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Healthy Vanilla Bean Recipes: Vanilla Scented Morel Mushroom Mole
The final recipe in our series of healthy vanilla bean recipes, Vegan Vanilla Mushroom Mole combines the earthiness of morel mushrooms, fragrant vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, poblano peppers, and traditional Mexican spices. It’s filled with antioxidants and is gluten free, low carb, vegan (so obviously dairy free, too), and, nut free, so it will satisfy most dietary restrictions!
What is Saffron Used For?
Everyone is well aware of what saffron is, but when it comes to pinpointing what saffron is used for, most folks know of its use in paella and little else. This article contains a round-up of the most notable uses of saffron and provides tips for using it in cooking and recipes for you to try.
How to Use Dried Morel Mushrooms (& morel encrusted leg of lamb)
Dried morels can be found year-round and, once reconstituted, exhibit the same textural and flavor profiles of those that have been recently foraged but first you need to learn how to use them in your recipes. Discover the benefits of using them over the fresh version and get tips and tricks for substituting dried morels in recipes. Oh yeah, and try out this recipe for an incredible leg of lamb with a fragrant morel crust!
Spring Risotto with Morel Mushrooms and Wild Asparagus
Morel Mushrooms are so versatile, adding a somewhat rustic earthiness yet still contributing a distinguished element to any dish they are used to enhance. In this comforting treatment, we've combined rehydrated morels (using their broth to cook the rice), wild asparagus, and a nutty, aged asiago.
Vanilla Saffron Sauce Two Ways: Over Red Snapper and Bathing Mussels
The vanilla beans and saffron pair beautifully in this rich, comforting sauce. Serve over your favorite seafood or spring veggies!