I started out making a Creamy Vegetable Soup that is grain free and a quick and easy recipe. Then I just added shredded cooked chicken to the recipe and had this version. There’s no need to use arrowroot, cornstarch, or other starches to thicken this soup. There are several ways to use vegetables, nuts, seeds, …
Creamy Vegetable Soup {grain free}
There are a couple of very good reasons to love this soup. One. There’s no need to use arrowroot, cornstarch, or other starches to thicken the soup. There are several ways to use vegetables and other ingredients to thicken soups and stews without using a starch. In this recipe I use puréed cauliflower. Two. It …
Smashed Cucumber Salad
You might think that a recipe based on one vegetable is not really a salad. However this Asian-inspired smashed cucumber salad has the flavor to hold up well as a side dish, appetizer, or refreshing snack. Smashing the cucumbers breaks down the firmness and structure. The cucumbers are still crunchy with a bit of a …
Spaghetti Squash Bolognese
Spaghetti squash bolognese is one of my favorite comfort food recipes and it’s great as a make-ahead meal. It can last for several days in the refrigerator, along with cooked spaghetti squash. The sauce and cooked spaghetti squash noodles can also be stored in the freezer for a few months and thawed in the refrigerator …
Simple Spaghetti Squash
When making spaghetti squash there are a few techniques to consider. Your goal is to have slightly al dente strands of spaghetti squash and to avoid making it mushy. Cutting the squash is half the adventure. It’s very firm before it’s cooked, so to make it easier to cut you have a few options. The …
Falling-off-the-Bone Chicken
Tender, falling-off-the-bone chicken is one of the best kinds of chicken, in my opinion. The best way to get there is by slow roasting a chicken on a rotisserie (like a store-bought roasted chicken) or slow cooking it in a slow cooker. Before I had my Instant Pot I had a slow cooker that I …