Are you swimming in produce? I am! Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, OH MY! These babies were just harvested and at their peek of late summertime perfection-and made the most amazing gazpacho! I was teaching a cooking class in a small kitchen, and knew no one was going to want to be crowded and hot over a…
Rainbow Kale Salad
Spring is in the air!! The warmth and vitality of this season makes me smile ear to ear! I love it when we come out of hibernation. What better way to celebrate than with nature’s fresh veggies!! Kale is one of the healthiest foods you can consume, as well as being one of the easiest…
Moroccan Carrot Soup
Moroccan foods stem from many cultural influences; Arabs, Jews, and Christian cultures have all impacted the foods of Morocco. The area is rich in spices and ingredients and led me to create an entire party around it (soon I’ll post all of the recipes I made for this party). If you aren’t familiar with harissa paste, it’s…
Peppers Stuffed with Italian Lentils and Rice
I created a stew made of lentils, brown rice, carrots, garlic, and onions. It’s been so cold here, and we wanted something comforting but different. I traditionally make lentils with Middle Eastern or Indian spices. I decided to switch it up. In comes Italian Lentils. I had never made stuffed peppers as a main meal….
Garden Fresh Ratatouille
It’s nearing the end of our garden and we brought in a killer harvest of eggplant and tomatoes. While I plan on roasting some to freeze, I did make a great batch of this ratatouille, as well this great tomato eggplant and cauliflower stew. Eggplant has a meaty texture to it and takes on other flavors…
