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National Hot Chocolate Day (plus, a recipe for DIY hot cocoa mix!)
Food is always great for the holidays because you can add a little personality with exotic ingredients. They're also perfect for party favors and hostess gifts. This month, we’ll be posting ideas and recipes for easy food gifting! Our first DIY recipe is a spicy way to celebrate National Hot Chocolate day, which falls on...
Vanilla Creme Brulee with Green Tea
Did you know that Creme Brulee that we know today is not a traditional French dessert? While in history there are plenty of “burnt cream” recipes, early French versions actually had a separate disk of caramel placed on top of the dish, rather than having sugar burnt onto it. The Creme Brulee that most...
Pumpkin Chili
While the rest of the world is clamoring over the spiced latte season, why not cozy up to a bowl of sweet, chunky chili? This vegan pumpkin chili is perfect for sharing and is very easy to make. If you can’t find any pureed pumpkin, this recipe works wonders with butternut squash or kabocha...
DIY Taco Seasoning
DIY taco seasoning is a great pantry staple to have around; it’ll make weeknight dinners quick and easy! To use, simply stir fry your choice of ground meat or tofu, and add the seasoning. The arrowroot powder will help everything come together. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients; swap out something, add another: the...
Dry Curry
Dry Curry is a style of Japanese curry that is made with ground meat and does not have a lot of gravy in it. This curry recipe can be made with any ground meat, but also works well with crumbled firm tofu! Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Cook Time: 45 minutes Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS...
Tomato Compote
Summer is nearing its end, and you know what that means! Tomato season is going soon too, to make way for winter squashes and hearty root vegetables. If you have an abundance of tomatoes, treat yourself to this sweet treat: put it on a slice of toasted artisan bread, mix it with some mozzarella,...
Spiced Ketchup
Have you ever tried curry ketchup? It’s a sauce in common in Belgian and German cuisine, often served with fries or sausage dishes like currywurst. It’s essentially just ketchup and - you guessed it - curry powder. Our version is a little more involved than the original curry ketchup, but it’s still super simple....
Mushroom Veloute Soup
Mushroom Veloute is a classic French soup, often taught in cooking schools to demonstrate the effect of roux. If you’re gluten intolerant, the flour can be substituted with arrowroot powder or other gluten-free alternative flours that can withstand heat. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 container white button...
Lavender Almonds
These lavender infused nuts are great for a healthy movie night, friendly get-togethers, and just plain snacking. The recipe can be easily multiplied if you want to share! Prep Time: 0 minutes Total Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 cups raw whole almonds 1 tsp Organic Lavender 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp...
Traditional Swedish Cookies
This traditional Swedish cookie, called Pepperkakor, is what a holiday cookie is all about: sugar, spice, and everything nice! Not only do they taste great, but they look gorgeous on your Christmas tree as well. Simply tie on a ribbon and hang it on your evergreen. Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 14...
Mushroom Rillettes
A rillette is a type of spread that is eaten on toasted bread or crackers. Usually it’s made with pork or duck, a healthy splash of wine, and lots of butter. We came up with this vegan version so that you don’t have to take hummus to the party again. No offense to the...
Autumn Vegetable Muffins
The beauty of our Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice Seasoning is that it’s so versatile. It has all of the warm spices that invoke the holiday season, so it goes well with anything sweet and hearty. In this sample recipe, we used butternut squash because that’s what’s in season, but it can be substituted with any squash,...
Pear & Ras El Hanout Jam
Last week we talked about combining spices and herbs with fruits to make exotic jams. Here’s a seasonal one that is easy to make and does not require pectin. Spread it on toast to jazz up your morning, add a dollop to your black tea to make Russian Tea, or add some to your baked...
National Mulled Cider Day
September 30th is Hot Mulled Cider Day – what a perfect way to celebrate the arrival of fall! Mulling is a very old technique that is used to infuse spice flavors to drinks like sweet wines and ciders. Most European countries have some sort of a rendition – British Wassail, Nordic Glögg, Germanic Glühwein,...
Chocolate Chunk Gingerbread Cake
This is a chocolate-y twist on a holiday classic. It holds great overnight so it can make holiday planning a breeze. Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Cook Time: 1 hour Serves: 6-10 Ingredients 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons Organic...
