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 …
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice {grain free}
If you’re a pineapple lover, like me, you’ll appreciate this quick and easy recipe for Thai fried rice with pineapple, a mix of veggies, and a few simple seasonings you probably have on hand. I use a fresh pineapple, which usually yields more than enough for this recipe. Frozen pineapple will work also. You can …
Fresh Sweet Pea Soup {quick & easy}
I’d like to introduce you to my favorite, flash-ready fresh green pea soup. It’s great hot or cold, but right now I’m having it hot because I’m nursing a cruddy cold (maybe flu?) that I watched everyone else suffer through for the past three weeks, smugly thinking I was in the clear. While I can …
Summer Pea Salad
One of my favorite quick snacks (especially in the winter) is a big bowl of piping hot peas (formerly frozen), heavily dusted with finely grated Parmesan. I steam or microwave an entire bag of frozen peas, generously sprinkle the grated cheese on top, and devour the entire bowl within minutes. With summer buzzing along, I’ve kept a …
Chili Chicken Stir-Fry
I’m a big fan of stir-fry. There are a couple of techniques I have mastered in order to make a stir-fry in 20 minutes, or less. And that includes prep-time. Of course my definition of what constitutes a stir-fry is broad (meaning, just about anything is game). For me, to be ready for a stir-fry …