Many a roasted chickpea has been enjoyed in the Teaching Kitchen. And talked about on our Podcast. And written about in recipes. Did we mention we love roasted chickpeas? These little round nutrition powerhouses are an inexpensive blank canvas, just waiting to be adorned with your favorite Spice Blend. Perfect for snacking and topping, these...
Hearty, warm and full of flavor, this recipe has it all. We saute raw rice with a bit of onion along with Key Lime Avocado Oil and Island Coconut Blend. Add in a can of black beans and you’ve got a protein-packed dish that’s perfect as a side or a meal on its own. When...
Burgers. We consider them a supper solution for so many reasons. They come together quickly and adapt to the stovetop, oven or grill. They’re perfect for weeknight dinner but can also feed a weekend crowd. Tailgating, camping, slumber parties…burgers fit the bill. Here’s a roundup of our favorites plus Anne’s newest creation: Bison Burgers with Smoky Mayo....
This post is part of our Meet the Artisan series highlighting local food artisans, their products and their production processes. Product photo credit: Ashley Savoy. A food artisan is a person who uses non-industrialized methods of food production, usually by hand and in small batches to create a high-quality food product. This series seeks to focus...
Serve these among the accoutrements on a cheese board. Top a chicken salad sandwich. Offer these as a topping on taco night. Or use these to top a burger–like our Bison Burgers. We love these with our Sheet Pan Drumsticks with Garam Masala. They’re a great condiment to have in the fridge!
Shortbread crust, pumpkin pie filling, brown sugar crunch topping…could this dessert get any better? This one is a definite for your holiday repertoire. The crisp, salty crust is the perfect compliment to the sweet topping. Oh, and our Pumpkin Spice Tea makes the perfect pairing.
Ground bison is a lean alternative to ground beef and makes for a great burger. We bring in Ogden Park Pepper with its sweet-smoky-spicy notes to perfectly season these patties. Serve them up with smoky mayo blend made with Hot Smoked Paprika. The finishing touch is a topping of Quick Pickled Red Onions. Now that’s...
Delicious and decadent, this soup wins on both accounts. Speaking of winning, this soup took away Best Appetizer at the Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge Capital Chefs Showcase. Anne and her team prepared 800 portions of this soup to rave reviews. The dish was finished with Spiced Creme Fraiche, Garlic Croutons and Cinnamon Spiced Candied Bacon. Make it yourself...
Five ingredients, 15 minutes (tops) and you’re on your way to buttery, salty-sweet perfection. This recipe, adapted from Smitten Kitchen, is a staple in Anne’s fridge. Serve it over ice cream. Top pancakes. Or just grab a spoon. Simple decadence. It’s giftable, too! We discussed this recipe on Season 4 of Smidgen, Episode 4 “Hop on...
These lettuce wraps are perfectly packaged bites of deliciousness. Korean BBQ Rub packs a punch and works wonders on lean pork tenderloin. A quick sear, and they’re ready for a roll inside a crisp, cold lettuce leaf with fragrant jasmine rice and fresh cilantro. The drizzling sauce seals the deal with our Garlic Ginger Toasted...