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lavender aioli
one of my favorite things about cooking is mixing and matching flavors. the combination of lavender and garlic has been rolling around in my head for a while, but they seemed an unlikely pair. how could the lavender’s flowery delicate flavor compliment the sharp pungent bite of fresh garlic? it turns out they go together [...]
corn salsa
my parents are really into peppers and spicy food. the theme of my mom’s kitchen is part southwest, part chili peppers. this amounted to me learning how to make stellar salsa at a young age. it’s a pretty simple blend of tomatoes, onion, pepper, garlic, cilantro salt and lime juice that you can tweak to [...]
tofu-based onion dip
we’re in the midst of picnic/bbq/potluck season, so i have been dreaming up dip recipes that are vegan-friendly to bring along. i let this one roll over in my head a few times before attempting it, but once all the flavors mixed and i brought that chip to my mouth, i knew it was perfect. [...]
hemp pesto
there are two basic ways to make pesto. one is to use parmesan cheese, which was my taste preference before i went vegan. the other way is to use a type of nut–often pine nuts but i’ve heard of walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds used. lately i’ve been cooking with and learning about the health [...]
