Rich chilies, tangy tomatoes and savory beef make a bowl of chili a homey, soul satisfying classic. A friend had a bonanza of grass fed ground beef, and I was the happy recipient of her largesse. This bowl of chili was the result. Chili is fast, nourishing, and tasty. The key? Good chili powder. There…
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Homemade Hummus
Smooth, tasty, and as old school as it gets, homemade hummus is really simple – and a delicious DIY Basic. This classic chickpea and tahini paste has been made for centuries in the middle east — no food processors needed. But if you have one, it’s easier. Learn to make hummus at home and you…
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup is velvety, tasty, nutritionally loaded – and surprisingly simple to make. There are many varieties of squash, but nothing rivals the queenly butternut squash in this soup because of its smooth, creamy texture. Sauted onion creates a savory base, and a touch of spice lends interest to the otherwise sweet and pleasing…
French Green Lentils with Lemon and Oregano
Lentils come in many varieties. The beautiful, marbled French Green lentil is fabulous for this simple salad, as it has a great flavor and holds its shape well after cooking. I dress them when still warm with olive oil, lemon, and lots of fresh oregano. Oregano is a perennial herb and is in fresh, full…
Chicken, Potatoes & Carrots – One Pan Meal
This One Pan Meal takes little prep time, and in 45 minutes bakes together in the oven, the juices from the chicken flavoring the potatoes. In less than an hour from start to finish, you have a full meal ready to go, and tasty leftovers if you double up on ingredients. Getting it to all…
Orange Fennel Rice Salad
Juicy navel oranges team up with crunchy fennel, slivered almonds, and brown rice to make this salad a standout addition to a meal, or a great portable lunch on the go. The addition of fresh mint keeps this mid-winter salad bright. Use your best olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to add other layers…