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
Vegetable Stock
Simple and nourishing and a fantastic way to use up kitchen scraps. Enjoy as is or use as a base for other soups.
Bone Broth
A kitchen staple. This is a simple, uncomplicated broth that makes the most of what you have in the kitchen.
Basque Potato, Pumpkin and Leek Soup (Porrusalda)
A lovely traditional Basque soup. Sublimely simple.
Dutch Sage, Apple And Pear Sauce Cake
Sage, apples and pears blend beautifully in this moist cake. Perfect for the cooler months and holiday season.
Basil Vinaigrette
Using abundant basil to your own blessing. Dress salads - green, bean, grain or pasta. Drizzle on flat bread or bruschetta. Baste grilling veg.
Late Summer Corn And Squash Chowder
Full of color and flavor, I start making this soup in July as soon as fresh corn and butternut squash are available. It’s delightful on the cool late summer and autumn days, especially with a nice hunk of pumpernickel bread.
Berries In Lavender And Honey
Raspberries in honey and lavender.
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.
Nettle Pesto
Nettle pesto!
Chicken And Fresh Herb Dumpling Soup
Lemon And Herb Yogurt Teacake
Moist, rich and heavenly.
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.
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.