Soups, Stews, and Entrees

14 January, 2015

Not Fried Hush Puppies with Jalapeno Aioli

  I love grinding whole ingredients into flours and using them in things like baked goods and for breadcrumb replacements.  The first time that I ground millet into a flour it immediately made me think of hush puppies.  The texture...

12 January, 2015

The Cruciferous Veggie: Cauliflower Broccoli Salad

I’m the first to admit that I don’t eat enough cruciferous vegetables.  I have no problem eating kale or Brussels sprouts, but as far as the other vegetables, not so much.  Broccoli and cauliflower are two of the more popular...

31 December, 2014

Rainbow Salad Bowl with Cilantro Lime Hummus

I am a big advocate of eating salads (and vegetables in general) all year round.  A large serving of vegetables at breakfast, lunch, and dinner never hurt anybody.  It is New Year’s resolution time after all, and my hope is...

29 December, 2014

Mushroom Dill Soup

Winter is definitely upon us (even here in Arizona).  We have been getting down to freezing temperatures at night and have been having to cover some of our plants outside to protect them from this weather.  I even need protection...

19 November, 2014

One Pot Winter Squash Soup with Curry Cream

The weather has definitely turned to winter mode.  I think that everyone is feeling the effects, even here in Arizona.  I no it is nowhere near the cold weather many of you are having right now but for us desert...

22 October, 2014

Eat Your (Sea) Vegetables: Veggie Quinoa Sushi

Did your mother ever tell you to eat your vegetables?  Well what about your SEA vegetables?  If you thought that vegetables only grew in your garden or on a farm then you are mistaken.  Sea vegetables are underappreciated in the American...

20 October, 2014

Mushroom Lentil Swedish Meat(less) Balls

Meatballs are traditionally made with meat, obviously.  I love a good meatball and when I make them I use grass-fed organic beef.  My husband’s favorite way to eat meatballs is the Swedish way, with a cream sauce instead of marinara....