Ingredient: fresh baby spinach

Spiced Lentil Soup

Spiced Lentil Soup

We all need more satisfying easy recipes in our life, and this Spiced Lentil Soup is just that type of recipe. It’s a one-pot soup that can be enjoyed as an appetizer yet is hearty enough for a meal. And using lots of spices and two kinds of lentils makes this even better than your average lentil soup!  Continue Reading

Spicy Vegan Bibimbap

Spicy Vegan Bibimbap

If you are stuck in a recipe rut then it’s time to mix it up (literally!) with this Spicy Vegan Bibimbap. I say “mix it up”, because this is what bibimbap means.

Bibim   = mixed, and bap = rice. Oh, and it’s pronounced bee-bim-bap, in case you are curious.  Continue Reading

Avocado Pesto Pasta

Avocado Pesto Pasta

Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight pasta recipe? If so, then I have just the recipe for you ~ my Avocado Pesto Pasta. And while I’m at it, I am also sharing my top tips for making better pasta.

This avocado pesto recipe is dairy-free and the pasta is gluten-free, so not only is it healthy but it is allergy-friendly as well. And, good news! Even though we’ve managed to sneak some greens in (fresh baby spinach), the kids will still love it and will not be the wiser.  Continue Reading

Thai Ginger Peanut Stir-Fry and Tips on How to Get Your Daily Veggies In

Thai Ginger Peanut Stir-Fry and Tips on How to Get Your Daily Veggies In

It’s time for another vegetable challenge: version 2.0.

I’m not sure how many of you took part in my first veggie challenge back in October, or at least how many of you aimed to reach the goal of eating 10 different veggies per day. But with the new year, and almost everyone looking to improve their diet one way or another, I think it is a good time to toss a few more veggies into the mix. Continue Reading

Vegetable Challenge: Sesame Ginger Stir-Fry Recipe

Vegetable Challenge: Sesame Ginger Stir-Fry Recipe

Photo: Jerran Boyer

Some people consider themselves vegetable lovers, but can they really “wok” the walk?

Let’s find out! I am presenting a vegetable challenge: let’s see if you can eat 10 different veggies per day for the next week. Wait, before you have a (artichoke) heart attack, it’ll be easier than you think. Especially if you make my easy peasy Asian vegetable stir-fry recipe, aka Sesame Ginger Stir-Fry, which gets you to your daily quota by lunchtime. P.S.- fresh herbs count, too!

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