SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH CHORIZO AND COCONUT CREAM This soup is rich and flavorful, made with roasted sweet potatoes and chorizo and then mixed with full-fat coconut milk for the rich creaminess that you look for in a thick soup or bisque. It’s perfect on a chilly fall...
GRILLED MUSHROOM SALAD I had a really awesome salad once with my friend Blair at a restaurant in Charlotte called Luna’s Living Kitchen; it was a huge bowl of kale greens topped with the most delicious mushrooms I’d ever eaten. That restaurant is a mostly raw vegan...
CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP This mushroom soup is really creamy and really good. I know thick, cheesy soups can be incredibly comforting in the colder months, but this beef broth base (say that five times fast) does the trick with the help of a can of full-fat coconut...
SQUASH RIBBON SALAD WITH APPLES AND WALNUTS This is a really interesting salad to eat for lunch, with lots of texture and flavor going on. The combination of kale, apples, and squash already makes it feel pretty autumnal. Add some walnuts for crunch and a splash of...
SQUASH BISQUE Thick, creamy butternut squash soup is incredibly comforting and perfect on a chilly fall day, although you could definitely lighten it up and serve it any time of year. Make a big batch of this the next time you find a butternut squash at the...
SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE I don’t know why, but I hardly ever do anything with raw Brussels sprouts. This quick and easy dish is what I make when I remember that they’re great raw, too. The combination of apple cider and honey with the...
BRUSSELS SPROUT SOUP WITH SAUSAGE When I think of making soup, Brussels sprouts don’t usually come to mind, but this soup with sausage and lots of Brussels sprouts is super delicious and satisfying. It reminds me of winter weekends when I usually spend a lot of time...
GOLDEN BEETS WITH BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE Believe it or not, this dish originated when my brother created it for a Valentine’s Day tasting menu for his sweet girlfriend, Jane. Beets with blueberries is definitely an unusual combination, especially when the berries are...
BORSCHT Borscht is such a wonderfully tasty way to use up any veggies you might have in your refrigerator. The combination of beets and fresh dill is great, and the beef broth gives the soup a lovely richness. You can make your own beef broth (see the Chicken Soup...
BEET-NOODLE SALAD This salad is all about the beets—while the recipe calls for a few greens, they’re mostly for garnish. These raw beet-and-radish noodles are tender and sweet and so delicious tossed in your favorite dressing. Serve them on their own or with the...
