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Braised Lentils and Vegetables

This post and recipe are sponsored by Pacific Foods. Thank you for supporting our sponsors so we can bring you great recipes. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. It’s no secret that I am a lover of lentils in all forms. You’ll find many lentil recipes on Cafe Johnsonia. I’m going to add another one – Braised Lentils and Vegetables. I was asked to develop a recipe using new Simply Stock from Pacific Foods. […]

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Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce

Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce

This recipe for Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce utilizes a grill– you can even cook the pasta on the grill if you’ve got the right kind of pot! The Right Gluten-Free Pasta for Grilled Chicken Pasta I love pasta. I could eat it every single day. But it’s often hard to find a good gluten-free substitute, especially one that my whole family with enjoy with me. I like using gluten-free pasta that […]

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Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean and Lentil Chili

Pumpkin Red Lentil Chili with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes

This Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean and Lentil Chili is both filling and nourishing. Cook up a big pot to enjoy by the bowl full on a cold day or use in other favorite ways  – over a baked potato, with nachos, as a base for tamale pie, or for game day eats. Ah, chili. Its popularity is not going away. I think I’ve made dozens of varieties of chili over the past 20 years. And […]

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Superfood Weeknight Meals: Thai Coconut Salmon Salad

Thai Coconut Salmon Salad from Superfood Weeknight Meals

This year I finally got to meet my dear friend, Kelly Pfeiffer, in person. She’s the brilliant and talented cook and photographer behind the Nosh and Nourish blog. She’s also the author of two books. Her second book, Superfood Weeknight Meals, just came out a few days ago. And it’s just as fantastic as her first book. Superfood Weeknight Meals is basically the book I’ve been waiting for – all of my favorite foods turned into […]

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Fall Frisee Salad

Fall Frisee Salad

October is my favorite month. I know I’m not alone in that sentiment – what’s not to love? Gorgeous fall colors, beautiful weather, and a bountiful harvest. It doesn’t get any better! I spent last week in The Bay Area (more on that later!) and really enjoyed experiencing a week of California-style October weather and sun. It was marvelous! Today I’m sharing a vibrant, fresh Fall Frisee Salad made with colorful, healthy ingredients that can […]

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How To Add Meatless Meals Into Your Week

Our family is not 100% vegetarian, but we have made a concerted effort to go meatless as often as we can. The truth is, we could all eat more veggies and going meatless once in awhile is definitely not a bad thing. I believe everyone should do what is right for them, and I don’t try to push my way of eating on anyone else. That being said, if you are looking for ways to eat more […]

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Slow Cooker Red Lentil Dal Recipe

It’s no secret among people who know me that my very favorite cuisine in the world is Indian, with Thai being a close second, and Mexican coming in third. I will always and forever love Indian food. I could pretty much eat it every day (I almost do in some form or another) and never tire of it. My dream is to one day travel to India and stay for a few weeks or months […]

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Coconut Lentil Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger

I want to marry this Coconut Lentil Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger.  Sigh. It’s so incredible. I remember the first time I had Tom Kha Gai, or Thai Coconut Chicken Soup.  I could not get enough of it.  The combination of flavors was utter perfection.  I was making it at home several times a week for a long time because a) DELICIOUS, b) easy to make and c) DELICIOUS.  And that’s how I feel about […]

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Vegan Red Lentil Soup with Lemon and Cumin

This soup….this soup is my favorite lentil soup.  I almost can’t come up with the words to describe how much I love this soup.  I’ve made it several times in the past few weeks because it is simply that good. And it’s simple to make.  Basically, it’s one of those toss everything into the pot and let it cook for awhile and ladle it into bowls.  I’m not too shy to tell you I ate […]

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Peach Balsamic Vanilla Vinaigrette

Salad is my favorite food, I think.  I eat salad almost every single day.  I even wrote a salad guide on Make and Takes a few years ago.  I like to think I’m somewhat of an expert, you see. Salads are one of the best ways to fit in all your leafy greens, and as I quickly learned when I overcame my salad-phobia, a very delicious way.  I tend to like sweet salads with a […]

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