West African Peanut Soup

Photo by Abi Olay Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 55 minutes Serves 6 Author Notes Creamy and delicious peanut soup is very commonly eaten across West Africa with starchy food. It is easy to prepare with store cupboard staples and is very versatile. Peanut soup is traditionally prepared with ground peanut, but this recipe

Old-Fashioned Hard Candy

Homemade hard candy is a great gift idea that you can make with any extracts, flavorings, and colorings you like to match the occasion. Submitted by YVETTE MOORE Updated on November 23, 2023 Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings ½ cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting 2 cups white sugar

Black-and-White Halvah

Step 1Lightly coat an 8 1/2×4 1/2″ loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2″ overhang on long sides. Place a sheet of parchment paper on work surface and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Beat white tahini and 1/2 tsp. salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with

Homemade Herb Salt

Yes, the color in this salt will fade within a few weeks, but the herby flavor and aroma will remain intact for much longer. I described this as a finishing salt, meaning it’s used to season cooked food at the table; however, it can also be used in place of regular salt in any recipe

Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Makes 1/2 cup dressing Author Notes This incredible salad dressing is easy light and flavorful. It’s great on all varieties of salads. I plated a handful of Arugula with some heirloom tomato slices and dressed with this homemade Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Talk about waking up the taste buds! It’s sooooo good. —Gaia Goodness

Homemade Horseradish

Who needs store-bought horseradish when you can easily make the flavorful condiment at home? This horseradish recipe is quick, cheap, and incredibly easy to make. Since it makes more than one cup with just four ingredients, you get a lot of bang for your buck. What Is Horseradish? Horseradish is a pleasantly pungent condiment made

Spring Lamb Stew with Farro Recipe | The Community Food Co-op

Ingredients:½ pound lamb stew meat2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided2 leeks, sliced1 fennel bulb, cored and sliced½ teaspoon salt, or to tastePinch red pepper flakes¼ cup white wine3 ½ cups water or homemade chicken stock without salt1 cup farro1 cup fresh or frozen peas2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, choppedZest of one lemon

Stuffed Shells

A casserole of jumbo shells filled with ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella baked in tomato sauce to oozy, melty perfection will have everyone clamoring for a seat at the table. It’s supreme comfort food and it’s easy enough to put together for a satisfying weeknight meal.  Classic Cheese-Stuffed Shells It’s a weeknight and the hordes are

Homemade Lemon Lime Sugar Scrub

My lemon lime sugar scrub recipe is all natural and completely chemical free. I love being able to use Essential oils to make a sugar scrub for me to use. There’s nothing better than the feeling that soft clean feeling that your skin gets when you’ve used one. It exfoliates dead skin cells, moisturizes your skin

Mala Fried Peanuts

Step 1If using unblanched (skin-on) peanuts, place in a medium bowl and pour in water to cover. Let soak at least 6 hours and up to 12 hours. Drain peanuts, then rub off skins with paper towels if needed.Step 2Arrange peanuts on a rimmed baking sheet and freeze at least 2 hours and up to