Posts in Miscellaneous
Homemade Chili Powder

One of the newest additions to my spice blends is this Homemade Chili Powder. The flavor profile is warm, complex, spiced (but not spicy!), and with hints of Guajarati flavors that I love! I originally developed it for a 5-bean chili, but I’ve also been sprinkling it on top of squash and potatoes before roasting, mixing it into yogurt with a pinch or salt, and adding it to scrambled eggs.

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Spring Chive Butter

This butter captures Spring for me- fresh, delicate, floral, herby… I walked out in our garden and saw these gorgeous purple chive flowers in full bloom. The flowers are so fleeting, but making this butter let’s me enjoy them for longer. Aside from being beautiful, with pops of pastel purple, the butter adds such a lovely dimension to so many dishes like eggs, toast, soup, risotto, etc.

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Green Carrot Top Sauce

If you are ever lucky enough to get carrots with their green tops still attached, don’t throw them away! This tangy, spicy, herby sauce is an amazing way to use the greens, and it complements the sweetness from the carrots so well. Finding ways to use all of the produce and minimize food waste always makes me extra happy.

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Cranberry Apple Chutney

This cranberry apple chutney is my twist on a Thanksgiving condiment. I like having a savory option in addition to my usual Pineapple Cranberry Sauce. The spices work so well with the tart cranberries and sweet apples. I’m planning to serve this with crackers and cream cheese, but it would also taste great on sandwiches, on top of grilled tofu, and as an accompaniment on a cheese board.

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