Fermented Food Adventures & Recipes
I had been having a serious craving for a Po’ Boy sandwich recently, so I decided to go full force at it, including making my own remoulade (the accompanying sauce/dressing) and being sure to include lots of my homemade garlic dill pickles in both the sandwich and the remoulade. For […]
Steak tartare, also referred to as Beef Tartare, may not be on people’s radar like a good steak off the grill, but it’s so tasty, unique, and sensuous (the way sushi can be) that it will instantly be the talking point at your table. Or countertop, since this is typically […]
I can’t recall exactly when and where I first had doljaban muchim (Korean seasoned seaweed salad), but from the very first time, I was hooked. I also would never have guessed the seaweed comes from the simple packs of small dried seaweed sheets (“gim” in Korean). These read like a […]
Although sauerruben (fermented turnip) is far less known in the US than sauerkraut (fermented cabbage), it is a delicious and very healthy alternative. It has a fairly similar taste (and pungent smell!) as well, although turnips have notes of horseradish, radish, and other flavors, which might make this ferment even […]
Pink colored radish pickles are popular in Korean and Japanese cuisine and are one of my favorite pickles. There are lots of ways to end up with delicious pink radish pickles. You can use a red or purple variety of radish, keep the skin on but cut into slices, and […]
I knew that my great-grandfather owned and operated a Romanian restaurant on the Lower East Side of New York City but only recently did I really start asking about stories and recipes from my family. Although my father didn’t really get much in the way of training to make these […]
It’s here folks! Over 100 recipes you won’t find anywhere but in the cookbook, plus updates to over 20 of my classic recipes. The ebook is in full color with any hard to find ingredients linked for easy identification & shopping. Unfortunately, due to the huge scope of the book […]
This easy recipe is bright but balanced, fragrant, and with a firm, satisfying texture. If you’re on the fence about pickled mushrooms (but you otherwise enjoy mushrooms and pickled foods), I highly recommend you to try. I know you’re going to just love it. The featured photos show Cremini (aka […]
Although the idea of pickled oysters might at first sound odd or unappealing, think about it. Seafood flavored and treated with acids is a common practice all over the world and is widely agreed to improve the flavor. Think about how you might add a squeeze of lemon to your […]
The combination of fish sauce, vinegar & lime juice, and sugar creates a dipping sauce that is simple to make and yet so wonderfully balanced and tasty. A perfect blend of savory, sweet, and sour. \ This recipe also adds to that some garlic and chili, bringing in some spicy […]