Summer seems to have come a little later to the South Eastern US this year, and all the sunshine and heat has me craving all kinds of summery foods. Especially mangos. I love the juicy, bright flavor of a nice mango, and it makes such a great addition to a summertime salad. This hearty salad […]
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Recipe: Sweet Potato and Yellow Split Pea Soup
Sweet Potato and Yellow Split Pea Soup Ingredients: One pound of yellow split peas One large chopped onion (I use the 10 ounce bag, precut from Trader Joes) One pound carrots, sliced One celery heart, sliced (you can actually buy mirepoix, celery, carrots and onions already chopped at TJ’S) 2 Large Sweet potatoes , cubed […]
Recipe: Red Lentil Chili
Red Lentil Chili Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 3 ounces of pitted dates (approximately 12 Deglet Noor) 1 pound red lentils 7 cups water 2 14.5-ounce cans salt-free diced tomatoes (fire roasted preferred) 1 6-ounce can salt-free tomato paste 10 ounces chopped onion (approximately one large) 1 pound red bell pepper, (approximately 2 large), finely chopped 8 […]
Rawk and Roll – a review of Practically Raw Desserts
As someone who loves trying out new recipes and making treats, but who is admittedly also a little bit of a health nut, Chef Amber Shea Crawley’s wonderful new book, Practically Raw Desserts, is a dream come true. Not only is the book filled with innovative and delectable-looking desserts, Crawley’s recipes are also free of […]
Recipe: The Happy Bowl!
This wonderfully delicious recipe is by guest blogger Gracia Camizzi of La Cherie on Top a wonderful little Etsy shop, filled with adorable hair pins that will brighten your spring ‘do. This is Gracia’s first post, but hopefully not her last. This chick is a maverick in the kitchen, and loves to keep it practical! […]