Pickling Spice Recipe

Pickling Spice Recipe

This recipe is for making Dill Pickles. I've scaled down the amounts, because I believe there are people like me who only want to make small quantities of certain food items, not...
Fresh and Lively Herb Vinaigrette

Fresh and Lively Herb Vinaigrette

Want something to do with all those fresh herbs that are available now that springtime is here? I'm a fan of Vinaigrettes. They make great salad dressings, and awesome marinades. I love the play between the tang of a good vinegar, and the earthiness of herbs, or...
Soy Chorizo, Finally!

Soy Chorizo, Finally!

It took five minutes, a 1 lb package of tofu, paprika, chili powder, and a food processor to make soy chorizo at home. So, why I am I spending double the money on something I can...
Three Faces of the Annatto Seed

Three Faces of the Annatto Seed

Annatto, or, in spanish, Achiote,  is a well-loved spice in Central and South American cuisines. Unlike some of the other herbs and spices I’ve researched, there are many recipes, descriptions and uses listed for annatto seeds, achiote paste, and annatto...
South Indian Cuisine Adventures

South Indian Cuisine Adventures

I found a great South Indian cookbook, Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India with pretty authentic recipes. For awhile now I’ve wanted to tackle this cuisine, and have slowly been building the culinary muscle to attempt it. South Indian food is...