Dry Curry
Dry Curry is a style of Japanese curry that is made with ground meat and does not have a lot of gravy in it. This curry recipe can be made with any ground meat, but also works well with crumbled firm tofu! Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Cook Time: 45 minutes Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS...
Tomato Compote
Summer is nearing its end, and you know what that means! Tomato season is going soon too, to make way for winter squashes and hearty root vegetables. If you have an abundance of tomatoes, treat yourself to this sweet treat: put it on a slice of toasted artisan bread, mix it with some mozzarella,...
Mushroom Rillettes
A rillette is a type of spread that is eaten on toasted bread or crackers. Usually it’s made with pork or duck, a healthy splash of wine, and lots of butter. We came up with this vegan version so that you don’t have to take hummus to the party again. No offense to the...
Pumpkin Chili
While the rest of the world is clamoring over the spiced latte season, why not cozy up to a bowl of sweet, chunky chili? This vegan pumpkin chili is perfect for sharing and is very easy to make. If you can’t find any pureed pumpkin, this recipe works wonders with butternut squash or kabocha...
Mushroom Veloute Soup
Mushroom Veloute is a classic French soup, often taught in cooking schools to demonstrate the effect of roux. If you’re gluten intolerant, the flour can be substituted with arrowroot powder or other gluten-free alternative flours that can withstand heat. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 container white button...
Lavender Almonds
These lavender infused nuts are great for a healthy movie night, friendly get-togethers, and just plain snacking. The recipe can be easily multiplied if you want to share! Prep Time: 0 minutes Total Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 cups raw whole almonds 1 tsp Organic Lavender 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp...
Mushroom Rillettes
A rillette is a type of spread that is eaten on toasted bread or crackers. Usually it’s made with pork or duck, a healthy splash of wine, and lots of butter. We came up with this vegan version so that you don’t have to take hummus to the party again. No offense to the...
Chocolate Chunk Gingerbread Cake
This is a chocolate-y twist on a holiday classic. It holds great overnight so it can make holiday planning a breeze. Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Cook Time: 1 hour Serves: 6-10 Ingredients 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons Organic...
DIY Taco Seasoning
DIY taco seasoning is a great pantry staple to have around; it’ll make weeknight dinners quick and easy! To use, simply stir fry your choice of ground meat or tofu, and add the seasoning. The arrowroot powder will help everything come together. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients; swap out something, add another: the...
Tomato Compote
Summer is nearing its end, and you know what that means! Tomato season is going soon too, to make way for winter squashes and hearty root vegetables. If you have an abundance of tomatoes, treat yourself to this sweet treat: put it on a slice of toasted artisan bread, mix it with some mozzarella,...
Spiced Ketchup
Have you ever tried curry ketchup? It’s a sauce in common in Belgian and German cuisine, often served with fries or sausage dishes like currywurst. It’s essentially just ketchup and - you guessed it - curry powder. Our version is a little more involved than the original curry ketchup, but it’s still super simple....
Pear & Ras El Hanout Jam
Last week we talked about combining spices and herbs with fruits to make exotic jams. Here’s a seasonal one that is easy to make and does not require pectin. Spread it on toast to jazz up your morning, add a dollop to your black tea to make Russian Tea, or add some to your baked...
National Hot Chocolate Day (plus, a recipe for DIY hot cocoa mix!)
Food is always great for the holidays because you can add a little personality with exotic ingredients. They're also perfect for party favors and hostess gifts. This month, we’ll be posting ideas and recipes for easy food gifting! Our first DIY recipe is a spicy way to celebrate National Hot Chocolate day, which falls on...
National Mulled Cider Day
September 30th is Hot Mulled Cider Day – what a perfect way to celebrate the arrival of fall! Mulling is a very old technique that is used to infuse spice flavors to drinks like sweet wines and ciders. Most European countries have some sort of a rendition – British Wassail, Nordic Glögg, Germanic Glühwein,...
Autumn Vegetable Muffins
The beauty of our Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice Seasoning is that it’s so versatile. It has all of the warm spices that invoke the holiday season, so it goes well with anything sweet and hearty. In this sample recipe, we used butternut squash because that’s what’s in season, but it can be substituted with any squash,...