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
Cucumber Salad With Seaweed And Sesame
Simple, light, mineral rich and oh, so refreshing. Perfect for hot days.
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Fresh raspberries make a beautiful dressing for summer leafy greens.
Sesame Soba Noodles
Soba (buckwheat) noodles in a sesame sauce with a kiss of heat. Fantastic for Lunar New Year or an easy summer dish.
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender helps to regulate Qi, Blood and Fluids. This simple drink is delightful and helps clear spring fever and summer heat.
Chicken Salad With Cashews And Grapes
A simple take on the classic chicken salad. A life saver for busy days.
K’hair Belaban
A light and refreshing yogurt dip for falafel, kebabs and veg.
Lemon And Herb Yogurt Teacake
Moist, rich and heavenly.
Roasted Roots With Rosemary, Sage And Balsamic
Roasted roots! Perfect for when you need a little grounding.
Dutch Baby (Puff Pancake)
Perfect for a lazy Sunday or Saturday morning.
Daikon Radishes for Sore Throats
An old trick for sore throats.
Mini Herb Or Fruit Clafoutis
Savory or sweet, these make excellent grab and go snacks or breakfast.
Preserved Lemons
Preserved lemons are a wonderful way to get lemon’s vibrancy in the off season.
Apple Cider Vinegar Taffy
Vinegar taffy? Oh, yes. Sharp and sweet, this is an old fashioned candy that is fun to make.
Rich Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Olive oil cakes are rich and moist without being too heavy.
Mulled Red Wine With Rosemary
Red wine, mulled with a warming spices and a bit of orange. Perfect for a cold, wintery day.