I had a delicious fish stew while visiting family a few weeks ago and decided to try and recreate it at home. It was different than the original stew, but equally tasty, and will definitely become a regular winter meal in our house. There is something so comforting about warm soup on a cold night -- it just feels like the right thing to be eating … [Read more...]
Sweet and Spicy Carrot and Squash Tagine
There are so many things I like about this dish -- warming spices in mid-winter, anti-inflammatory ingredients, an excuse to use lots of parsley, and getting to say the fabulous word tagine! I've made this a few times this fall and winter and it gets better each time. Sweet and Spicy Carrot and Squash Tagine Ingredients (serves 4): 1 yellow … [Read more...]
Curried Red Lentils
These lentils are a winter staple in my house. They are cozy and warm, easy to make, and very healthy. They definitely have an Indian twist, but seem to be appealing to a range of palates. Begin by rough-chopping a white onion and sauteing it with 1 teaspoon of curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon of tumeric (there are rough guesses on the spice … [Read more...]
Curried Pear & Butternut Squash Soup
This soup tastes like chilly fall evenings curled up by the fire. My mom made it when I was growing up and it seems to be the perfect antidote to cold, dark nights. It highlights the best of seasonal cooking, while tasting rich and decadent without any dairy. It's also pretty darn simple to make, which is always a plus! Curried Pear and … [Read more...]
Healing Miso Soup
What better way to take care of your body after a holiday weekend of indulgence than by feeding yourself nourishing foods? One of my favorite healing powerhouse foods is miso soup. Miso is made from fermented soybeans, so it boasts all the nutritional benefits of fermented foods (probiotics, enzymes, vitamins etc.). This method for making miso … [Read more...]