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August 24, 2022
Gift Idea: Brandied Pears
Pears. Brandy. Pears preserved in brandy, in you very own kitchen. Fa la la la la, la la la la. I know, I know, the weather is still lovely and the holiday season is a long way off. Until it isn’t. Pear season is looming, and by the time holiday bells are chiming, it will […]
August 23, 2022
Spicy Zucchini Pickles
These easy zucchini pickles are a Crowded Earth Kitchen staple. Crisp and tangy, these pickles will stand up to any cucumber pickle, I promise. Let’s get started! Ingredients (Makes approximately 4 quarts) 2 large (approximately 16 inch) or 3 medium (approximately 12 inch) zucchini 4 cups water 4 cups white vinegar 3/4 cup salt 1/4 cup […]
May 5, 2022
Chiles en Nogada
Chiles en Nogada is an amazing dish from Puebla, Mexico. The green poblano peppers, white creamy sauce, and red pomegranate seeds bring the colors of the Mexican flag together in one bright burst of flavor. Here at Crowded Earth Kitchen, we love Mexican cuisine… and of all of the Mexican dishes we’ve sampled, we love […]
Margaritas on a Budget
Happy Cinco de Mayo! It’s not difficult to find recipes for delicious margaritas – just do a quick web search. Every celebrity chef seems to have their own concoction, featuring one (or more) top shelf tequilas blended with other top shelf indulgences such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, and Combier. I’m sure they’re delicious. The problem […]
April 15, 2022
Jelly Bean Brittle
Hop. Hop. Hippidy Hop. That bunny is heading our way, and wouldn’t it be nice if he arrived with a basket of homemade Easter candy? Jelly Bean Brittle is awesome for so many reasons… it’s super easy (Can you boil water? That’s about the only skill you need!), doesn’t require any expensive ingredients, and unlike […]
April 12, 2022
All Natural Easter Eggs
Originally posted on Crowded Earth Kitchen:
All Natural Easter Eggs Hop.? Hop.? Hippity Hop!? That?bunny will be here in just a few days, and wouldn’t it be fun if he arrived with a basket of all natural, beautifully dyed Easter eggs???This spring, let’s leave those?artificial dye pellets in all of their excess packaging at the…
All Natural Easter Eggs Hop.? Hop.? Hippity Hop!? That?bunny will be here in just a few days, and wouldn’t it be fun if he arrived with a basket of all natural, beautifully dyed Easter eggs???This spring, let’s leave those?artificial dye pellets in all of their excess packaging at the…
March 29, 2022
Peanut Butter Hazelnut Cookies
We are leaving Portugal soon, which means it’s time to get creative with our remaining pantry items. These Peanut Butter Hazelnut Cookies turned out great – a definite hit with the youngest travelers in our crew. Enjoy! Ingredients (Makes 30 cookies) 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella) 1 […]
March 26, 2022
Garlic Fried Sardine Fillets
Sardines are high in protein, iron, calcium, and chock full of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This small, sustainable fish contains every amino acid essential to the human body while boasting low levels of saturated fat and absolutely no sugar. What’s not to love? For this dish, I bought a 250 g package (approximately 1/2 […]
March 17, 2022
Sneaky Leprechaun Milkshake
This vintage post was popular the first time around, and Crowded Earth Kitchen has several hundred new readers (Welcome!) since last St. Patrick’s Day, so I’m sharing this again. Enjoy! “Mom? Can we just stop at the drive-thru and get a (green) shake?” “No.” “Please?” “Still No.” “Pleeaassee? I’ll do laundry.” I’ll admit, this is […]
Easy Clam Chowder
Clam chowder might sound mysterious, but it’s really quite simple to prepare. I like to use whole clams when and where they are an economical option, but if shelled, canned clams are the only option in your area, that will work. Feel free to substitute, just don’t drain the clams – use the whole can. […]
