Curry Coconut Soup with Tofu and Sweet Potatoes

There are several layers of flavors in this meatless stew making it a winner in vegetarian circles. The mild taste of tofu works well in this dish because of all of the flavor-forward ingredients.  The prep will require you to chop several vegetables but overall, this is a fairly quick, one pot dish that’s ready…

Smoked Trout with Red Pepper Jam, Lemon and Fresh Dill

I discovered tinned smoked trout at Trader Joes and I will never go back to canned tuna fish. These meaty fillets are packed in a tin so they can be kept in your pantry for quick, easy, weeknight meals. For those of you not sure about the strong flavor of tinned fish like sardines and…

Harissa Scrambled Tofu with Cucumber Salad

I was thrilled to discover Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook, Ottolenghi Simple. The recipes in this book are designed to keep the ingredient lists short and cooking techniques simple. This recipe is a vegetarian twist on scrambled eggs. As he mentions in the recipe, double or triple the harissa onions because they keep in the fridge for…

Pizza Beans

Stock your pantry with canned beans! Garbanzo, kidney, black, cannelini, white beans and more! They are so versatile. Add them to salads, soups, on top of toast, whipped into dips, tossed with pasta. In fact, we should be aiming to eat 3 cups of beans (legumes) each week! I understand that beans might not seem…

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Crispy Parmesan

I know! I know! Cabbage, really? Well, my prediction is that cabbage will be the new kale and lookout Brussels sprouts because this sweet and creamy roasted veggie is taking its well-deserved seat at the cruciferous table. Like kale and sprouts, it’s in the nutrient powerhouse family of cancer-fighting cruciferous veggies and we should all…

Winter Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash

Salads are not always my go-to once cold weather sets in but I’ve found that if I change up my summer salad veggies for more seasonal ingredients, I enjoy them so much more. This salad recipe was sent to me by my cousin Deborah, and I loved her easy to assemble wintery ingredients. She used…

Vegan Tacos with Soy Curls

Soy curls? I was skeptical at first but this 100% non-GMO soy bean product from Butler foods is amazing! They have the texture of chicken or beef and can be seasoned to match the flavors of your favorite meat-forward dishes. This recipe was adapted from one at Bon Appetit which highlights the seasonings for tacos…

Bean and Barley Chili

Not a traditional chili and not quite a stew, this would even be a delicious chunky dip. This chili/stew/dip has the seasonings and flavors of a chili but with the addition of barley and carrots, it moves into the bean stew territory. Whatever you call it, it’s easy and it’s delicious! I love the unexpected…

Easy Almond Crusted Pizza

With its gluten-free status, low carb and high protein nutrient matrix, almond meal (flour) is a healthy and delicious alternative to a wheat flour pizza crust. Even better, it’s so much easier to make than traditional pizza dough. It’s basically two ingredients (eggs and almond flour with a dash of salt and water) and there’s…

EASY Cauli-Rice Sushi Bowl

When a delicious and healthy meal comes together in about 5 minutes, I think we’re all sold! You will love this SO simple “sushi” bowl, sans rice. We are swapping out the rice for cauliflower rice, keeping the carbohydrate footprint low and the veggies high (especially cancer-protective cruciferous veggies like cauliflower). Top with your favorite…

Rustic Tomato Toast (Pan Con Tomate)

When you have overly ripe tomatoes, almost too soft to slice, make Pan Con Tomate. This humble, rustic toast is a way to take tomatoes and bread and turn them into a meal.  You need only a few simple ingredients but the quality of these ingredients is what creates perfection. Be sure to use the…

4-Ingredient Chickpea and Rosemary Frittata

5-ingredient or less recipes can be a game changer in the kitchen, especially when life gets busy. Eggs are wonderful as a fast weeknight dinner or weekend brunch and a frittata couldn’t be easier. Here we are combining eggs with chickpeas, fresh rosemary and parmesan cheese. Don’t be fooled. This small list of ingredients packs…