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Natural Remedies Using Edible Ingredients
Spice and other edible ingredients have been being used as natural remedies long before the advent of western medicine. This post contains a roundup of some of our favorite ingredients that taste great and have some incredible healing properties.
Baked Brie with Vanilla Bean Berry Compote, Pecans, & Gold Leaf
Gold leaf sheets are often used as an adornment for pastries and sweet treats. We rarely see the edible metal embellishing more savory delights, though. In this post, we decorate the party favorite of baked brie with gold using loose leaf sheets.
Persian Saffron Paella with Dried Chorizo, Mussels, & Smoked Turkey
Paella is a classic Spanish comfort food. This one slightly strays from the traditional variety, using pre-cooked or quick-cooked proteins. Persian saffron paella utilizes smoked turkey, dried chorizo, and fresh mussels for a quick and easy dish that feeds a crowd! Plus, it's the perfect use for Thanksgiving leftovers!
Healthy Vanilla Bean Recipes: Vanilla Scented Morel Mushroom Mole
The final recipe in our series of healthy vanilla bean recipes, Vegan Vanilla Mushroom Mole combines the earthiness of morel mushrooms, fragrant vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, poblano peppers, and traditional Mexican spices. It’s filled with antioxidants and is gluten free, low carb, vegan (so obviously dairy free, too), and, nut free, so it will satisfy most dietary restrictions!
Healthy Vanilla Bean Recipes: Vanilla Barbecue Sauce
Another recipe in our series of healthy vanilla bean recipes, Vanilla Bean and Dark Rum Barbecue Sauce puts an exceptional twist on barbecue classics. Enjoy the added bonus recipe for cherry-smoked baby back ribs!
How to Use Dried Morel Mushrooms (& morel encrusted leg of lamb)
Dried morels can be found year-round and, once reconstituted, exhibit the same textural and flavor profiles of those that have been recently foraged but first you need to learn how to use them in your recipes. Discover the benefits of using them over the fresh version and get tips and tricks for substituting dried morels in recipes. Oh yeah, and try out this recipe for an incredible leg of lamb with a fragrant morel crust!