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Dec 103 min read

Warm. Creamy. Delicious Chestnut and Pear Velouté Soup.

Chestnut and pear soup is a delightful blend of earthy chestnuts and sweet pears, creating a comforting dish perfect for cooler days.

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Nov 54 min read

Roasting garlic is a simple process that yields soft, spreadable goodness.

Mild, nutty, almost sweet roasted garlic can be the MVP of a dish, adding a satisfying complexity.

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Oct 296 min read

Lentils: The Humble Super Food for Health, Budget, and the Planet

Whether you’re whipping up a classic French dish or an Indian dal, lentils offer endless possibilities for nourishing, eco-friendly, and del

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Oct 84 min read

Succotash: Simple. Delicious. Nutritious.

Succotash is one of those dishes that feels like comfort on a plate—simple, satisfying, and packed with vibrant colors and nutrients....

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Aug 234 min read

How to make the most from root vegetables

Including more root vegetables in your diet can contribute to overall well-being, particularly as they support heart health, digestion, and

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Aug 195 min read

Refreshing Farmers Market Gazpacho: Four Delicious Variations That Will Be Ready In Minutes

A classic of the warm Mediterranean countries, Gazpacho is a cool, refreshing dish perfect for hot summer days or when you crave an intense

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Aug 184 min read

Sorrel: A Flavorful Herb with a Tangy Twist

Sorrel's tartness makes it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. It can be used both raw and cooked, depending on the dish.

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Sep 10, 20235 min read

Tomato-based soup with minimal effort using off-the-shelf marinara sauce and frozen veg

Jump to Recipe We all get jammed up for time. There was a day recently when the weather turned rainy and cool-ish. I wanted soup in a...

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Aug 26, 20239 min read

Seaweed: Delicious. Healthy. Sustainable.

Having spent some time over the years in Japan, I'm fairly familiar with seaweed in dishes beyond the Nori used to wrap Sushi rolls and...

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Sep 17, 20214 min read

West African Collard, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew: Authentically satisfying.

You may have already noticed that I love Collard Greens. Big time. I could give up every other kind of green leafy vegetable except for...

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Jul 26, 20214 min read

Creamy Vegan Carrot Cauliflower Soup - from Instant Pot to the blender. Bam!

Another totally simple soup that will garner rave reviews - earthy, subtly sweet and satisfying. This soup comes together - out of the...

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Jul 19, 20214 min read

Fresh, fast and fabulous: Vegan Pea Soup Parisian

If this soup was any easier, it would be in a can on the shelf - except it wouldn't be as healthy or fresh tasting. And, it's as close as...

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Jul 10, 20214 min read

Japanese-inspired Golden tomato Gazpacho: Fast. Vegan. Refreshing.

It's 104 degrees here in Reno, Nevada today, and I'm not about to turn on a microwave, much less the stove. I'm not sure that I could...

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Jun 26, 20213 min read

Keep your cool with this creamy, chilled cucumber soup!

The temperatures here in Reno, Nevada are predicted to be over 100 degrees for this next week, and the thought of a hot kitchen isn't...

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Mar 11, 20214 min read

Japanese-style Koji Broth is quick, easy and so delicious!

This broth is killer. It's so perfectly balanced, rich and flavorful, without being 'over the top'. It shouldn't be this easy, but it is....

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Mar 7, 20214 min read

Potage de Crécy - Creamy vegan Instant Pot carrot soup. Elevated.

This became one of my favorite soups after I had it years ago in a little, unexceptional Paris bistro. The waiter delicately mounded an...

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Mar 2, 20214 min read

Asian Dumplings: Fill your freezer full of 'Quick and Delicious'

I've been a fan of Asian dumplings in all their many forms for as long as I can remember. My father was a veteran of the Yangtze River...

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Feb 25, 20213 min read

Lose your fear of tempeh with Tempeh Gumbo!

Believe it or not, but before a couple years ago, I didn't have a clear idea of what tempeh was. Sorta kinda like tofu? Maybe? Having...

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Feb 7, 20214 min read

Creamy, Vegan Fire-Roasted Hatch Green Chili and Corn Soup

If you're a chili aficionado, you've no doubt heard of the world-famous Hatch chilies from New Mexico. These amazing, meaty pods have a...

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Jan 10, 20212 min read

Richly satisfying vegan Cream of Broccoli soup

This soup is so beautifully simple, and can make use of leftover potatoes. With several stalks of fresh broccoli in the produce bin, and...

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