Pepperoncini comes from the name peperoncino, which is the generic Italian name for hot chili peppers. Pepperoncini are more petite and hotter and come in a variety of colors. Banana peppers can be an excellent substitute for pepperoncini peppers, but they are unique in their own right. Both are fantastic when preserved via fermentation, but I prefer fermented pepperoncini peppers. In this blog, you’ll learn how to make the best fermented pepperoncini peppers that are fantastic in salads, sandwiches, and pizza.
Kaitlynn Fenley
Kaitlynn Fenley
Kaitlynn is a microbiologist who specializes in fermentation microbiology, food science, and science communication
These Greek meatballs only take 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook and pair perfectly with freshly cooked rice, tzatziki sauce dressing, and vegetables. We made these easy greek meatballs with bison, which is nutritious lean meat perfect for a gut-healthy dinner recipe.
There are many benefits of eating sauerkraut daily because probiotic foods contain probiotics, prebiotics, bioavailable vitamins, and bioavailable minerals. Enjoy my unique sauerkraut recipe that incorporates coconut water, kale, beet greens, seaweed, cabbage, and sea salt. Beneficial bacteria in sauerkraut transform these ingredients into bioavailable vitamins and minerals for optimal gut health. This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and the fermentation process takes four weeks at room temperature.
This sourdough king cake is easier to make than you think! It’s the perfect New Orleans style cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. Making king cake with a sourdough starter results in the best moist and flavorful sweet treat for carnival season.
I love beans… probably more than the average person, and I do enjoy eating vegan food. However, for full holistic nourishment, it’s important to enjoy many kinds of real wholesome foods. Everyone, including me, usually shouts, “plant-based for gut health!” But what does plant-based mean? And how should we eat to maintain a healthy microbiome?
I LOVE brussels sprouts! When they come into season in the grocery store, I get so excited. One of my favorite recipes to make with Brussels Sprouts is this Easy Chicken Caesar Salad with Brussels Sprouts. It’s loaded with nourishing protein, healthy fats and plant fiber for a balanced and nutritious gut-healthy meal.
With just four main ingredients, you can make sourdough focaccia bread from scratch in only 6 hours! Add more ingredients as toppings to change up the flavor and customize your sourdough focaccia bread. This blog goes over some great flavors and topping ideas to make fun and unique sourdough focaccia with one simple recipe.
Vegan German Sauerkraut Soup with Chickpeas and Mushrooms (Sauerkrautsuppe)
This winter I wanted to create a soup with a unique, bold flavor, different from any soup I’ve ever tried. So I develop this new recipe, inspired by elements of Ukrainian and German sauerkraut soup recipes. I also used beans and mushrooms in my recipe, for a unique plant-based twist. Enjoy topped with cashew cream and fresh green onions.
Moroccan salt-preserved lemons are so easy to make! This is the best way to preserve lemons, and the whole lemon is used. You just need two ingredients, lemons and sea salt. This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prep, and four weeks of fermentation time.
Are you looking for an easy fermented drink to make at home? Then milk kefir is for you! You just need milk kefir grains, organic whole milk, a glass jar, a cloth covering, and a mesh strainer. You never have to replace the starter culture for milk kefir. Once you acquire milk kefir grains, they last forever as long as you feed them fresh milk. Homemade milk kefir is an affordable source of probiotics, vitamins, and nutrients.