Savoring the Season
Make Ahead Lentil Salad
Let’s keep it simple, shall we? Creating weeknight wonders is no easy feat. I have often stared into my pantry or refrigerator on my way to work waiting for the meal fairy to present me with ideas. The farmer’s market was bustling this weekend with the arrival of late spring-early summer vegetables (Remember I live
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Mushroom Barley Soup
Hello Fall! Hello soup and stew weather! It’s possible to enjoy a hearty soup with all the richness, soulfulness, and goodness without meat. This soup is a classic and beautiful in its simplicity. Perfect for the cooler days ahead. Mushroom Barley Soup Serves 4
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Tuscan Style Ribolita with Sausage and Kale
Ribolita translated from Italian means “reboiled”. Translate “reboiled” in english equates to “leftovers”. This is a hearty peasant stew with a thousand Italian family variations. There are a few core ingredients; tomatoes, kale (dark green variety known as lacinato), cannellini beans, and stale bread. I did not include the bread in this particular recipe but,
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Mediterranean Style Three-Bean Salad
Beans are under appreciated in the American diet. A budget friendly staple packed with fiber and plant based protein, not to mention a list of vitamins and minerals (Vitamin B6, Potassium, folate, magnesium etc…). It’s recommended we consume 25 mg of fiber each day. A half-cup of cooked beans delivers a whopping 10 mg! So,
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Savoring the Season: Moroccan Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Chickpea Croutons
This morning I woke-up to a chill in the air. The bone chill jumped started my winter weekend with an outrageously comforting healthy winter soup. With heaps of seasonal vegetables, and rich sources of antioxidant spices like turmeric, cumin, ginger and cinnamon, provided incredible flavor and reduced the need to add additional fat or salt.
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Scenes from My Pantry: Coconut Chicken Corn Chowder
Soup is on! One of my favorite ingredients in soup is coconut milk. Coconut milk provides a smooth and creamy base without the heaviness of cream. This recipe not only delivers coconut milk as a layer of flavor but the base of the broth is simmered with fresh corn cobs to release the milky sweet