*spring* soup season The calendar date may say that it’s spring, but it sure doesn’t feel like it in my neck of the woods. I’m making the best of the cruddy weather by squeezing in as many winter/spring crossover recipes as possible before I’m feeling more springy. And that definitely includes some nourishing soups like …
farewell to fall Since it’s officially the last day of fall (even though we’ve been in full Christmas swing for about a month now), I figured I would post a quintessential fall-forward recipe, featuring none other than beautiful, bright sweet potatoes. This is not your ordinary potato salad, with savory sweet potato chunks, crisp chickpeas, …
just another pumpkin recipe… I promise I’ll lay off the pumpkin recipes…soonish. But I can’t let All Hallow’s Eve go by without sharing one of my faves–pumpkin hummus! It’s a beautiful and colorful addition to any mezze platter, served with a bounty of raw veggies, pita, and apple slices. I hope you enjoy this savory …
Add Your Heading Text Here I love it when a dish sounds super fancy but is actually super simple and uncomplicated to make. This polenta con pomodoro is just one of those dishes. The tomato sauce comes together easily, stewed in a skillet with chickpeas, corn, garlic, and some spices for extra flavor. It’s then …
time to get stuffed You may have heard of stuffed peppers, but did you know there are other delicious veggies that can be stuffed with all kinds of goodies? Large, bulbous eggplants make the perfect vessel and just happen to be an amazing and healthy summer veggie. Roasted eggplant halves are scraped out, and the …
cauliflower and kale, kale and cauliflower If you think that sounds “meh,” then you have another think coming, because this nourishing salad is anything but. The first step that gives the wow factor to this salad is taking your run-of-the-mill cauliflower and roasting it with a cumin and paprika seasoning. This not only adds great …
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i almost feel a mediterranean sea breeze when I eat this dish This delicious falafel salad with yogurt sauce is filled with fresh, crunchy veggies, topped with some crispy goodness and a tangy yogurt sauce. I prefer baked falafel over fried, because it just feels lighter and cleaner. My biggest qualm with these chickpea bites …
While I’m not a vegetarian, I try to keep my meat consumption to a minimum, especially on weeknights, for health reasons. The fun thing is trying to find plant-based protein alternatives that are delicious and satisfy my appetite! Chickpeas are one of those protein-packed foods that add amazing depth to a dish. And this wild …
There’s something that feels so cozy and healing about a brothy bowl of chicken, citrus, chickpeas, and herbs. Add a wholesome grain like farro, and you have a hearty soup dish. It might not be backed with science, but there’s something about these ingredients that feel like they can cure any ailment. This lemony chicken …
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Chickpeas are some of those versatile ingredients that are great by themselves but can also be used in various different recipes. They’re filling and nutritious, and if you adhere to a vegetarian lifestyle, their high protein content makes them an awesome meat replacement. I know chickpeas. what is falafel? Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern …