Fermented Food Adventures & Recipes
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 […]
Pupusas are the national dish of El Salvador for a reason: they’re deeply flavorful, comforting, and endlessly customizable. If you’ve ever enjoyed Salvadoran street food, you already know that a warm pupusa—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and filled with something savory—is pure joy. Think of it as […]
(Note: all recipes have an ad-free, text-only printable/downloadable version at the very bottom of each post.) Shito is often called the ketchup of Ghana, and once you try it, you’ll understand why. This spicy Ghanaian chili sauce shows up on everything from fried plantains and jollof rice to grilled fish, […]
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 […]
(A text-only, ad-free printable version of this recipe is available at the bottom of the page; just scroll down) Sourdough potato bread is one of those rare loaves that feels both rustic and indulgent. Bakers have added potato to bread dough for generations because the natural starches lock in moisture, […]
Brussel Kraut is a delicious twist on traditional sauerkraut, made by fermenting Brussels sprouts instead of cabbage. If you love fermented foods, probiotic‑rich recipes, or homemade sauerkraut variations, this Brussel Kraut recipe brings a deeper, sweeter, and more complex flavor than classic cabbage kraut. Brussels sprouts naturally have a nutty, […]
This rich, aromatic coffee simple syrup is a fun twist on the classic simple syrup you see in most cocktail recipes. Instead of using plain sugar water to make simple syrup, I wanted something with more depth and character—so I made a homemade coffee syrup that brings real roasted coffee […]
Every year our family gathers for a big Thanksgiving potluck, with everyone bringing either their tried‑and‑true classics or something new to share. I just love potluck style. The items on this plate were made by at least six different people! I’ve baked sourdough for years, but this was my first […]
Note: every recipe has an ad-free, downloadable/printable .jpg version at the bottom of every post; just scroll down. Korean-inspired shaved ribeye hoagies aren’t your average sandwich — they’re a full-on flavor explosion. Juicy, marinated ribeye meets garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and spicy gochujang for a beef hoagie that’s equal parts […]