The base of this salad is the shaved apple and red cabbage. The arugula provides a slightly peppery, bitter flavor to balance out the sweetness of the other ingredients. The rock star of this recipe though is the dressing. Shaving apples here means either slicing them very thin with a sharp knife or slicing them …
Thai Coconut Soup {Tom Kha Gai}
There are some recipes that are best when made with coconut milk, and this is one of them. Coconut milk creates a creamy, tangy, slurp-worthy soup. If there were one coconut milk-based broth or soup I would recommend for anyone new to cooking with coconut milk, this is it. Don’t be intimated by the more …
Shepherd’s Pie {veggie}
Shepherd’s pie (also known as cottage pie, circa 1791) is historically made with minced meat and a top layer of mashed potatoes. Fast forward, here’s my favorite rendition, veggie style, and easily modified to suit your veggie and protein choices. There are couple of things I love about this recipe, starting with the savory flavor …
Egg Drop Soup {veggie}
Here’s a light soup that’s loaded with veggies and protein. I created my first version of egg drop soup using chicken broth and shredded chicken a few years ago. This veggie version hits the spot for me when I need warmth, flavor, some protein, and lots of greens. I keep bags of frozen veggies in …
Pho {quick & easy}
Here’s my favorite Pho broth. It’s quick and easy to make, and easy to modify. I use a light vegetable broth and then build on it with a combination of aromatic spices and vegetables. The result is a deeply flavorful, slightly sweet broth that goes well with your favorite Pho additions. The version in the …
Broccoli “Cheddar” Soup {dairy free}
Broccoli and cheddar cheese go together so well, but sometimes you want to keep the dairy on the low to no status, or you must avoid it. Have no fear. This soup has the same flavor and thick texture of my broccoli cheddar soup without any cheddar cheese. And it’s low in carbs and checks …