How to Grow Turmeric and Ginger in Northern California
A step-by-step guide to growing, harvesting, and storing turmeric and ginger in Zone 9b, with my personal tips, storage methods, and favorite ways to use them in cooking! 🌱✨
Discover recipes that reflect my passion for gardening and cooking. Join me as I transform the harvest from my own thriving garden into delectable dishes that capture the essence of nature. With over 250 fruit trees and 2000 flowering plants on my ranch in the San Francisco Bay Area, every recipe is an ode to the beauty and flavors of the earth.
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MMM:Marzi’s Mushroom Masterpieces
Explore Vegan and Plant-Based Creations with Mushrooms! This cookbook offers 75 delicious, vegan-friendly recipes, all crafted around the rich, earthy flavors of mushrooms.
Homemade Vegan Mushroom Sausages Recipe
A hearty recipe featuring shiitake mushrooms, white beans, and oats, blended with fresh herbs and spices to create delicious, protein-packed patties.
How to make Healthy, Meat-Free Mushroom Meatballs
This Vegan Mushroom Meatballs is made with hearty mushrooms, oats, walnuts, and a blend of spices, these gluten-free meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with savory goodness. Perfect for serving with pasta, in marinara sauce, or as a protein-packed addition to your favorite dishes!
How To Make Potato Pancakes With Chestnut Mushrooms
This recipe combines grated potato, chestnut mushrooms, egg, and spices to create crispy and flavorful potato pancakes, perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast.
How to Grow, Harvest, and Cook Malabar Spinach
This blog post is a comprehensive guide to growing, harvesting, and using Malabar spinach, a heat-tolerant, tropical leafy green that thrives in warm climates. It shares personal insights on planting, caring for, and dealing with pests, along with tips for cooking and enjoying Malabar spinach in salads, ramen, and quick sautés.
How to Make Vegan ‘Chicken’ Skewers with Lion’s Mane
Tender Lion’s Mane mushrooms seasoned with smoky chipotle and passion fruit spice make these Vegan Chicken Skewers a flavorful, plant-based delight. A crisp, golden coating and savory garnish bring out the best in every bite!
Mushroom & Persimmon Shakshuka with Quail Eggs
Mushroom & Persimmon Shakshuka combines a spiced tomato base, sautéed mushrooms, and ripe persimmon with poached eggs, fresh herbs, and feta.
A Vegan Persian Stew Made with Oyster Mushrooms
This recipe for Vegan Khoresh Gheymeh is a Persian-inspired stew made with trumpet mushrooms, green split peas, and dried limes. Traditionally featuring lamb or beef, this vegan version swaps the meat for extra split peas, offering a hearty, protein-rich alternative. The stew is flavored with aromatic spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and is served over basmati rice with crispy fried potatoes. The dried limes, a key ingredient, add a unique tangy and smoky depth to the dish, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
Easy Trumpet Mushroom & Leek Soup
This Mushroom & Leek Soup is a simple, flavorful dish made with fresh leeks and trumpet mushrooms, though any mushroom variety can be used. The soup is enhanced with a touch of dry white wine, and garnished with fresh herbs and lemon zest for added brightness. It can be served as is or blended to your desired consistency.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Steaks with Creamy Polenta and Buttery Sage Pan Sauce
Lion’s mane mushrooms get pan-seared with herbs, then served over creamy polenta with a tangy balsamic pan sauce and a crispy fried sage garnish – a delightful vegetarian/vegan main course!
The Best Veggie Piroshki and Yellow Oyster Mushrooms From Scratch
These veggie piroshki with yellow oyster mushrooms are a flavor explosion. Easy dough rises while you whip up a colorful veggie filling. Perfect anytime treat!
