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Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Leeks

Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Leeks

If you raise an eyebrow at the anchovies in this ingredient list, let me explain. If they’re not your thing (or you think they probably aren’t), just use them anyway. They add a deep, salty, umami flavor to the leeks and seem to “melt” away during cooking. No fishy…

Pureed Beet Soup with Apple-Fennel Slaw

Pureed Beet Soup with Apple-Fennel Slaw

When I served this sweet, earthy soup to my three young daughters, they gasped, proclaimed it the color of lipstick, and happily gobbled it up. The bright, creamy fuchsia color really steals the show and is the reason my favorite color is “beet.” Prep time 30…

Broccoli “Cheese” Soup with Crispy Prosciutto

Broccoli “Cheese” Soup with Crispy Prosciutto

If you don’t have an immersion blender, I’d highly recommend investing in one. They’re relatively inexpensive, easy to clean, and you’ll be glad you have one for pureeing soups and sauces. This soup buzzes together beautifully, and the crispy, salty prosciutto is…

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP WITH BACON

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP WITH BACON

According to my kids, this is Creamy Bacon Soup. They still have no idea that a main ingredient is mushrooms, which they despise. I may spill the beans down the road—perhaps when they’re packing to leave for college. We love how creamy and filling it is, and you’d…

Hazelnut Parsnip Soup

Hazelnut Parsnip Soup

According to Disney’s movie Tangled, hazelnut soup is Rapunzel’s favorite. My girls didn’t need any convincing to try this, and ate two bowls each at dinner and two more for lunch the next day. If your dinner guests are over the age of six, they may also appreciate…

Pureed Summer Squash Soup with Spicy Ghee

Pureed Summer Squash Soup with Spicy Ghee

Bright, yellow summer squash transforms this soup into a cheerful color. This soup screams summertime, and it’s a great way to use up the squash that spills out of your garden. The spicy, buttery ghee is definitely one to try. Prep time 15 minutesServes 6 For the…

Coconut Fish Stew

Coconut Fish Stew

For this recipe you can use any type of wild-caught white fish such as cod, grouper, halibut, mahi-mahi or snapper. Serve with steamed cauliflower. Makes 4 servings Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 ½ pounds/700 grams firm white fish fillets, cut into portions…

Thai Beef Salad

Thai Beef Salad

This tangy salad is one of my favorite things to have for lunch. Makes 4 servings Total Prep Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1 pound/450g skirt or flank steak 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 red…

Sweet Potato Slaw

Sweet Potato Slaw

Make this colorful slaw ahead to let flavors meld and mix. Unlike green salads, a big batch keeps well in the fridge for days. A showpiece on the dinner table or great afternoon snack, Sweet Potato Slaw gets better with time. Serves 8 2 cups shredded cabbage, about ½…

Rainbow Cubes

Rainbow Cubes

So simple, so delicious. Rainbow cubes are a great on-the-go treat to keep you going. Kids will love the color. All will love the taste. It’s amazing such goodness can come straight from the ground. The purple variety can be found in Chinese/Japanese markets….

Southwestern Chili

Southwestern Chili

Every cook needs a chili soup standby. Chili without beans, however, can seem incomplete and leaves something to be desired. Using yams provides the heartiness with good carbs. Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro make good garnishes. Serves 6…