We’re in the middle of autumn, with its chilly mornings and dark evenings. This is perfect chili weather. Chili is a well-loved versatile dish that’s warm and comforting, and it’s easy to make with just about any ingredients you have on hand. According to the National Chili Day website, the origins of the dish are debatable. Some […]
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Recipe: Quinoa Salad With Pistachios And Currants
Quinoa Salad With Pistachios And Currants Ingredients: One pound of quinoa, cooked 1 cup of lime juice (add zest if using fresh) 2 ounces of finely chopped scallions 2 ounces of finely chopped Italian parsley 2 ounces of finely chopped mint 8 ounces of unsalted pistachios 2 cups of currants 2 cups of pomegranate seeds, […]
Recipe: Sweet Potato and Yellow Split Pea Soup
Sweet Potato and Yellow Split Pea Soup Ingredients: One pound of yellow split peas One large chopped onion (I use the 10 ounce bag, precut from Trader Joes) One pound carrots, sliced One celery heart, sliced (you can actually buy mirepoix, celery, carrots and onions already chopped at TJ’S) 2 Large Sweet potatoes , cubed […]
Recipe: Red Lentil Chili
Red Lentil Chili Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 3 ounces of pitted dates (approximately 12 Deglet Noor) 1 pound red lentils 7 cups water 2 14.5-ounce cans salt-free diced tomatoes (fire roasted preferred) 1 6-ounce can salt-free tomato paste 10 ounces chopped onion (approximately one large) 1 pound red bell pepper, (approximately 2 large), finely chopped 8 […]
INTERVIEW SERIES – Chef AJ
For those of you unfamiliar with Chef AJ, allow me to introduce you. She is one serious lady when it comes to eating Unprocessed food (In fact, that is the name of one of her books), however she is far from “serious” and is an absolute hoot to be around. I met Chef AJ about […]