This fall has been filled with delicious new meals, and this is one of them! The recipe makes enough for about 4-6 meals, so I was lucky to get to bring leftovers with me to school for the days following. Yum! My usual school lunch is a toss between fresh fruit or a big salad (or both), so I was excited to have a warm and savory lunch for a few days. I used quinoa instead of rice (although, … [Read more...]
Hearty Loaded Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are hearty with chunks of potato, savory seasonings, and tasty fillings. They're just the right side to enjoy with seasoned grilled tempeh, vegetables, or tofu. I paired this dish with some turmeric-seasoned tempeh (recipe soon), which hit the spot for both my husband and me. A good stir-fry would pair delightfully, too!If you would like smoother mashed potatoes, I recommend using … [Read more...]
Creamy Mushroom Soup
This soup has everything that makes cream of mushroom soup absolutely delicious...Thick, creamy textureRich, robust flavorsSmall surprises of roasted mushroom (and sauteed onion) in every biteAnd on top of being a perfect mushroom soup, it's healthy. It's low in fat, calories, and sodium, and it's high in great nutrients like Vitamin C and D, potassium, and calcium.I also made some Quick Bread … [Read more...]
Hot Cocoa
I am so excited to finally have hot cocoa again! Throughout my childhood I would drink hot chocolate from time to time, usually during holidays or on rainy days. My family had a tradition where my brothers and sisters would all huddle outside on our small covered porch while it was raining, and we'd sip hot cocoa with red licorice as the straw. It was a tradition that my oldest sister started, and … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Butternut Squash Soup
Fall is here (according to the September equinox on the 22nd) and I am excited! When I think of fall, I get a warm, cozy feeling illustrated with burnt orange and red leaves, and colorful hillsides. I imagine cold, windy days, and a ground covered in motley fallen leaves.Hamilton's Fine Art GalleryBy: Iryna MerkulovaIn my part of the world, fall doesn't look much like the fall I envision. It's … [Read more...]