Letty's Kitchen

Vegetarian Pan Bagnat with Pesto

A crusty baguette, the insides jam-packed with garlicky green pesto, savory baked tofu, crisp cucumbers, roasted red pepper, juicy tomatoes and more, a portable feast that’s easy and fun to make–may I present this vegetarian pan bagnat!

Pan bagnat slices with wine bottle in background

You ask, “What is pan bagnat?”

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Shiitake Sesame Salad Dressing (Copycat recipe)

Inspired by a popular bottled dressing, this shiitake sesame salad dressing is loaded with umami flavor! You will love the fusion of toasted sesame oil, pungent shiitake mushrooms and tamari soy sauce. Mixed into a simple vinaigrette, they’ll give your salads a zesty Asian flavor zing!

shiitake sesame dressing in glass pitcher with fingers holding spoonful of dressing above the pitcher

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What’s Happening in Letty’s Kitchen!

Hey, hello, hola!

I hope you’re having an amazing spring! Here, we’ve had frigid nights, interspersed with record-breaking warm days, followed by full on snowstorms–it’s definitely spring in the mountains! Like they say, if you don’t like the weather, just wait a day.

2 tacos in metal holder garnished with avocado slices

Let’s talk about stuff. Stuff in closets, in the office, the kitchen, the garage. After living in a trailer for 5 months, we realize how much stuff we truly don’t need. So, back home now, we’re in the process of parting ways with some of our stuff. Spring cleaning!

Easy Garbanzo Bean Soup

Made without a lick of cream, this garbanzo bean soup is a delightful “bisque” of a soup. It uses just 5 ingredients, one of them unexpected–a bit of chopped fresh mint. The mint adds a unique subtle flavor to this super-easy chickpea soup!

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Gluten Free Cowboy Cookies

What puts the cowboy in cowboy cookies? What makes these soft and chunky gluten-free cowboy cookies different than chocolate chip cookies? They saddle up with good-for-you protein–almond flour, almond butter, egg, pecans and oats!