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Kale Chips – Tangy Sunflower, Parmesan and Spicy Cashew

It took me a while to figure out the best temperature, amount of oil and dressing as well as the length of time to get the perfect crunch on these babies, but I seem to have basically gotten the hang of it now. As usual my recipes come out a bit differently each time I make them. The latest version, which I am munching on right now, is a bit mustard-y and there isn’t quite enough salt and oil, but they are still crunchy after about 5 days in a jar, so that is a good sign.

They are very quick and simple to make with whatever you have on hand!

Keffir Lime and Sumac Nuts

Keffir Lime and Sumac Nuts

Amounts in this recipe are not precise. Every time I make these nuts they come out very differently, which I find lovely, but I know some find annoying. The last batch tasted like buttered popcorn--although I didn't use any butter--just turmeric and some other forgotten spices, in the meantime u ...

Spiced Apple Sauce

Spiced Apple Sauce

Apple sauce! Everyone knows how to make it, I have found a way to do it with minimum processing and I love to add lots of spices to my apple sauce. This is great for Almond Pancakes or for Apple Sauce Souffle. 5 lb organic apples water to cover the bottom of the pan vanilla pod 1 inch gi ...

Aromatic Raisin Chutney

Aromatic Raisin Chutney

This recipe has developed over the years from Sally Fallon's recipe for raisin chutney in her wonderful cookbook Nourishing Traditions. 3 c organic raisins 1 t red chili flakes 1/2 head garlic, crushed 2 T coriander seeds 1 T cumin seeds 4-5 cloves 1 T fenugreek seeds 2-3 cardamom pods ...

Arakanese Eggplant Dip

Arakanese Eggplant Dip

The Rakhine people of Western Myanmar love very hot spicy food and make this dip hotter than I can handle it. Therefore, although I say the chili's are optional, it is no longer an Arakanese dip if the chilis are not added! serves 4 5-6 Japanese eggplants ½ small white onion, sliced ver ...