This flavorful, savory dish was inspired by some jet-black tiny lentils I got in a quarterly box from Trade As One. I am a fan of lentils, as they are tasty and fabulously nutritious. I also happened to have some wild rice and brown rice on hand, and one last pinch of fragrant saffron. This…
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Smoky Black-eyed Peas
The beautiful black-eyed pea has a natural affinity to smoky flavors, and so pairs well with a favorite spice of mine — smoked paprika. Adding the rich sweetness of super ripe late summer tomatoes and diced red bell pepper rounds out the earthy flavor of the black-eyed peas. This is a satisfying vegan main dish,…
Beets with Tarragon
Sometimes putting a few simple ingredients together creates a bit of magic in the kitchen. Beets, meet tarragon … you two are meant for each other. A simple dressing of lemon and olive oil is gently sweetened with honey to add a floral note to the earthy beets and warm, herbal tarragon. Tarragon is an…
Lemon Thyme Pesto on tomatoes
Lemon thyme grows beautifully in my garden — a charming, vigorous herb that smells like a cross between fresh squeezed lemon rind and mellow thyme. It makes a bright, delicious pesto, ideal on fresh tomatoes. I had a bounty of tomatoes from my CSA box and wanted a new way to highlight their sweet flavors. …
Quinoa and Red Chard Saute
Here’s a quick main dish that uses the sweet/savory beautiful beet cousin, Red Chard. This sauteing green is a nutrition dynamo and pairs well with nutty quinoa and warm spices. I added some carrot and sweet potato to add a bit of extra mellow sweetness and body to this filling dish. This dish comes together…
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…
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