Archive for January 2020
Lentil and Vegetable Salad
Lentils are my new favorite protein source – a great component of a plant-based diet. They are very filling, with lots of folate and iron, and naturally gluten-free. Lentils are…
Read MorePeaches and Green
I must start by saying that I am NOT a fan of green shakes! I had a few bitter awful ones years ago and have avoided them ever since. HOWEVER,…
Read MoreZucchini Spaghetti with Eggplant, Tomatoes and Basil
Adapted from epicurious: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/zucchini-noodles-with-eggplant-and-tomatoes This summery play on ratatouille includes a bright mix of zucchini and summer squash turned into “noodles” along with quick pan-seared cherry tomatoes and eggplant. The…
Read MoreLentil Stew Over Couscous
As we move toward colder weather, there’s nothing like a prepare-ahead hot meal to warm the soul. This season, I plan to increase my use of the slow cooker in…
Read MoreYellow Split Pea Dal with Mango
As the weather turns cold, thoughts turn to hearty dishes and slow cookers. This recipe was in a cookbook that came as a free option with a Kindle years ago.…
Read MoreLeftover Thanksgiving Vegetable Stir Fry
In an effort to limit food waste, I sometimes make a random stir fry from all the odds and ends in the refrigerator. After Thanksgiving last year I had red…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Vegetable Soup with Pearled Barley
I’m trying random combinations of ingredients to come up with the simplest way to make a hearty vegetable soup for the cold winter days ahead. Here’s an initial try that…
Read MoreWarm Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
By Stephanie Sedgwick, adapted by Julia Korenman If you have vegetarians at your Thanksgiving feast, consider a tasty lentil dish as a protein alternative to turkey. Ingredients: 1 large or…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Ratatouille
Adapted from a food.com recipe I received my first produce box from Hungry Harvest and there was one big beautiful eggplant. Roasting eggplants has not been my favorite cooking activity – too…
Read MoreCucumber Soup with Watercress
Adapted from myherbsmag.com I had a few extra cucumbers from my Hungry Harvest take this week. I saw this recipe and thought it was a simple, low calorie way to…
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