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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Chard with Sweet Potato, Pine Nuts, Golden Raisins, and Prosciutto
All green, leafy goodness should taste as good as this. The mingling of flavors and textures make every bite a tasting adventure of what pops out next. Serves 6 ¾ cup golden raisins ¼ star anise 1 whole clove ½ cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp pine nuts 3 oz thinly sliced...
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
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. Serving:...