WATERCRESS SOUP

WATERCRESS SOUP

SERVES 4 Watercress can be hard to come by, so I snatch it up whenever I see it to make this soup. The watercress adds the perfect amount of pepper and spice to an otherwise sweet soup. INGREDIENTS 3-4 tbsp/44-60 g butter 1 cup/150 g yellow onions, finely chopped 4...
THAI-INSPIRED CHICKEN SOUP

THAI-INSPIRED CHICKEN SOUP

SERVES 8 This Thai take on chicken soup is so refreshing that you can even enjoy it on a summer day! The homemade broth is a powerhouse full of easily digested nutrients, such as calcium and magnesium. It is also rich in collagen, gelatin and amino acids. INGREDIENTS...
SLOW-COOKER HAWAIIAN OXTAIL SOUP

SLOW-COOKER HAWAIIAN OXTAIL SOUP

SERVES 6 TO 8 Oxtail is a tough but flavorful cut of meat that becomes very tender when cooked slowly. This Hawaiian version of oxtail soup is thin and light. The toppings are reminiscent of a Vietnamese pho. Traditionally this soup calls for peanuts but due to their...
SLOW COOKER BEEF BURGUNDY

SLOW COOKER BEEF BURGUNDY

SERVES 6 Beef Burgundy, also know as Beef bourguignon, is an iconic French recipe. It is a sumptuous and comforting slow-cooked stew. It is delicious over mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash. INGREDIENTS 6 pieces bacon, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 large carrots,...
KHORESHT LUBIA SABZ (PERSIAN GREEN BEAN STEW)

KHORESHT LUBIA SABZ (PERSIAN GREEN BEAN STEW)

SERVES 4 Unlike most Persian dishes, Khoresht Lubia Sabz is actually fairly simple to make. The traditional stew calls for diced tomatoes but my mom improvised with sun-dried tomatoes. We all preferred her new version! INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp/30 g ghee 1 cup/150 g onion,...