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
Millet Tabbouleh
Refreshing and nutrient rich.
White Bean Soup With Asparagus And Spring Greens
A light, bright soup filled with spring greens.
Pumpkin Custard And Pie Filling
My favorite pumpkin pie filling.
Perky Pestos
The classic and a few inspirational ideas. Perfect for saving summer’s herbal abundance and brightening pastas, grains, breads and soups.
Nettle Pesto
Nettle pesto!
Colcannon
Comforting, and endlessly adaptable -- colcannon is a staple in my kitchen.
Nettle Tea
Just making a cup of tea with stinging nettles.
Many Mushroom Soup
Warm, rich and filling, this soup is wonderful on a chilly night.
Curing With Congee
Congee, jook, shi-fan - whatever name you would like to call it - rice porridges are a wonderfully comforting and healing food.
Creamy Tomato Chickpeas (with Eggs and Prosciutto)
Clara is back in Ireland at University College Dublin, working on her PhD. Here’s one of her go to recipes.
Honey Cake
Sweet, simple and sublime.
Brotchán Roy (Irish Leek And Oatmeal Soup)
Brotchán Roy or Brotchán Foltchep is a traditional Irish soup made from oats, leeks and often parsnips and carrots and a staple in many households.
Chicken And Fresh Herb Dumpling Soup
Oxymels
A simple kitchen remedy to aid in the prevention and treatment of colds, flu, sinus congestion and sore throats.
Hot And Sour Soup
Warming and invigorating. The sour flavor helps to move Liver and Gallbladder Qi, breaking up stagnation.
Kudzu Ginger Tea
Kudzu and ginger tea - excellent to help warm digestion and fend off wind invasions.
Black Bean Brownies
Fantastic baked or steamed.
Clara’s Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Clara is back in Ireland at University College Dublin, working on her PhD. Here’s one of her go to recipes.
Miso Nutbutter Spread
Miso paste mixed with a favorite nut butter makes a fantastic snack.
Mushy Peas
A little zip for an old favorite. High in protein and fiber, they are easy to digest and great for busy schedules.