Culinary Adventures with Camilla

This is a sponsored post written on behalf of  Simply Sesame . All opinions are my own. I joined in the fun for the Simply Sesame Blogger Challenge and received three flavors of Simply Sesame to try: Vanilla with Almond Bits, Pistachio Morsels with a hint of Cardamom, and Pure Roasted Sesame. First, I decided to try using it as I would tahini and made Charred Cauliflower for Thanksgiving. Then, I whirled it into hummus; and we slathered it on toast. But, for the challenge, I wanted to try my hand at a Simply Sesame sweet and settled on creating a Sesame Panna Cotta. I made this recipe three times with each version of Simply Sesame I received. And, hands down, the family loved the batch made with Pure Roasted Sesame. Ingredients makes eight 2-ounce servings 1 envelope gelatin 1/4 C cold water 1-3/4 C organic heavy cream 1/4 C organic whole milk 1/2 C organic granulated sugar 1 t pure vanilla extract 3 T Simply Sesame paste black sesame seeds for g...

I created this recipe as an entry for the 2015 Healthy Solutions Spice Blends Blogger Recipe Challenge.* With my recipe, I wanted to honor local farmers by including artichokes - I am only about 5 miles from the self-proclaimed 'Artichoke Capital of the World - and local fisherman since it's still crab season. So, this was a natural combination for my recipe submission for the 2015 Healthy Solutions Spice Blends Recipe Challenge: crab-stuffed artichokes. And, with the Healthy Solutions Spice Blends Cajun Seafood Blend, I created a Cajun-garlic aioli whose spicy tanginess perfectly complements the sweet meatiness of the artichokes. Crab-Stuffed Artichokes with a Cajun-Garlic Aioli  by Culinary Adventures with Camilla Ingredients serves 4 4 large artichokes salt water fresh parsley, for garnish Stuffing 1 ¼ C extra-virgin olive oil 1 t Healthy Solutions Spice Blends Cajun Seafood Blend 1 C panko bread crumbs 1 C freshly grated Parmesa...