African Peanut Stew with Quinoa – The Recipe ReDux

African Peanut Stew with Quinoa | Teaspoonofspice.com

Ironically, our recent move from the city to the country has made me surprisingly aware of how food trends predicted for 2013 are already impacting on our lives! (Ironic because, of course, most Americans aren’t moving to the country – but more on that in a minute.) This month’s Recipe ReDux theme was to take [...]

Berrylove: Easter Ricotta Rice Pie with Raspberry Glaze

Easter Ricotta Rice Pie | Teaspoonofspice.com

Growing up, my memories from an Italian-American Easter included butter shaped like a lamb, sweet bread studded with dried fruits (baked in a coffee can) and homemade ricotta pie. While my Nana’s version was the straightforward cheesecake type pie, I’ve always wanted to make a traditional rice pie. Called pastiera, it’s usually filled with arborio [...]

The Recipe ReDux: Honey Drizzled Chicken Skewers with Green Rice

Honey Drizzled Chicken Skewers with Green Rice | Teaspoonofspice.com

This month’s Recipe ReDux theme is “Stick With Maple Honey Sweetness” – we could use one or both of these natural sweeteners in a recipe. Now I adore maple syrup but I knew it had to be honey. I really should pay daily homage to the humble bee as I eat honey just about everyday. Most [...]