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Spiced Winter Oats with Fruits & Nuts

Spiced Winter Oats with Fruits & Nuts | Bijouxs Little Jewels

During the dark days of Winter, which seem to be dragging on endlessly, comes a bowl of Spiced Winter Oats with Fruits & Nuts – the newest Little Jewel Recipe added to the Collection Membership.

WINTER SPICE MIX

I have been circling around the house avoiding the foggy days here on the Central Coast. My comforts included the bowl of Spiced Winter Oats with Fruits & Nuts, enjoyed anytime of day. Begin by make the Warming Winter Spice mix. You will use this for more than these oats, sprinkle on buttered toast, or add to your yogurt bowls. The Spice Mix is inspired from one I purchased long ago in San Francisco from March SF. The store is lovely, do check it out. I set out to recreate this spice and I think I got very close. A blend of cinnamon, allspice, anise and black pepper combine for peppery-warm mix.
Spiced Winter Oats with Fruits & Nuts | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

STEEL CUT OATS

I decided on Steel Cut Oats which are simmered with a touch of tahini and the spice blend. These two ingredients are what make this oatmeal special.  Water is added and the oats are cook to the desired level of creaminess. The oats are spooned into bowls, adding dried fruit such as raisins, and sweet papaya (my personal favorite, feel free to used dried) along with nuts such as pistachios and hazelnuts.
Spiced Winter Oats with Fruits & Nuts | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Spiced Winter Oats with Fruits & Nuts | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Spiced Winter Oats with Fruits & Nuts | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

WARMING BOWL OF OATS

To finish top add a few spoonfuls of warm vanilla almond ‘malk’ and a drizzle of Maple syrup.  The recipe is adaptable, use your favorite nuts and dried fruits. Savor Spiced Winter Oats with Fruits & Nuts, a new winter little Jewel from Bijouxs Little Jewels from the Kitchen.

 

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Green Goddess Salad with Crunchy Granola

Green Goddess Salad with Crunchy Granola | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Green Goddess Salad with Crunchy Granola is a light and lovely salad with the surprise crunch from seeded granola. Salads are always a little jewel from the Bijouxs Recipe Membership.

GREEN GODDESS

Salads are at the top of my list for meal-makers and starters. I am always keeping my eyes out for new ways with the salad bowl.

This salad is a fresh take on the Green Goddess salad, with a much lighter than usual green dressing. I enjoy the fresh herbs, avocado oil and Dijon mustard that join for the dressing. I used Little Gem lettuce a favorite, along with leaves of red radicchio for color & flavor.

Green Goddess Salad with Crunchy Granola | Bijouxs Little Jewels

CRUNCHY SEEDED GRANOLA

The surprise here is a crunchy granola topping in lieu of the usual croutons. A simple seeded granola is baked with seeds; pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds and rolled oats. Spiced with red chili flakes and honey for a sweet-spicy kick.

Green Goddess Salad with Crunchy Granola |Bijouxs Little Jewels

Simply Beautiful Food for the home cook by Bijouxs Little Jewels from the Kitchen.

 

 

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Slow-Roasted Salmon with Capers, Dill and Lemon

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Capers, Dill and Lemon | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Capers, Dill and Lemon is a beautiful, simple weeknight dinner. Recipe No. 572 from the Membership Collection.

SIMPLE SALMON

Slow roasting is a simple method to produce a tender salmon you will repeat often. Simplicity is one of the watch words here in the Bijouxs Kitchen. I know life can be extremely busy, so many things pulling your attention. This salmon is a no-stress cook, giving you time for a glass of wine and check the mail.

SLOW ROASTING

If you have not slow roasted any fish, this method is great for keeping the salmon tender without drying it out, which many times happens when you roast salmon. This method came to my attention when taking a cooking class eons ago taught by Chef Paula Wolfort. Her books are classic, I enjoy her Slow Mediterranean Kitchen cookbook. Full of Little Jewels.
I also have a Slow Roasted Salmon with Salsa Verde recipe on my website.

BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE FOOD

Your Collection Membership gives you full access to all 572 Recipes. A perfectly portable cookbook, no lugging a big book around, all the recipes are easily accessible via your phone. Handy when picking up ingredients at the market. Enjoy this Collection, created for the home cook in mind.

 

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Sri Lankan Green Bean Curry

Sri Lankan Green Bean Curry | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Sri Lankan dishes are fresh, vibrant, distinct and a perfect recipe to sample this cuisine is Sri Lankan Green Bean Curry Recipe from Kolamba, Soho NYC. The newest Little Jewel recipe added to the Membership Collection.

