Candied Kumquats
When I see ingredients I haven't worked with I often drag them home to see what new delights I can concoct. Welcome home Kumquats, which quickly became Candied Kumquats... a taste of sunshine.
Roasted Vegetables with Garlic, Rosemary & Lemon
Roasted Vegetables with Garlic, Rosemary & Lemon, know at Chez Gypsy as the Ode to Tubers, is a household favorite. The oils from the olive, the lemon and rosemary are old friends; they bond in a familiar kinship to make this simple side dish look amazing, taste terrific and smell fantastic.
Boozy Cranberry-Orange Sauce
Cranberries, nature's way of making sure we in northern climes get our vitamin C in the cold winter months; sharp and tangy and a must on the holiday table. Boozy Cranberry-Orange Sauce is extraordinarily easy (and fast) to make, a dash of Grand Marnier and hint of orange in a lovely jar, makes it a beautiful hostess gift.
Sprouted Hummus Recipe
Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea. One of the oldest foods on the planet, hummus dates back to ancient Egypt. what can we offer that is a new twist on an ancient food? Sprouted Hummus. Double the protein and 20 - 30 times the nutritional value. Take that Cleopatra.
Sprouting in the Kitchen
Sprouting chickpeas? Really?! In the Gypsy Kitchen? Oh yeah, we're spouting chickpeas, because it's fun. Nothing I like more than growing things then eating them. When we talk about food in terms of fuel and energy think for a moment about the amount of energy that a seed produces to grow. Sprouting increases the protein, essential amino acids, enzymatic activity, vitamins, and fiber content.
The Veggie Mary
Friday Afternoon Quickies... ideas for the weekend, interesting bits and bites, Foodie Tapas. Happy Hour idea #2 - The Veggie Mary, fresh twist on classic.
Rustic Wild Chanterelle Soup
Wild chanterelle mushroom soup; dried chanterelle mushrooms in a roasted vegetable broth and finished with truffle oil. Dark, sweet, lusty and... unrestrained.
Enoki Phở – à la Gypsy
Enoki Phở - in a chanterelle enriched, clear vegetable broth. Delicate, Asian, light.
Vegetable Stock – Squared
This month we're getting a jump on spring with 'VEG HEAD' month, a little tribute to the produce section and all things fruit & veggie related, starting with the most basic of basics - vegetable stock. Two applications; one rich & hearty the other clear & delicate.
Old School, Nova Scotia Brown Bread
When guests descend for breakfast at the Hillsdale House Inn in Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia, they smell fresh bread. Fresh, brown bread made with care and attention --- this is the bread they smell.