When the weather turns cool, this hearty, vegan Instant Pot Garden Vegetable Soup is one of my favorite ways to warm up my insides. This flexible “clean out the refrigerator” vegan soup recipe can be adapted in countless ways to include whatever fresh vegetables and herbs you happen to have on hand. Tip: Tougher herbs, such [...]
Black beans are my favorite, go-to comfort food. I love the fact that they are so versatile. From rice and beans to black bean soup to black bean burgers, these beans are so versatile. Pair them with sweet potatoes, corn, spices and herbs and this Spicy Vegan Black Bean Sweet Potato Soup is next-level delicious! Savor the [...]
When I reflect on the joys of fall and the wealth of fall produce that is available, apples and butternut squash are two of my favorite joys. When I go the our local farmers' market each fall, apples, pumpkins and winter squashes are everywhere. Fortunately, I have found so many healthy, delicious ways to prepare apples [...]
Craving a light meal on a hot summer day? This easy-to-make, cool Cucumber Avocado Soup with Fresh Dill is the perfect way to chill. It comes together in just a few minutes without ever needing to turn on your oven or cooktop. This refreshing vegan soup is also a great way to use up those delicious [...]
Did you know that the immune system’s army is in the stomach? And to keep the army healthy, you need to feed it good nourishment. Our immune system does an incredible job at protecting us from all those pesky germs that want to invade our body. But sometimes, germs pass by it and we get sick. [...]
Lately, I've had a minor obsession with cauliflower and sweet potatoes. Everywhere I look, I see wonderful dishes made with these healthy, hardy staples. Sweet potatoes are chock full of nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, antioxidants, complex carbohydrates and they are low in calories. Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family of [...]
Winter is the cold and flu season, but springtime can bring sickness, too. Catching a cold just as warm weather begins is one of the worst ways to start the year, but as long as you have a handful of these natural remedies, you should start feeling better faster. Homemade Inhaler If you have asthma [...]
Hooray! It's squash and pumpkin time! Everywhere I look--in my local fresh produce stands and farmer's markets--colorful stacks of these seasonal favorites abound. I love to make the most of this largesse by experimenting with lots of tasty ways to enjoy them. This week, I lucked out and picked up a nice, ripe Butternut Squash. Butternut Squash has a yellow [...]
For as long as I can remember, lentils have been my go to source for a healthy, hearty, clean and satisfying plant-based protein meal. This delicious legume is a versatile base for all types of flavorful soups, stews, chillies, patties and burgers. Lentils are rich in dietary fiber, folate, vitamin B1, and minerals. With about 30% of their [...]
Baby it's cold outside in my neck of the woods! How's the weather in your town? When it's chilly outside and there's snow on the ground, one of the first things I want to do when I come home is get warm! And what better way to warm our insides than with a hot, spicy bowl of vegan chili. This [...]
When the weather gets a little nippy in my neck of the woods, my go-to comfort food is a hot, hearty, chunky bean and vegetable soup. This week I found some fresh, lovely, organic shiitake mushrooms and organic baby kale and spinach at the farmer's market so they were just the ingredients to kick my simple [...]
After a long walk spent meandering through the eclectic streets of the Lower East Side in Manhattan, I often like to reward myself with a hearty, healthy, vegetarian hot pot. At many of the Asian-inspired noodle shops in the area, it is not unusual to find long lines of hungry locals waiting patiently for the huge, steaming bowls of noodle [...]
There's nothing like a hot, hearty bowl of soup to soothe my wintry soul. I must confess: I'm kind of passionate about soup. Especially during cold weather months. For me, there is nothing quite like a hot, steaming bowl of chunky goodness to satisfy my soul, as well as my taste buds. Eating soup [...]
Here's my favorite recipe for a hearty, healthy, warming savory lentil soup. It's great for cool winter days, but I love lentil soup any time of year. This hearty, satisfying soup is great to carry in a thermos for lunch, accompanied by a mixed green salad and flaxseed crackers. But the best thing about this soup [...]
