Barbara Rolek With this recipe, you can make a homemade version of the classic Vegeta Gourmet Seasoning, produced by the Croatia-based Podravka company. It’s a very popular ingredient in many Eastern European recipes and adds a savory kick to a variety of foods. While the seasoning mix is incredibly useful, it contains monosodium glutamate (MSG), which some
Photo by Dana Serves 6-8 Author Notes Most of my favorite foods and flavors come from middle east region. I absolutely love the spices and the combination of flavors. I came up with the version when I was introduced to the best Harissa I have ever tasted and I kept looking for various ways to
Ingredients:1 1⁄2 cups light beer2 tbsp. olive oil2 tsp. black peppercorns2 tsp. sesame seeds2 tsp. pepitas (dried pumpkin seeds; optional)1 tsp. dried oregano1⁄2 tsp. annatto seeds5 cloves garlic2 dried bay leaves2 large turkey drumsticks (about 4 lbs.)Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste4 medium tomatoes, cored and chopped2 small yellow onions, 1 chopped, 1
In a stockpot, warm the olive oil over medium heat, then add the onion. Sauté until translucent and softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, allspice and thyme and sauté until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the green onions, bay leaves, coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer, then add the pumpkin and taro
Prep time 30 minutes Cook time 35 minutes Serves 4 Author Notes I am always up for a fight, especially when it involves food. So when a colleague suggested that meat had no taste, I argued…and then grew silent. Then he mentioned his love for Chilli sin carne, him being a vegetarian and all and
Make the candied peanuts Combine peanuts, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium, stirring often, until peanuts are lightly toasted and golden and syrup is bubbly, very thick, and almost completely evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Immediately spread peanut mixture in an even layer on a parchment paper–lined baking
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Christmas is here!!! Well, almost. Just a few more days! Until then, let’s really get into the holiday spirit with some Homemade Peppermint Vodka Hot Chocolate!!! Yes?? It’s got chocolate and peppermint vodka. Come on, you love it. First off, you can easily simplify this
Serves 4-6 Author Notes I’ve always been intrigued by the early modern European use of restorative and medicinal soups, which I explored for my senior work at Bennington College. The whole idea behind soups and broths as medicine was that they would allow solid foods to be boiled down and the patient would then be
Serves 4 Author Notes One of my all time favorite food memories is my first experience eating truffles in Italy. My husband and I were in Verona and we stumbled upon a tiny restaurant hidden in an alley behind the ruins of an ancient coliseum. We peeked in, it looked great and we made reservations
In a large saucepan, heat the coconut oil. Add the onions and peppers and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 minutes. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sweet potatoes and 2 quarts of water