Simple Pumpkin Soup

Simple Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Kabocha, Buttercup or Sugar Pumpkin puree 2 shallot bulbs, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups stock (I use homemade chicken) 1 cup milk (whole goat or cow milk; can also use light coconut milk) 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or honey) 1/4 tsp each sea...
Simple Pumpkin Soup

Tokyo Turnip Pickles

Here’s an excerpt from The Japanese Food Report about Kabu (we call them Tokyo Turnips) Turnips, daikon, beets and radishes aren’t only about the tasty bulbous root — the leaves are just as important. I’m always a little amazed (incredulous) to...
Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash

Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash

Ingredients 1 butternut squash (2 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 ounces pancetta, diced 1/2 cup minced shallots (2 large) 1 1/2 cups...
Brazilian Blue Moro Beans

Brazilian Blue Moro Beans

1lb of Blue Moro Beans 6 Cups of Water or vegetable or chicken stock 2-3 bay leaves olive oil or lard 1 yellow onion chopped 3 cloves of garlic, diced 1/2 tsp cumin 3-4 Tablespoons of white vinegar (you can also use apple cider or wine vinegar) 1/4 Cup diced parsley...
Butter & Garlic Tossed Carrots

Butter & Garlic Tossed Carrots

Here’s another recipe-less recipe from the Kurtak Family. This was one of my Dad’s side dishes. It’s super easy.. Whenever I go to potlucks and don’t have much time, this is one of my fall backs. You won’t believe how many people will ooh...