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 […]
It’s officially Soup Season again, folks! And I am cheering! The other day I was thinking about how excited I am to get through the month of September because I LOVE OCTOBER. But then I thought, “Well, September isn’t so bad either.” The truth is, I just love autumn. The past few days it’s been extra chilly after weeks and weeks of intense dry heat. It rained for the first time in forever and I […]
April is here at least! The trees in our yard are full of fluffy blossoms. The days are getting longer. And I’ve been spending a little time each afternoon basking in it all as I ride my bike. Spring is wonderful! It’s also time for this month’s #EatSeasonal roundup. This month I’m sharing a recipe for Chicken Rice Stew with Mushrooms and Leeks that was inspired by new favorite show, A Chef’s Life, on PBS. I […]
Nothing is easier to make than this Slow Cooker Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipe – it’s great for chilly nights, potlucks and parties, or anytime. Folks, you don’t need me to tell you that Pumpkin Season has arrived. Let’s kick it off with this super easy Slow Cooker Creamy Pumpkin Soup recipe, shall we? Do you want to take a guess at how many (big) cans of pumpkin puree I’ve already gone through in the past […]
The next week is going to be stressful. We are moving from Salt Lake City to Boise. I’m equal parts thrilled and terrified to make the move. Boise isn’t that much different than Salt Lake, but it still feels like a chance to have a fresh start. I haven’t written very much about it, but our family has been through the wringer the last 4+ years dealing with long-term unemployment and all of the emotions […]
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Oh, butternut squash soup. I could wax poetic about how much I love it and how happy I am each year to make batch after batch. This year I decided to try something a little different by combing the butternut with fennel and roasting it in the oven. It’s pretty amazing what a little roasting can do for already delicious veggies. And thus Roasted Fennel and Butternut Squash Soup was born. The irresistible scent of […]
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 […]
On Tuesday morning I was feeling particularly stressed out about all of the things I needed to accomplish this week. It’s been such a long week. I’m still behind on some freelance projects I’ve got going on. In the midst of all of this work stuff, I managed to completely forgot it was my son’s special week at school. This was the special week where his class would celebrate his birthday because it’s in the […]
For a very long time, I have been wanting a good Irish cookbook. Not just to use for St. Patrick’s Day, though it is that time of year again. I haven’t made a lot of Irish food because I haven’t known that much about it. My internet searches usually turn up recipes for Corned Beef and Cabbage, which is really more of an American thing than and Irish one. I want good Irish fare like […]