Finding Hygge: Guided Mindful Cooking

the feelings of throwing off the heaviness of winter and covid, slowly, intentionally + learn to make an unconventional tofu pasta. more info >> instagram.com/findinghyggepodcast Recipe starts at 6:30Approx. Cook time: 1 hourIngredients:Pasta, any tubular shape will work wellExtra-firm organic tofuOilCarrotsGreen peppersTomatoesGinger rootThai green chilies (sub serrano or jalapeno)Sambar powder (MDH brand if you don't have homemade)Coriander powderSaltSugarNutritional yeastSoy sauceSupplies:Medium potFrying panStrainerSomething to stir withKnife Chopping boardPaper towels or cheeseclothMusic:Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Open Sea Morning by Puddle of Infinity

sincerity and politeness in a love letter to nyc (again) + learn to make your own one-pot vegan chili. more info >> instagram.com/findinghyggepodcast Recipe starts at 6:46Approx. Cook time: 1 hourIngredients:OilFrozen or fresh corn kernelsColored and/or green peppersButternut squash or sweet potatoTomato pasteSaltBlack pepperCumin powderRed chili powderCayenne powderSmoked paprikaCinnamon powderCrushed tomatoes (14.5 oz)Black beans Pinto beansKidney beansSour cream to serve       Optional:HingSweet potatoJalapeñoAdobo chilies in sauceCilantroCoriander powderThymeOreganoCocoa powder Brown sugar Crumbled meat substituteAny other beanSupplies:chopping board and knifelarge potsomething to stir withcan openerpeelerstrainerMusic:Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Open Sea Morning by Puddle of Infinity

just the reflections.what it feels like to live at the boundaries of identities.Music:Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

just the reflections.thoughts on liberty, surrender, and love.Music:Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

just the reflections.finding solace in time of grief.Music:Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

just the reflections. thoughts on silence and presence.Music:Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

just the reflections.thoughts on having enough.Music:Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

on self-love in the hyphen + learn to make guacamole with a few secret ingredients. more info >> instagram.com/findinghyggepodcast Recipe starts at 12:15Approx. Cook time: 15 minutesIngredients:avocadoscherry or grape tomatoeslimeceleryjalapeñoscilantroolive or avocado oilsaltpepperhingblack mustard seedsSupplies:chopping board and knifesmall saucepan bowl for all the ingredientsspoon or fork for light mashingMusic:Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Open Sea Morning by Puddle of Infinity

the liberty of non-transactional love + learn to make baklava. more info >> instagram.com/findinghyggepodcast Recipe starts at 8:26 Approx. Cook Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutesBake Time: 1 hourIngredients:16 oz phyllo dough thawed by package instructions1 1/4 cups unsalted butter 10 oz or 2 1/2 sticks (or ghee) 1 lb walnuts, finely chopped (about 4 cups)1 tsp ground cinnamon1 cup granulated sugar2 Tbsp lemon juice or 1 lemon3/4 cup water1/2 cup honeySupplies:medium saucepan9x13 baking trayspoonmeasuring cups/spoons/scaledamp towelknifechopping boardbowlsfine sievepastry brushMusic:Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Open Sea Morning by Puddle of Infinity

finding solace in the midst of grief + learn to make a heart-opening jammy shortbread sturdy enough to mail to loved ones. with lovely poetry from @keeleyshawart and @morganharpernichols on instagram. more info >> instagram.com/findinghyggepodcastRecipe starts at 7:00Approx. Prep Time: 25 minutesBake time: 1 hourIngredients:1 c salted butter, at room temperature1/3 c. sugar1/2 tsp. vanilla extract2 c. all-purpose flour1/4 tsp. salt1/3 c raspberry jam (or other)1/2 tbs. rosewater (optional)Supplies:measuring cups or a scalemeasuring spoonswhisk and a large bowl     OR stand mixer with a paddle attachmentrubber spatulasmall bowl9x9 baking panforkoffset spatulaMusiczapsplat.comEasy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Open Sea Morning by Puddle of Infinity

meditations on silence + learn to make khandvi, savory protein rolls from Gujarat. more info >> instagram.com/findinghyggepodcastRecipe starts at 8:34Approx. cooking time: 1 hourIngredients1 c unsweetened yogurt (sub vegan yogurt)1 c chickpea flour2 ¼ c water1/8 tsp turmeric powder 2 1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp yellow asafetida powder1 tsp minced green chilies1 tsp minced fresh ginger 2 tsp neutral oil2 tsp brown mustard seeds3 tsp sesame seeds½ c coarsely grated-fresh coconutfresh coriander leavesToolsmeasuring cups + spoonslarge saucepansoft spatulawhisk/immersion blenderknife and chopping boardsmall pan and lidbaking sheets or clean heat-proof counter spaceEasy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Open Sea Morning by Puddle of Infinity

find gratitude in a COVID holiday season + learn to make pumpkin pie. more info >> instagram.com/findinghyggepodcastRecipes adapted from:http://www.kurma.net/blog/archives/archives-2007/pumpkin-piehttps://food52.com/recipes/24928-all-buttah-pie-doughRecipe starts at 4:32estimated time: 5 hours (most of it chilling/baking)Ingredients:medium pumpkin (or 2 cups canned puree)baking spray or butter1 1/4 c AP flour + more for dustingfine sea salt1 stick cold unsalted butter (use country crock vegan sticks if vegan)1/4 c ice water +more as needed1 can sweetened condensed milk (sub coconut condensed milk for vegan)2 tbs cornstarch1 tsp cinnamon powder3/4 tsp salt1 1/2 tsp ground allspice1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg Tools:whiskscissorsa rolling pina 9 in pie platefood processor spoon and forkPie weights (or dried rice or beans)parchment paperbaking sheetknife chopping board2 medium bowlsscale or measuring cups and spoonsplastic wrapEasy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Open Sea Morning by Puddle of Infinity

What to expect. Let's go on an adventure >> instagram.com/findinghyggepodcastEasy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-ea…n-30-second-License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/