks with a smooth white bean purée, bright…
This site is filled with nut based drinks. They show up quietly, the same way they do in baking or cooking — for body, softness, and depth. Pistachios are a colorful replacement for almonds when mixed into a tropical ginger drink. Roasted chestnuts are swirled into melty chocolate and served hot. Homemade orgeat syrups are…
Have an abundance of tomatoes on hand? Make these easy, dehydrator preserved sundried tomatoes at home using this simple recipe. I recently received heaping basket of plump Roma tomatoes from Domino Farms, Located in Accord, NY. These delectable little fruits were picked fresh off the field vines and ready for recipe making! With such a…
Pickled onions are the perfect condiment adding vinegary flavor to sandwiches, salads and a colorful topping for tacos. This pickled onion recipe is simple, no boil and sugar-free. Fridge pickles slowly infuse and no hot bath canning is needed. Simply mix the short-list ingredients below and indulge in this savory pickled onion condiment. Pickled red…
Why do I love this recipe for garlic scape confit? It’s simple and packs a flavorful punch! Miso paste gives this sauce a touch of umami, saturating it with impactful flavor. And this recipe adds a punch of fresh, green garlicky flavor to anything you put it on. This versatile condiment is perfect on everything…
Oven Roasted Chestnut orgeat is nutty and warm, adding a distinct earthy flavor to cocktail recipes. Make a batch of your own and infuse your drinkable creations with this homemade chestnut orgeat syrups subtle sweetness! Chestnut orgeat is a versatile homemade syrup that serves as a delightful cocktail ingredient. Its nutty and warm profile brings…
Roasted Chestnuts are a classic winter treat and this recipe adds a sweet spiced sauce to top it all off. Oven roasted chestnuts with buttery cinnamon topping is so simple to make as scent of toasted nuts fills your home with warming and cozy spices. Don’t be intimated by the hard outer shell of these…
This spiced apple jam is all of the Fall flavors packed into a cinnamon spiced condiment! Make this for your Thanksgiving Cheese Board and truly indulge in a decadent appetizer offering!
Try recipe for fruity and savory fig vinaigrette. This salad dressing is the perfect condiment for a harvest salad with crunchy apples, sugared walnuts and salty, crumbled blue cheese. Click thru and make this healthy, winter salad this week!
This shrimp salad with homemade apricot vinegar is a summer sensation. The blend of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, combined with juicy shrimp and crisp greens, makes for a satisfying meal. Easy to prep, with the option of homemade or store-bought apricot vinegar, this dish is a refreshing choice for a lazy summer evening.
This homemade apricot vinegar recipe is just in time to preserve the summer bounty of stone fruit for use later in the year! Click thru for step by step instructions to mix up a batch of your own fruit infused vinegar.
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Like pea shoots, rhubarb is one of the first things to show up in the spring garden, and this savory chutney is one of the best ways to use it. Fennel adds a subtle sweetness that balances rhubarb’s natural tartness, and fresh mint brightens the whole thing up. Spread it on a cheese board, spoon…
Ramps: A Bright, Green, Springtime Foraged Favorite This wild ramp pesto is bold, garlicky and completely unlike any pesto you’ve made before. Fresh foraged ramps are blended with anchovy, pistachio and parmesan into a vibrant green condiment that works on everything – pasta, toast, grilled fish, cheese boards, or slathered onto Italian bread for a…
White Daikon Radish Quick Pickle with Basil and Lime is a simple, crunchy addition to salads, Bahn Mi sandwiches and are hunger satiating can as a delicious, crunchy snack. Flavors of basil and tart lime are infused via brining into the white radish, adding a kick of flavor to any dish you choose to use…
This cardamom simple syrup recipe is a versatile finishing ingredient for cocktails (cardamom old fashioned!), tea, and desserts. Learn how to make this herbal and spicy syrup recipe yourself using fresh green cardamom pods. Cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world and rightfully so! The pods are aromatic and a little goes…
