This recipe is perfect for getting in the fall mood! The grocery store is filled with squash this time of year and finding clever ways to use them is so much fun! Here, we got creative and turned them into bowls for our soup. The...
These days, I'm eating and drinking a lot of turmeric and ginger-spiced food and drinks. The health benefits are undeniable so it's no surprise I am posting quite a few recipes recently with these incredible ingredients. This gingery turmeric meatball soup is super for both sunny...
This chowder is a must for all you pescatarians out there who are looking for new ways to enjoy fish in your diets. This warming chowder is chunky and full of flavor. It takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and if you have leftovers,...
I always tell people, healthy doesn't have to mean flavorless or boring. This is my coconut turmeric ginger chicken glow bowl with tatsoi greens from the garden, zucchini spheres, shiitake mushrooms, and ramen noodles.It's so yummy and perfect for a cozy January day. I've been...
This is one amazing bowl of soup. It's hearty with chunks of vegetables and loaded with Freekeh, a middle eastern grain that is smoky and savory on its own. This soup is perfect for meal prepping because you can prepare a large pot and have plenty...
Nothing, and I mean nothing is more satisfying and soothing than a bowl of white asparagus soup. Especially when they come into season in the springtime. I have such fond memories of enjoying this amazing soup on my last trip to Germany a couple of...
So I was having guests over for dinner last night and want to keep it simple. A good hearty bowl of soup, a salad, and a blackberry crumble. Nothing too crazy, right? After searching through my pantry and refrigerator, I discovered I had all the ingredients for a...
On Orcas Island where I spend time during the summer and fall months, we have an Asian pear tree. The pears are ripe late August to mid-September and I love finding delicious ways to eat them. Carrot and ginger soup is one of my favorites...
I've been on Orcas Island, WA for a week now and it just happens to be crab season. This means we can go out on the boat, drop crab pots in the sound and harvest Dungeness crabs. Experienced crabbers drop their pots in the morning and...
This rendition of gazpacho is truly a gazpacho-like no other! I taught this recipe in the March cooking class and it was a hit. It is so fresh and flavorful with hints of cucumber and jalapeño. With spring upon us and summer ahead, this can...
I'm loving this delicious, healthy and little spicy spin on your typical minestrone soup. First, I skip the regular canned tomatoes and use organic fire roasted tomatoes to give this dish an extra kick. Instead of pasta, chickpeas do the trick here to add a...
Get your watercress on! Watercress is a serious antioxidant. It lowers your risk for chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and may help prevent certain types of cancer. It boosts your immune system so remember that when you are feeling a cold coming on. Watercress...
This flavorful soup is vegan, gluten-free and easy to prepare. Its a light yet satisfying soup with the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric and ginger. It makes an excellent low-calorie take-to work soup that is loaded with protein and rich spices. Red lentils take less time...