Carly Ellen Kramer's Blog, page 11
December 2, 2020
No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies
My mother makes these delightful bites of holiday goodness every December… they are a Christmastime comfort food here at Crowded Earth Kitchen. There is no flour in these cookies, making them perfect for friends who eat mostly paleo but are still game for an occasional cheat. No-bake cookies are also perfect for those inevitable occasions when school-age children announce “Tomorrow’s the […]
December 1, 2020
Global Recipe Project Cookbook!
100% of net profits from the sale of this cookbook will benefit not-for-profit organizations which feed people as a central part of their mission! The Global Recipe Project was made possible by cooks and food bloggers from around the world who generously shared recipes, stories, and photos for this book. Pick up a copy from […]
October 23, 2020
White Pumpkin Seeds
White pumpkins are fun to carve for Halloween, and if you’re carving pumpkins of course you have to roast the seeds! Simply separate the seeds from the inner pulp (the “goo” if you’re a kid), rinse well, and spread in on a well greased pan. I prefer to use real butter for this, coating a […]
September 3, 2020
Autumn Biscuit Pie
This recipe is adapted from Tomato Imperative, which we discussed while making Sweet Tomato Figs. You’ll notice that the ingredients are flexible, allowing you to use this recipe as a backbone for creating something delicious out of whatever goodies your garden is offering up today! Let’s get started! Ingredients (Serves 4 – 6) 1 1/2 […]
September 2, 2020
Sweet Tomato Figs
A few years back, my fellow gardening friend Denise gifted me with a copy of Tomato Imperative. It is unfortunate that this book is no longer being printed, as it is chock full of old school recipes for enjoying and preserving tomatoes. Today we are making Sweet Tomato Figs, adapted from a recipe in Tomato […]
August 31, 2020
Dried Cantaloupe
My garden cantaloupe are abundant this year – what a great celebration! Cantaloupe are as healthy as they are delicious, low in calories yet full of Vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. Alas, fresh cantaloupe don’t store well. What’s a gardener to do? Dry them. Yes, dry them! I tried dehydrating a single melon […]
August 30, 2020
Deconstructed Pumpkin Stew
Rich, earthy stews with layers of warm and savory flavors are ubiquitous with autumn. This pumpkin stew makes good use of one of the most wonderful offerings of late season gardens… pie pumpkins. It’s so flavorful that omnivores won’t even notice how the dish is entirely vegan. Deconstructing the stew, i.e. layering the stew over […]
August 29, 2020
Fresh Tomato Soup
Few foods are more satisfying on an autumn afternoon than a bowl of fresh tomato soup with the last of the garden tomatoes. This recipe is simple to prepare, and doubles easily for freezing or canning. Yes, it’s safe for water bath canning, to enjoy throughout the winter! Enjoy. Ingredients (Makes one large pot; recipe […]
August 23, 2020
Zucchini Pickles Two Ways
Left: Spicy Zucchini Pickles Right: Garlic Dill Zucchini Pickles My garden zucchini plants went bonkers this year. I’ve already made zucchini apples (a favorite around here), zucchini boats, and several zucchini-enhanced baked goods. With the last of my garden zucchini – because I am uprooting the plants to make room for a late crop […]
August 21, 2020
Five Minute Salsa Chicken
Do you have five minutes? Great – because that’s about how long you need to prepare this delicious Salsa Chicken! Two ingredients + one slow cooker = a delicious dinner that you can prep early and forget about for a few hours. Here at Crowded Earth Kitchen, we watch for a big sale on boneless, […]
