Johnna Gale
Chef Johnnie Xel, aka The Kitchen Shaman, spent more than 20 years working in professional kitchens. They bring a life-long passion for food, the joys of cooking, and a devotion to plant-based recipes to their new career as a food writer, cookbook author, and culinary instructor.
I'm not sure...they can grow in the desert with proper watering. They are a temperate climate plant. Here's a great…
On Curry Leaves Found In Phoenix
Thank you for sharing Terra.
On Stevia and the Sugar Debate
Thank you Nancy! I'm always disappointed when I eat canned beans. Been experimenting with home canning lately and will be…
On Cooking Dried Beans
Hi Georgina, I haven't got into pressure cooking yet. I use the slower cooker mostly. Thanks for the tip on…
On How to Cook Black Beans
I also fixed the recipe...thanks for the heads up. This has been a long slow process getting all these recipes…
On Variations on Rice Recipes: Lemongrass infused Rice
Thanks Tina. I love lemongrass Rice. Such a subtle and clean flavor.
On Variations on Rice Recipes: Lemongrass infused Rice
I used Tamarind Chutney, but Chipotle Ketchup would be nice. There is garlic mojo and mojo mayo, also garlic cilantro…
On Fried Yuca Root
Goat cheese would be exceptional in this recipe! I've seen it done that way before.
On Creamy Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Chilies
Pumpkin is my favorite squash. You can do so many things with it. I used to make pumpkin soup, but…
On December Food Holidays: Joys of the Season
Please do try the recipes and let me know how they turn out. I have one other recipe tester, and…
On Creamy Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Chilies

