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…
White Bean and Root Veggie Soup
We picked up my final winter veggie share the other day. In it, we received some beautiful onions, parsnips, and celeriac. For those of you unfamiliar with celeriac, it’s the root of the celery plant, and has the flavor of celery, with the creaminess of a potato. This soup is actually very much like a…
Kitchari-Comforting Indian Stew
Did you hear how EVERYONE should be eating more pulses (that’s another name for legumes)?! It’s the year of the pulse so move them into your diet! They’re great for you and the planet! Kitchari fits the bill for being great for the earth and your body! Kitchari, pronounced kit-char-ee, is the Indian version of…
Caribbean Black Bean Soup
Caribbean Black Bean Soup, one of our all-time favorites in this house. I have modeled it after two of my favorites, and made it my own. As all of my soups are, this soup is oil free, with no need to sauté the veggies as an added step. You can if you wish to, but…
Late Fall Red Lentil Soup
So, this fall has been especially warm-Con MUCHO GUSTO El Nino!!! This has allowed me to harvest much later than normal. I still have Brussels sprouts, leeks, kale, and herbs growing out there! I did however, harvest a big bowl of eggplant a few weeks back. I don’t refrigerate them. This may sound weird, but…
