How the zen of slow cooking is adding purpose to the holidays
This week we are delighted to host a guest blog post written by Leeatt Rothschild of Packed with Purpose, our partners who put together our holiday gift offering.
Author: Jane McKay
Herb Crusted Dijon Pork with Prunes
The Zen lab is busier than usual as we prepare a new series of 5 minute prep recipes for all of our spice blends.
Spiced Bread Pudding with Watermelon Syrup
For the grand finale in our Route 66 series, Meg asked me to create a prickly pear bread pudding similar to the one she enjoyed from The Turquoise Room menu at historic La Posada.
Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce
As Meg embarked on her long journey along Route 66 with her sister Ann last month, I got a little taste of it living vicariously through her Facebook posts and texts keeping me up to date on all the important culinary news.
Avocado Toast, Pinto Beans & Tomato
This months theme is tasty, inexpensive and wholesome meals for college students in need of sustenance.
Lentil, Coconut & Green Bean Curry with Toasted Cashews
I recently moved across the Atlantic Ocean and while awaiting delivery of all our worldly possessions neatly stacked in a container somewhere, I am culinarily armed only with an Instant Pot and one saucepan to cook in.
Spanish Chicken in Red Pepper Sauce
While I’m enjoying a vacation on the Greek Island of Skiathos, we reimagine a chicken dish shared back in August 2014 on the blog. It is the perfect time of year to be gathering sweet, seasonal red peppers from your local farmers market, or if you’re …read more
Greek Lamb Meatballs, with tomato, feta cheese, and mint
The recipes on our blog are usually curated with a theme in mind, from a love of a particular cuisine, a favorite cookbook, a chef, or a particular ingredient of interest. In this instance it started with a visit to a local country show, Countryfile Live …read more
Soupe Au Pistou
Now that we’ve moved back across the pond, I’m in search of a replacement for my Chicago community garden. I miss picking-my-own from my pint sized bed. In the meantime, with an abundance of fresh, locally grown English produce, I picked up some peas – in …read more
Summer Coq Au Riesling
In my first post since migrating back across the pond to Oxford, England I’m happy to report that I took delivery of my UK compliant Instant Pot and slow cooker this week. It has become an even more attractive cooking method because our temporary kitchen is …read more
Whole30 Southwest Beef Tacos with Coffee & Cocoa
Notwithstanding living in the United States for upwards of 6 years, I continue to familiarize myself with the different cuts of meat while matching them with their English counterparts.
Whole30 Chicken, Coconut & Spinach Curry
Late last night we published our new website at the zen of slow cooking, after weeks of hard work in – house with the help from our wonderful team. From Kerri’s gorgeous photography, Linda’s amazing designs and web designer Lisa Gurza they helped bring our …read more
