I usually make this salsa only during the height of tomato season, because it is best when it is made with the ripest, freshest tomatoes you can find. But when I recently checked my chest freezer to see what of last summer's bounty remained, I discovered a definite theme. I found bell peppers, chiles, tomatillos, … Continue reading Tomato Jalapeño Salsa
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Indian-Inspired Roasted Cauliflower Soup
If you have never roasted cauliflower, here is a great reason to try it. Some of cauliflower's best flavors are only released by roasting. While other cooking methods can make it mushy, bland, and watery, roasting it develops a toasty, earthy sweetness. Combined with either a leek or white onion, it's happy to dance with … Continue reading Indian-Inspired Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Curried Chickpea Vegetable Soup
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon za'atar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced yellow onion 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced Swiss chard stems 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon curry powder 3 cups coarsely chopped Swiss chard leaves 1 … Continue reading Curried Chickpea Vegetable Soup
Onion Mushroom Dal with Sri-Lankan Inspired Seasoning
This recipe features MOLA Foods' Sri-Lankan Inspired Seasoning Blend, and while traditionally served with rice, it is also great with a piece of firm whitefish, like halibut or cod.
Ethiopian-Seasoned Chickpea Vegetable Soup
Here's another recipe using one of Mola's seasoning blends. While I chose the Ethiopian-Inspired Blend, it would work well with almost any of Mola's blends. If you like things really spicy, garnish with one of Mola's Chili Relishes. (This is an excellent time for you to jump over to Mola's website and see what they … Continue reading Ethiopian-Seasoned Chickpea Vegetable Soup
Vietnamese-Inspired Shrimp and Cabbage Salad
Recently I was invited by LaFortune Jeannette Djabea, the founder and owner of MOLA Foods, to develop some recipes for a cookbook inspired by her unique and flavorful bottled spice blends. The spice blends, cookbook, and other products are available at the MOLA website. This salad is just what I'm looking for in these post-holiday … Continue reading Vietnamese-Inspired Shrimp and Cabbage Salad