This recipe walks you through the steps to lacto-ferment both red and green hot sauce—see Accordions below for green. Also see the Substitutions and Variations for many ideas to customize delicious, complex hot sauce creations of all kinds. Upsize or downsize certain ingredients to change the flavor profile—you do not have to be exact in […]
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Fermented Ketchup
You’ll add a combination of probiotic-rich ingredients (sauerkraut brine, aminos, honey, and apple cider vinegar) to act as starter cultures for this recipe. They will kickstart the fermentation process for a delicious homemade ketchup like no other. The flavor is incredible as is, but do try the recommendations in the Variation and Substitution accordions to […]
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Homemade vanilla extract is super easy to make. You simply need some 80-proof (or higher) neutral spirit like vodka or everclear, vanilla bean pods, and lots of passive time. It makes a great gift for the holidays or special occasions (so plan ahead) and one batch will keep your personal stores stocked up for years!
Fermented Veggie Pickles
This recipe is a fermented creation inspired by Mexican escabeche pickles—escabeche is a name used around the world for numerous dishes marinaded or prepared with acidic ingredients (meat and veggies).
Breadsticks
Perfect for dipping into olive oil, plunging into pesto, or scooping up the last of the tomato sauce from a plate of pasta, these breadsticks are delicious solo or accompanying almost any meal.
New-York Style Bagels
Learn bagel making techniques like shaping and poaching with this tasty recipe for gluten-free New-York style bagels. Use a variety of toppings, or not, and have some fun. If you ever want a no-boil bagel recipe, try this one.
Salted Chocolate Chunk Scones
These scones hit all the right notes: bittersweet chocolate, crumbly texture, and a hint of bright orange flavor and smell (that intensifies each day). Try them with and without the optional Icing to see what you prefer sweetness wise. They’re the right amount of “sweet” without icing and a bonafide dessert with icing. The orange […]
Sliceable Cashew Cheese
This recipe uses a seaweed called “agar agar” as a gelatin alternative to create a simple and sliceable cheese—customize to make a variety of flavors with the tips provided.
Tomato, Onion & Pesto Focaccia
This is an enriched dough, which in simple terms means that it has oil, and other ingredients in it that can make the rise slower. The wait is worth it though, as this bread is full of flavor and makes delicious toast and sandwiches (try some in a panini press, too). Sprinkle with cheese and […]
Easy Vanilla Soft Serve [No Churn]
The easiest way to make some Vanilla Soft Serve without an ice cream maker—grab an ice cube tray and kitchen hack your way to a delicious, easy treat.