LONDON CALLING

Sri Lankan dishes are starting to become known in their own right thanks to a group of restaurants in London. First was Hoppers, which introduced people to the Sri Lankan savory pancake of the same name. Kolamba, is a modern restaurant in the heart of Soho with a more focused approach to authenticity and the dishes cooked and eaten in homes across the island. But when it comes to the food of Sri Lanka, a beautiful island nation just 17 miles off the coast of southern India, a lot of us assume it’s no different to what’s found on the subcontinent. Nothing could be further from the truth. This recipe is adapted from Kolamba in Soho.

Sri Lankan Green Bean Curry | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Sri Lankan Green Bean Curry |Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

SRI LANKAN CUISINE

But what makes Sri Lankan flavors stand out against those found in India? A lot of it comes down to one ingredient: coconut. Despite being a small island it’s the world’s fourth-largest exporter of coconuts, and they are a part of almost every aspect of the national cuisine. ‘We’re always compared to India when it comes to our food, but there are real differences between what we cook and eat compared to the rest of the subcontinent,’ says Eroshan, Kolamba;’s owner, ‘We don’t use any animal fats in our cooking – no ghee, butter, cream or yoghurt – because coconut adds all the rich creaminess we need instead. We go through a couple of hundred coconuts a week here at the restaurant, so it’s the single most important ingredient.’

Sri Lankan food is NOT for the timid eater. Fiery curries, sweet caramelized onion as seen sambal (onion relish), and sour lime pickle are all dominant, powerful flavors that awake the senses dulled by the thick, hot island air. The building blocks of Sri Lankan cuisine are rice, coconut, and native tropical fruits and vegetables. The island grows some 15 varieties of rice (down from 280 just 50 years ago, and 400 in times before that), some of which are used for various types of rice flour pancakes (called hoppers) and rice noodles (called string hoppers).

Sri Lankan Green Bean Curry | Bijouxs Little Jewels

GREEN BEAN CURRY

This simple but flavor forward curry demonstrates the cuisine of Sri Lanka. A simple curry with most ingredients easily found in the supermarket. Curry leaves are the one ingredient that is found in International markets. I am lucky to have a small Indian market by my home where I can get my cooking ingredients, including fresh curry leaves stored in the refrigerated section.  The leaves are used both in the curry and to create the curry oil for garnish. I also can’t leave the market without  Kesar Pista Kufi (Saffron Pistachio Ice Cream) heavenly.

Join Bijouxs and explore the foods of Sri Lanka.

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Spice Roasted Pumpkin Two Ways

Spice Roasted Pumpkin Two Ways |Bijouxs Little Jewels

This is 2-for-1 recipe share today. First up are Spice Roasted Pumpkin slices and next comes Spice Mashed Pumpkin with maple and Parmesan, great sides for the holidays. Grab these two new recipes from the Recipe Membership Collection.

SPICE ROASTED PUMPKIN

This first recipe appeared a while back, wow it’s been almost 10 years! This is an another share of this spice roasted pumpkin, it’s that good. The soft, salty- sweet slices are a great side to add to the holiday table.  The recipe is at home with a traditional turkey dinner or as part of my vegan Everything But the Bird menu.

Spice Roasted Pumpkin Two Ways | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Spice Roasted Pumpkin Two Ways | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

MASHED PUMPKIN WITH MAPLE AND PARMESAN CHEESE

If you have roasted a large pumpkin like I did, aQueensland Blue,  chances are you will have some leftovers, which are perfect for the salty-sweet mash, a more traditional take on pumpkin.  By using the already spiced roasted pumpkin slices creates a great base for another pumpkin side dish. No boring sides on my table. The pureed pumpkin is spiked with bacon bits and maple syrup. A dollop of butter, some Parmesan cheese and off into the oven to bake into a buttery spiced goodness.

Spice Roasted Pumpkin Two Ways | Bijouxs Little Jewels

SEASONAL COOKING

Savor the Seasons with The Bijouxs Little Jewels Recipe Club Membership, a great value. Full access to my 550+ recipes, no ads no popups, just beautifully photographed recipes with printable recipe cards. Membership is less than $3 dollars a month for the year’s subscription. I have created the Little Jewel Recipe Collection just for you.  This season shower the people you love with love, show them the way you feel. Please enjoy!

 

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