Year: 2021

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Published by Joanne

Roasted tomatillo salsa is one of my favorite add ons for tacos or chips. It’s quite straight forward to make. I made this video on Instagram where you can quickly see the method and what you need. Living in Houston I’ve learned about what to me are new ingredients that are local and have been used in cuisines like Mexican for centuries. I.e tomatillo and poblano peppers. It’s so exciting for me because I get to learn about more cuisines and the heritage of a culture, And I get to pay homage to it as well.

Citrus & Soy Roasted Chicken

Published by Joanne

During the holidays I took a trip to West Texas with chosen family. It was a wonderful trip. I made this citrus & soy roasted chicken for new year’s dinner and it was a hit. Making this recipe was the first time in a while that I cooked solely out of intuition. It felt great! So here’s the recipe

Sweet Potato & Leek Soup

Published by Joanne

This sweet potato & leek soup is hearty and delicious. With the new year, many are embarking on veganuary. Vegan January. So I decided to share this recipe I developed. It’s like a spiced vichyssoise, but dairy-free and vegan. Sweet Potato & Leek Soup Recipe Ingredients 2 cups of chopped sweet potatoes 1 1/2 cup chopped leeks 3 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon of harissa paste 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoons of olive oil plus 2 tablespoons more for roasting 1 tsp fenugreek 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 4 cups of vegetable stock For garnish: Mint Lemon Chopped pistachios Olive oil Method Preheat your oven at 350F/176C. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into small chunks. Season with olive oil, salt, fenugreek, and cumin and roast for 30 minutes. Wash the leeks thoroughly and chop them. Sweat them out in olive oil on medium heat. Add the 3 cloves of garlic, followed by the harissa and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with …