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A friend of mine gave me a bunch of peaches from a friend’s tree, but they were a bit underwhelming in taste. This was the perfect opportunity to make preserves! They turned out well too. The lemon is for the coagulation effect from the pectin, and the sugar is for taste, so feel free to… Continue reading Peach Preserves
I tried making smoothies this past fall and winter, and I hated the taste. I thought I was done with smoothies forever. However, after spending a day outside in the heat and dryness this summer, a smoothie was the only thing I craved after. This experience taught me to listen to the signals of the… Continue reading Very Berry Smoothie Bowl
All summer, I had an opened can of coconut milk in the back of my fridge, unsure what to do with it (I wasn’t in the mood for a curry). Instead, I used it in a dessert and made a multiuse ingredient to dip fruit in or top a cake. Let me know what you… Continue reading Chocolate Ganache
This recipe was from a while ago, but it was simple and refreshing, especially in this summer heat. You can include this on any meat or cheese board, and it will not be out of place. I would pair this with crackers, pickled vegetables, fresh cucumbers, or my red pepper paste. Let me know what… Continue reading Cashew Cheese Balls
This recipe follows the template that I used for my chili, but I used all chickpeas and different spices. That’s basically the only difference. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated, people. Also, it soothes my analytical, engineering mind to follow a formula for recipe development. Anyway, it was absolutely delicious. Try it for yourself! Note:… Continue reading Chana Masala
This recipe was not my own creation. The dressing came from none other than the queen of mustard herself! Of course, I am talking about Jenny Mustard! The salad came out with a delicious and mellow flavor. I recommend this salad for anyone looking for something simple, salty, and tasty. Let me know what y’all… Continue reading Miso Mustard Salad
Do y’all ever form an entire recipe around ingredients in your kitchen that you need to eat before they go bad? I do this a lot, and this recipe is no exception. I had a lot of corn and almond meal to get through, so I decided to make Cajun classic with grits and hushpuppies… Continue reading Gumbo, Grits, and Hushpuppies
Bread & Grapes 