Fermented Food Adventures & Recipes
When I first published this fermented lentil soup in Insane in the Brine: The Official Cookbook, it was one of those recipes a lot of people told me warmed them in the winter! But the funny thing is that it’s not exclusively a “winter soup” in my opinion. It has […]
Note: to bypass all ads, all my posts have a text-only, ad-free, downloadable/printable jpg recipe card at the very bottom. Matzah ball soup has always been one of those dishes that carries memory as much as flavor. After my incredibly talented and creative mom, Jane, passed away this year, I […]
This red lentil and root vegetable soup is the kind of recipe you make once and immediately add to your weekly rotation. It’s incredibly easy, built on simple chopping and one pot, yet the flavor is warm, naturally sweet, and deeply comforting thanks to leeks, carrots, parsnips, and butternut squash. […]
Kimchi jiggae (or kimchi stew) is one of the most iconic and comforting dishes in Korean cuisine. This classic Korean stew is beloved for its bold, savory, spicy flavor and its incredible simplicity. Whether you’re new to Korean cooking or a longtime fan, learning how to make kimchi jjigae at […]
Caldo Verde, meaning “green broth” on account of the generous amount of kale added, is a beloved Portuguese soup known for its comforting and nourishing qualities. Originating from the Minho Province in northern Portugal, it’s traditionally enjoyed at celebrations like weddings and birthdays. This version is tailored for those with […]
This recipe is named in honor of my nana (another word for grandmother), Sarah, who made a delectable sweet and savory borscht soup with beef shortribs, aka flanken. The use of beef shortribs is an inheritance from her Eastern European & Russian Jewish background, as borscht soup from those countries […]
This hearty, aromatic soup combines the sweetness of butternut squash and carrots with the warmth of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s both nutritious and flavorful, making it an ideal dish for cooler weather. For those following a Paleo diet, you can use coconut […]
Are you ready to turn a humble can of peas into a star meal? When one of your favorite dishes from before your GERD or gastritis days is allowable (or encouraged) on your anti-inflammatory diet, you know you’re in for a treat! This is simply because these kinds of “elimination” […]
As I spent over the last year recovering from chronic gastritis, I started becoming more and more addicted to mushrooms. Although I get why not everyone loves mushrooms, they have so much to offer in terms of flavor, variety, and nutrition, that I would encourage anyone who enjoys them to […]
Rutabaga is a hearty and satisfying root vegetable. It is actually a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables which includes things like broccoli, cauliflower, kale and more. It is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Of course, we can see its closer resemblance to cousins like turnips and radishes. […]