Food Recipes – Page 3 – Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy

Vegan Kuku with Nettles, Mushrooms and Smokey Red Pepper Sauce

A kuku is a Persian frittata that is loaded with leafy greens like spinach, cilantro, and parsley. Some recipes go for a pie or quiche like shape, baked in a cast iron pan. Others are more crepe like ,done on a sheet pan, and the result is then rolled and cut like sushi. Since IContinue reading “Vegan Kuku with Nettles, Mushrooms and Smokey Red Pepper Sauce”

Rhubarb and Lemon Balm Kompot

What is kompot/compote? It is a non alcoholic drink made with a combination of fresh fruits ( stone fruits and berries), sweetener (sugar or honey) and spice (cinnamon, clove, vanilla, etc.) It is not fermented like kvass or an oxymel. It can be served hot, room temperature or chilled. It is popular in Eastern Europe,Continue reading “Rhubarb and Lemon Balm Kompot”

Dream Dust (CALIFORNIA POPPY)

I have tried many remedies for sleep support in my kids (who are now teens). Glycerites, syrups, teas, tinctures, and flower remedies. This idea has been the most successful. The key is calling it “chai”. During the summer I chill it and throw in some boba. It also helps that is does not look likeContinue reading “Dream Dust (CALIFORNIA POPPY)”

Salmoriglio (Oregano)

What is salmoriglio? Is is a condiment from Italy that is used as a marinade or sauce. Thinned it can be used in a dressing, thickened it can be used more like pesto. The base is olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic and fresh herbs. It can be used to tenderize meats/seafood/protein before grilling, toContinue reading “Salmoriglio (Oregano)”

Hops Culinary Oil

Last summer I harvested a bumper crop of hops. I was never a fan of this herb until I grew my own. My dried hops is nothing like what I have purchased in a store or on-line. Because I timed the harvest just right and dried the cones properly, I ended up with a productContinue reading “Hops Culinary Oil”