Plant-based soups

Oct 30, 2019

Butternut squash black bean stew

So this has been an interesting week for us. Our power was cut again due to high winds and this presenting a huge fire danger. Honestly, ...

Sep 24, 2019

Fennel and oyster mushroom miso soup

Fall is officially here, but I am not quite ready to throw on the boots and cardigans just yet... well also it is officially heat wave we...

Aug 13, 2019

Chilled cucumber avocado soup

Summer days are still here, and with it the need for cooling foods that are super easy to prepare. Let me introduce you to my newest obse...

Jun 12, 2019

Summer squash and lentil soup

I was going to post a different recipe today, but I whipped this up on the weekend for a goddess day, and it was so delicious, I thought ...

Mar 5, 2019

Potato leek soup spiced with jalapeño and cilantro and topped with crunchy tamari sunflower seeds

I have been down for almost a week with a pinched nerve in my back, barely able to move, let alone stand in the kitchen to cook food. So ...

Feb 27, 2019

Kale bean chili with cornbread

Stews and soups are my go-to recipes right now. I make them in big batches, then eat them for days. Plus, there is no reason you can't re...

Jan 30, 2019

Chunky mushroom white bean soup

Cold days call for creamy, warming soups, and this mushroom bean one is definitely my favorite at the moment. I personally find white bea...

Oct 9, 2018

Cream of shiitake

Even though we are still blessed with beautiful summer sunshine here in the Bay Area, the rest of the Northern hemisphere is quickly gear...

Mar 13, 2018

Quick chard and white bean soup

This soup is not going to win you any awards in presentation, but the taste is fresh and delicious. Chard can often be rough and bitter. ...

Mar 1, 2018

Super easy blended vegetable soups

Today I am going to share my favorite, easiest way to prepare nutrient dense soups in a matter of minutes. Blended vegetable soups is lit...

Jan 23, 2018

Super simple veggie split pea soup

This soup is definitely a fridge clean out situation. You can throw in any veggies, and it will taste great! It requires minimal seasonin...

Oct 18, 2017

Creamy coconut dahl

With Diwali here tomorrow, I just had to post another dahl recipe (also check out this spinach pumpkin dahl). This dahl is epic. It's the...

Jul 5, 2017

Cauliflower soup with watercress

Summer is taking its sweet time this year! My tomatoes in the garden don't want to come out yet with these cold temperatures. The popsicl...

Dec 3, 2016

Creamy butternut squash coconut soup

Pumpkin and squash must be my favorite fall vegetables! They can be cooked in so many different ways, and most cuisines incorporate them ...

Nov 16, 2015

Carrot ginger soup with cashew apple crunch

Soups are my favorite dinner in the winter. Quick, easy, and they store well in the fridge and freezer! Often enough, I just throw some v...

Nov 8, 2015

Spinach pumpkin dahl

With Indian Diwali - the festival of light - happening this week, I am posting this delicious pumpkin spinach dahl recipe. It’s super eas...

Aug 18, 2015

Refreshing watermelon gazpacho

Gazpacho is traditionally a Spanish cold tomato soup. It’s perfect in the summer time when you just can’t see another salad, but also can...

Mar 2, 2015

Sour lentil kale soup

Winter just does not seem to want to stop this year here in Shanghai! So I’m making a sour lentil and kale soup for dinner tonight. It’s ...

Feb 5, 2015

Homemade vegetable broth

I use vegetable broth for everything: soups, marinades, salad dressings, deglazing the pan, stir fries, cooking grains, and more. I often...

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