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Recipe: {Mushroom Poblano Tart in Cornmeal Crust} V+GF

Inspired by a polenta cornmeal crust from the book Ancient Grains for Modern Meals by Maria Speck and a mushroom poblano filling featured in Bon Appétit, this easy-to-prepare tart is perfectly delicious any time of day. Cornmeal, poblano chile peppers and crimini mushrooms make a divine [...]
By |October 14th, 2013|Food + Recipes|0 Comments|
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    Recipe: {Pomegranate-Glazed Portobello Steaks Over Lemony Spinach} V+GF

Recipe: {Pomegranate-Glazed Portobello Steaks Over Lemony Spinach} V+GF

In Superfood Kitchen by Julie Morris, beautiful dishes are entirely composed of plant-based, nutrient-dense, and whole foods that energize, nourish, and taste delicious. Delightfully written and gorgeously illustrated, this book is coffee-table worthy and the information presented about superfoods is invaluable for anyone who wants to nourish [...]
By |July 23rd, 2013|Food + Recipes|1 Comment|
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Recipe: {Chickpea, Tomato and Bread Soup} V+GF Optional

This delicious recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi's vegetarian cookbook Plenty is a take on the Tuscan ribollita. Somewhere between a soup and a vegetable stew, it is a warming and filling meal in a bowl after which you don't need much~ maybe just a little [...]
By |May 26th, 2013|Food + Recipes, Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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Recipe: {Spiced Chickpea Smothered Sweet Potato} V+GF

A slightly spicy chickpea and tomato stew plays off of a bright orange sweet potato in this flavorful recipe. This hearty dish is simple to throw together, packed full of goodness, and is perfect for keeping warm on a chilly night. Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, [...]
By |February 16th, 2013|Food + Recipes|0 Comments|
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Recipe: {Crockpot Quinoa & Red Lentil Soup} V+GF

This delicious crockpot soup recipe from Savvy Vegetarian is light and easily digested, yet satisfying and nutritious. My husband and toddler love it- it's the perfect meal in a bowl and is even better the next day! Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa 3/4 cup uncooked small red lentils 1 tablespoon extra-virgin [...]
By |June 28th, 2012|Food + Recipes|1 Comment|
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The Family Dinner

There is great meaning in the simple daily ritual of gathering together for an evening meal. The days can sometimes be hectic, so we make a point to slow down and enjoy one another in the evening. We come to know a rhythm of preparing [...]
By |March 10th, 2012|Connecting, Family, Home, Parenting|0 Comments|
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Recipe: {Provençal Ratatouille} V+GF

One of my favorite dishes to make is an authentic Provençal ratatouille. It fills the kitchen with the delicious smell of garlic, onions and aromatic herbs and simmers into a savory stew. Purists cook each ingredient separately and then combine them together to keep the unique flavors intact but I cook [...]
By |January 22nd, 2012|Food + Recipes, Home|0 Comments|
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