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Kaffir Lime Rice In Progress
Sides

Kaffir Lime & Coconut Rice Recipe

This simple Thai inspired rice recipe combines the aromatic flavors of kaffir lime, lemongrass and coconut milk. It all comes together in a few minutes and results in sweet, creamy coconut rice. Serve as a side dish alongside any Southeast Asian meal.

Rose Cocktail
Drinks

Rose Royal: A Champagne Cocktail Recipe

This light and refreshing champagne cocktail combines ice cold champagne poured over beautifully perfumed rose syrup. As delicious as this cocktail is using real champagne, save yourself the money and use a quality bottle of brut bubbles such as a Cava or Prosecco as you’re going to be adding a small amount of rose syrup to the drink.

Cannellini Bean Mise En Place
Starters

The Fine Art Of Making Hummus

Making hummus at home should be considered an art form, especially when it comes to achieving the ultimate creamy texture. When you don’t have time to soak chickpeas overnight and cook them to the point of turning to glue, try this cheater’s version! We’re swapping out chickpeas for creamy cannellini beans and applying a tried and true technique.

Preserved Lemons In Progress
Pantry Staples

When Life Gives You Lemons: Preserve Them!

Homemade preserved lemons are an absolute revelation. Preserved lemons are a staple in the Moroccan kitchen and make a wonderful addition to tagines and vegetable salads. Learn how to make them at home and then check out my cookbook recommendations for the ultimate guide for Moroccan recipes.

Soups

Roasted Pumpkin & Butternut Squash Soup: A Winter Moment in Paris

There are few things as satisfying as being in Paris during the wintertime and cozying up in a typical Parisian bistro to a warm bowl of pumpkin soup. Typical French pumpkin soup is made with French pumpkin, stock and cream. In my version, we’re shaking things up: we’re adding butternut squash, fall aromatics and cashew cream to keep things totally plant based!

Pantry Staples

Cashew Cream, The Non-Dairy Dream

A homemade cashew cream recipe.
It’s quick, easy and so versatile in the kitchen. Use this vegan, plant based, dairy alternative in both savory and sweet dishes. It works wonderfully in soups in place of heavy cream or milk. Sweeten it with maple syrup and vanilla to use as a drizzle on fruit or in your desserts. I hope you find as many uses for it in the kitchen as I have.