Fermented carrot sticks are a kid-friendly recipe that for many can be a gateway into fermented food. They are crunchy and super convenient. Just pull them out of the jar and serve with hummus, guacamole, as a side with sandwich.
No-Cook Seedy Porridge
With just a few moments of advanced planning and the 10 minutes you’ll spend assembling, you will be rewarded with a delicious, energy-boosting breakfast for days. Best part, you can whip it up in under 30 minutes. The selenium from the Brazil nuts inhibits viral replication and Zinc from the pumpkin seeds positively affects multiple aspects of the immune system.
This porridge isn’t sweetened because I like to blend in fruit or jam into the mix, but you can add honey, maple syrup, dates, raw cacao, turmeric - have fun!
Nerdy bit: Guavas, and making atole, a warm, liquid gift from ancient Mexico
Creamy Seared Cauliflower Broccoli Soup with Herb Oil and Croutons
This soup turns a short list of ingredients into a delicious meal. Instead of only boiling the cauliflower and broccoli to cook it, here, the florets are seared until deeply browned on one side while remaining bright green on the other. This gives the soup a layer of caramelized flavor while also preserving the fresh flavor. Infusing olive oil with fresh herbs is a trick you’ll want to keep up your sleeve: The results are delicious brushed on roast chicken, drizzled over roasted winter vegetables or even just sopped up with a nice piece of bread.