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CURRIED CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

CURRIED CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

SERVES 6 Butternut squash makes for a naturally sweet and luxuriously creamy soup. With the addition of diced chicken, the soup is surprisingly filling and can be served as a main course. INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp/60 g butter 1 cup/150 g white onion, chopped 2 tbsp/15 g…

CARAMELIZED ONION AND BEET SOUP

CARAMELIZED ONION AND BEET SOUP

SERVES 6 The sweet and smoky caramelized onions paired with the earthy beets give this soup a rich and satisfying flavor that simultaneously evokes sophistication and comfort. INGREDIENTS 2 lbs/907 g fresh beets, peeled and chopped 5 cups/1183 ml Chicken Broth ½ tsp…

THAI BEEF AND CUCUMBER SALAD

THAI BEEF AND CUCUMBER SALAD

SERVES 4 This pungent, tangy and remarkably fresh salad makes a delicious and filling meal! INGREDIENTS FOR THE MARINADE: 1 ½ lbs/680 g flank steak ⅓ cup/80 ml coconut aminos 2 tbsp/30 ml lime juice 1 tbsp/15 g fresh ginger, minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ tsp sea…

TABBOULEH SALAD

TABBOULEH SALAD

SERVES 8 Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur. The riced cauliflower is a perfect replacement, adding a hint of the light color associated with tabbouleh. Since parsley is the dominant flavor in tabbouleh, you don’t miss much with this swap. This salad is also…

SPICY WATERMELON AND MINT SALAD

SPICY WATERMELON AND MINT SALAD

SERVES 8 This sweet, spicy and tangy salad is a perfect accompaniment to BBQ! INGREDIENTS 1 cup/150 g red onion, chopped Filtered water 4 cups/720 g seedless watermelon, chopped 2 cups/360 g cucumber, partially peeled, chopped 1 serrano pepper, minced 2 tbsp/3 g fresh…

SALAD SHIRAZI

SALAD SHIRAZI

SERVES 8 This is a traditional Persian salad, named after Shiraz, the town from which it originated. Salad Shirazi was a staple on the lunch and dinner table at my house growing up. Like many Middle Eastern foods, it is only lightly dressed, allowing the ingredients…

ROASTED BONE MARROW WITH ARUGULA AND PARSLEY SALAD

ROASTED BONE MARROW WITH ARUGULA AND PARSLEY SALAD

SERVES 4 Very little research has been conducted on the nutrition profile of bone marrow, but it is likely an excellent source of vitamin K and other fat-soluble vitamins. Besides being healthy, bone marrow has an incredible rich and creamy flavor that, in this salad,…

FIG, PEAR AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD

FIG, PEAR AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD

SERVES 4 When you have the wonderful luck of pomegranate and fig seasons colliding, add pomegranate seeds to this tasty salad. INGREDIENTS 2 pears, halved, seeded and cut lengthwise Juice of 1 lemon 4 cups/750 g baby arugula 6 ripe figs, quartered ½ pomegranate with…

CURRIED CABBAGE SALAD

CURRIED CABBAGE SALAD

SERVES 6 TO 8 This curried salad is perfect for summer picnics and potlucks! INGREDIENTS 1 red onion, very thinly sliced filtered water ¼ cup/55 g Homemade Curried Mayonnaise 2 tbsp/30 g almond butter 2 tbsp/20 g dried apricots 2 tbsp/3 g cilantro, chopped 2 tsp/10 g…

CRAB, PAPAYA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

CRAB, PAPAYA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

SERVES 4 This is a perfect light and refreshing salad for a summer lunch! INGREDIENTS 1 lb/455 g fresh crabmeat, picked through to remove small pieces of shell and cartilage 2 cups/360 g cucumber, peeled and chopped 4 cups/805 g papaya, chopped 1 serrano pepper,…

BEET-GREEN SALAD

BEET-GREEN SALAD

SERVES 4 If you include any dairy in your diet, the addition of burrata, a creamy, fresh Italian cheese, elevates this salad to the next level. INGREDIENTS 6 beets sea salt 1 tbsp/15 ml extra-virgin olive oil Leaves from 2 bunches of beets, roughly chopped FOR THE…