I start a lot of my vegetable soups with a ritualistic soaking of beans. The beans I favor these days are cannellini because they make soups creamier and they’re a nutritional powerhouse. I sometimes soak more than I need and freeze a portion of them to add to soups at a later time. And I’ll …
Luscious Applesauce {no peel}
Applesauce is easy to make, and in its most basic form is just apples and water. But indulge a bit with this recipe. It yields a silky smooth, dessert-ready applesauce, with hints of vanilla and spice. You can probably take the spices to another level, adding on to what I’ve formulated. There’s ample room for …
Gingerbread Granola {grain free}
Granola is amazingly easy to make, store, and travel with. It’s great as a snack, a meal, and a quick energy booster. I usually eat it as a snack, and it goes great with coconut milk or yogurt. I have a recipe for granola in my first cookbook, and lately I’ve been making my carrot …
Chili Roasted Butternut Squash
I’m on a bit of butternut squash run, and this recipe is one of my favorites so far. You can use this seasoning with the fries recipe as well, and it goes great with a bit of lime and possibly a drizzle of ranch dressing if you’re feeling it. I also confess to using frozen …