This sweet bulb is a staple in Italy and France. Also known as 'finocchio', the Italians cut it up and eat it plain, or place in salads, add in stews, or roast as a side dish. The subtle flavor of licorice makes this unique and pleasantly surprising vegetable a culinary feature in Mediterranean dishes.
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Organic Beet & Roasted Garlic Hummus
Just a few simple ingredients and a blender is all you need to make your own delicious, fresh hummus. The fresh cooked Organic Beet that I added gives it a unique taste and is so much more nutritious. The entire prep time is only 15 minutes if you pre-cooked the beet the day before. … Continue reading Organic Beet & Roasted Garlic Hummus
TBT Garden State Tomatoes
The shift in the season has started, ever so subtle. The sunsets are from a different angle, and daylight is getting a bit longer. I know winter is completely unpredictable, I have been a northeasterner all my life, but the daydreams of planting tomatoes and cucumbers have started. Some of the most tastiest 'Jersey' tomatoes are… Continue reading TBT Garden State Tomatoes
Hearty Wintertime Vegetable & Beef Bone Soup
No one here needs an outdoor thermometer, they all know exactly what the temperature outside is when they see the slow cooker on the counter! Slow cooked bone soup may be the immune system booster your body is craving right now during flu season. This recipe is curtesy of my Polish Babci, the expert on… Continue reading Hearty Wintertime Vegetable & Beef Bone Soup
Cinnamon Crumble Coffee Cake with a Blueberry Swirl
I saved one last jar of my homemade blueberry jam from last summer, knowing that during the long cold months of winter I would likely use it in a recipe. The jam was just the right amount of fruity, summery flavor needed for a cold winter's morning.
Quick Banana Bread
Those bruised and battered bananas that are sitting on your counter are now recipe ready! As a matter of fact, if they aren't ripe enough, they can't be mashed appropriately for this recipe. Not only are these loaves delicious, dairy-free, and nutritious, with a few variables, you can also make them gluten and nut free.
Many Thanks at Christmastime
I am very thankful for all of the friends I have made on my blog, Instagram, and Facebook. You are so inspiring and truly amazing, I learn so much from the blogs I follow! I wish everyone a Blessed Christmas, a Happy Holiday, and all the best for you and your families in the New… Continue reading Many Thanks at Christmastime
