I love the sweet, delectable carrots I get in my CSA box, and had a big bunch as they are plentiful this time of the year. I combined the carrots with fresh turmeric and creamy coconut milk for a warming, aromatic, lightly spiced soup. I enhanced the natural sweetness and aromatic qualities of carrot and…
Category: Lunch
Smoky Quinoa and Lentils
Earthy red quinoa and french green lentils taste amazing with sweet ripe tomatoes and a smoky lemon dressing. The magic making these simple foods extra delicious is smoked paprika. I developed this recipe to inspire a friend looking for good lunch ideas. This one works nicely — it’s best at room temp, protein packed, super…
Simple Asparagus Salad
This uber simple salad honors the fleeting perfection of one of the gifts of the Spring: fresh local asparagus. Raw asparagus has a tender crunch and grassy fresh flavor. I combined it with complementary flavors: parmesean cheese shreds, grassy olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper. This recipe relies on the quality and freshness of…
Peanut Ginger Soup
When I want a deeply savory, easy to make soup for a cold, gray day – this spicy, gingery, garlicy soup is the one. Stunningly flavorful, this vegan soup is simple to make with almost all pantry staples. The base of this soup relies on the powerful trinity of garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Peanut…
Purslane
There is a special ingredient that my CSA grows, and I have grown fond of it’s special crunch — beautiful, green purslane It makes a powerful addition to a chopped summer salad. I mixed together fresh tomato, purslane, cucumber and basil with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing for a crunchy cool summer salad. …
Spinach with Smoked Almonds and Dates
I got a deep green bunch of spinach in my CSA box today, and developed this savory salad to bring out the best in this peak of season green. I love how the rich flavor of smoked almonds (think bacon without the mess or saturated fat) pairs well with the gentle sweetness of dates and…