Mushrooms have a ton of umami, that Japanese word that describes the fifth taste. roughly translated to mean smooth, savory flavor. It is also described as meaty and savory. There are lots of foods that have umami, like meats, mushrooms, … Continue reading
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I created this recipe after one Thanksgiving when I didn’t just want to make a boring turkey vegetable soup. I searched my fridge, which winds up being a major inspiration for a lot of dinners in my house and Miso … Continue reading
I was trying to come up with a recipe to use the duck stock and had thought the lemoniness of the tomatillos in the backyard was growing would be an interesting addition. It turned out though that since all the … Continue reading