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April 3, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Gomasio is a flavorful condiment made from toasted sesame seeds and coarse salt. It is as simple to make as it sounds – toast sesame seed and salt together in a heavy skillet (I always use my hefty cast-iron) and grind it up. The ratio of sesame seeds to salt can vary from 5 to…

I made this decadent chocolate dessert for my beautiful wife Kristine on Valentine’s Day and I can safely say it was well received. Rich chocolate desserts are one of our favorite pastimes, and this non-dairy version of a culinary classic definitely satisfies our chocolate-loving souls. I adapted this version from a VegNews recipe and they…

Olive tapenades are a great appetizer to serve guests. They hold up well to sitting around for the duration of a party, can be eaten easily by hand, and are bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavor. The preferred green olive to use in this recipe is the Castelvetrano. Castelvetrano olives are produced exclusively in Castelvetrano, Sicily,…

Pizza is one of our favorite feel-good meals and the flavor possibilities are almost limitless. We top ours with fresh-from-the-garden grilled veggies in the summer; spinach, artichoke hearts, and olives in the winter. Whatever your topping choices may be, you have to start with a great crust. This savory whole wheat dough is flavored with…

I’ve been making this lasagne for years, but when I went to make it the other night I realized we were out of frozen chopped spinach. We did have a full bag of frozen chopped kale on hand, so I used that instead. This small change made this dish outstanding! The combination of the earthy…