My Recipes
My recipes reflect my core beliefs in food and eating well. We should enjoy vibrant, healthy foods that helps us ebb and flow with the seasons, or treat patterns as they arise. I encourage eating local, organic and sustainable foods whenever possible. As such, most of my recipes reflect the food that grows in the region I live - Boise, Idaho. The occasional non-local food will end up on my plate, but I resist foods that are unsustainable, require a lot of resources for growth or transport, or threaten food sovereignty. I am grateful for the huge abundance and variety available to us. The return of small, heritage farms is increasing providing even more options and the chance to further support my community. I hope you enjoy my recipes - April
Pfeffernusse Cookies
Pfeffernusse cookies
Basic Polenta
Simple, easy polenta. Have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Baked Figs With Goat Cheese And Honey
A warming, Yin and Blood nourishing, winter snack or appetizers.
Mushy Peas
A little zip for an old favorite. High in protein and fiber, they are easy to digest and great for busy schedules.
Cinnamon Simmered Chicken
Warming, nourishing and your house will smell fabulous.
Hot And Sour Soup
Warming and invigorating.
A Simple Nutmilk Recipe
Nutritious, and filling, nut milks are simple to make and an excellent alternative to dairy.
Maple Nut Amaranth
Amaranth is a vitamin rich, gluten free grain with a lovely nutty flavor.
Bodacious Borscht
Beautiful for building Blood and treating anemia. Make a lighter version for the warmer months.
Miso Nutbutter Spread
Miso paste mixed with a favorite nut butter makes a fantastic snack.
Portobello Vegetable Stew
A simple and adaptable vegan stew recipe.
Mushroom Hot Pot (Kinoko Nabe)
Spring and autumn are excellent seasons for mushrooms. This hot pot makes good use of whatever mushrooms you have available in the season. Warm, nourishing and filling.
Peanut Butter Cookies
3 simple ingredients. A childhood favorite of mine.
Gomashio
A classical Japanese seasoning of sesame seeds and sea salt - and maybe a touch more.
Pumpkin Custard And Pie Filling
My favorite pumpkin pie filling.
Curing With Congee
Congee, jook, shi-fan - whatever name you would like to call it - rice porridges are a wonderfully comforting and healing food.
Honey or Maple Spiced Nuts
Wonderful as a snack or a gift.
Gingered Cranberry, Rhubarb Sauce
Cranberry and rhubarb’s tartness marry well will ginger and a little sweetening.
Cranberry And Apple Gingerbread Cobbler
A fantastically warming, old fashioned dessert.
Savory Sweet Potatoes, Beets & Kale
Sweet potatoes, beets, yams and other roots come together in this savory dish. A staple in my home during the cooler months, this dish can liven up breakfast, be a full lunch (add a side of white beans?) and dinner.