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 almost did that today...this soup would be great with chickpeas. Thanks so much. The spouse can't get enough of…
On End of the Week Soup: Cabbage and Potatoes
I just fixed the recipe. It's 1 cup cooked lentils. Thanks for asking!
On Lentils Make the Veggie World Go Round
It's been an adventure that's for sure. The plan is to actually travel to South India to learn how to…
On Cuisine of India: I need a road map
The peppers and onions are amazing. I do put them on everything, veggie burgers, grilled things, tofu. Yum, yum. I…
On Sometimes, All You Need is Comfort Food
Oh, that's my favorite way to eat them. But what's a chef to do with a brand new mandolin and…
On Sweet Potato or Yam: Which One Do You Eat?
They are crunchy, sweet, and delicious. Couldn't help myself. Thanks for the comment yui.
On Late Night Snack Attack: Crunchy Sweet Potato Chips
Thank You Hannah! Any opinion or advice is welcome.
On Spices Make the Pantry Go Round
Sweet Potato fries are a weakness of mine! Grew up with the traditional Candied Yams for the Holidays, no desire…
On Sweet Potato or Yam: Which One Do You Eat?
Thanks so much...just making some food and helping people understand where it comes from. Your diligence inspires me when I…
On Sweet Potato and Fennel Salad
Pretty much did, brought them home and chopped stuff. And let them bleed me a bit. That is the ritual.…
On New Year, New Knives

