Homemade Chestnut Jam (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Nothing says Winter Holidays like “chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” right? In Europe, where chestnut trees grow abundantly, chestnuts are a staple nut commonly used in cooking and desserts …
Sauces, pestos, dips and spreads are so much healthier when made from scratch. All the condiment recipes below are deliciously gluten-free and dairy-free.
Nothing says Winter Holidays like “chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” right? In Europe, where chestnut trees grow abundantly, chestnuts are a staple nut commonly used in cooking and desserts …
Sun-dried tomatoes are one of my favorite foods. I love their concentrated, sweet tomato-ness in just about everything, and will even eat them straight when soaked in olive oil. But …
It is sometimes called rocket, roquette, rugula or rucola. It looks like a baby lettuce and is often compared to watercress, but its little-known secret is that it is really …
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If you have a bumper crop of tomatoes in your garden, or simply see some lovely ones at the market, Tomato Bacon Jam is a delightful treat to help you …
Pesto is a great way to preserve basil at the end of the season so you can enjoy its brightness all winter long on pasta, bread, chicken, fish and vegetables. …
As a transplant to the West Coast, I had never had a fresh date before. I never liked the hard, withered dry dates in the bulk bin of my local …
Figs are coming into season now, and trees all over the neighborhood are absolutely loaded with them. Aren’t fresh figs just gorgeous? Here is a scrumptious fresh fig recipe to …
Stinging nettles can be used as a nutrient-dense substitute in any dish calling for spinach or kale, but here’s a great way to enjoy them on their own. Stinging Nettle …
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Every year that I have had a garden, I have grown basil. Planted in February, my pretty, little basil babies become these 4-foot tall, woody trees that have to be …
One of my favorite things to do with sun-dried tomatoes is to make a pesto. That way, I can spread their tomatoe-y goodness on anything I wish, at will. This …
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The vanilla extract you can buy at the store often contains sugar, additives and flavorings you don’t really need or want. And most varieties are also made with alcohol, which …
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High in vitamins, minerals, and protein, sunflower seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition. They are also a great stand-in for nuts for those who are allergic to them. However, like …