My husband is seriously addicted to salsa and hot sauce. He puts it on…everything. Before even tasting the food, he’ll douse it with hot sauce. I’m convinced he has dead taste buds. That being said, he makes the best homemade salsas and this is one of my favorites.
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COCONUT GINGER ACORN SQUASH SOUP
I made this soup for a neighbor recovering from a surgery. Â It was highly recommended by a good friend and it didn’t disappoint. I love the coconut milk-based broth, which adds a richness that satisfies and envelops you in warmth. Next time, I’ll try adding some garam masala to this soup, and perhaps some cilantro……
TEMPEH VEGGIE KELP NOODLES
Full confession – my first couple of attempts at cooking kelp noodles did not go well. I tend to like to wing it in the kitchen and see what happens. Sometimes this strategy is a success, and other times, not so much. This dish is a winner and is based on a recipe from Dr….
KITCHARI
With the holidays right around the corner and chilly weather here to stay, I’ve been feeling a bit worn down these days. At times like this, I turn to kitchari – a nourishing porridge of split yellow mung beans, rice and spices. It’s a great option this crazy time of year as it’s super nutritious,…
QUINOA STUFFED PEPPERS
I love the idea of a vegetable as a receptacle. Who needs a bowl when you can use a pepper, or an acorn squash….or a mushroom?! Ok, you get the idea. Avoid washing another bowl and grab a veggie. This is adapted from a recipe from the Whole Foods Market Cookbook. On Thanksgiving, bell peppers…
TAMARIND LENTIL COCONUT RICE
This one-pot dish is super easy as well as delicious, thanks to the addition of tamarind – a fruit commonly used in Indian, North African, Mexican and South East Asian cuisine. The complex flavor of tamarind makes this dish seem like you slaved away in the kitchen, but in reality, you just chucked a few…
WINTER SQUASH EGG BROWN RICE
This recipe is from a dear Thai friend. Â I love this combination of eggs, brown rice and winter squash – especially since I would not have thought of it myself! Squash is plentiful this time of year, but do you cringe just thinking about peeling and cutting butternut squash? There’s no need to wrestle with…
TEMPEH PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BURGERS
Since buying Amy Chaplin’s cookbook, I’ve been eyeing this recipe for Tempeh Portobello Mushroom Burgers. The multiple steps to this recipe made me hesitate, but I wish I tried this sooner! The flavors really make this burger. Planning ahead and marinating the tempeh overnight is totally worth it. When compared to other veggie burgers, it…
STAR ANISE-SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Fall just screams butternut squash soup. This is the only way my kids will eat butternut squash willingly – in pureed soup form. I don’t quite understand their aversion to winter squash. I almost want to wrap myself up in winter squash as soon as the days turn chilly. Not surprisingly, they are a warming…