I just finished making this soup for tonight’s Carroll Cafe, and I have to say it is a knock-out. It’s the perfect meal for fall. It’s creamy and complex. The citrus adds a fresh, tart note that’s absolutely amazing with the sweet carrots. It totally takes this soup from average to memorable. This would beRead more
Have you ever seen tomatillos? They’re quite strange looking, little green tomatoes with a papery peel. I’ve always wondered how to cook them, and when I saw some at the farm we go berry picking at, I knew it was time to try them out. Then I’ve been getting them in my CSA box too.Read more
I made this salad last year, and apparently forgot to blog about it. It’s a great summer salad, super refreshing and full of surprising flavors. I made it for our Fourth of July party and forgot to mention what it was. Sister thought it was olives and corn, and was quite surprised when it wasRead more
Pico de gallo is a great light and fresh salsa. It’s not very spicy, and has a fresh vibrant taste from the fresh tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro. This is great for a light dip with chips, would go great over grilled chicken, or is a wonderful topping for beans and rice. However you serveRead more
We’re getting temps up in the 90s already in the DC area. So I’m already focusing on meals that don’t require cooking. Salads are also great for taking advantage of spring produce. The star of this is really the dressing, the salad can be made with whatever you have in the fridge (although I amRead more
Falafel are great. They’re a wonderful vegan option (I was surprised to learn they don’t even use egg to bind them). They’re super flavorful, have a nice texture and are a great compliment to other delicious foods. I’ve always thought of falafel as being rather fussy and something better ordered out than made at home.Read more
After all the feast of the past several weeks (months?), having something simple, light and green is exactly what I need. This is a really simple recipe, but all the ingredients really shine. This is a great dip to take to a party, but it also makes for a great sandwich. This combines healthy omega-3sRead more
I wasn’t sure if I was going to post this recipe. It’s not exactly an exciting, standout recipe (glowing review, I know). However, it is convenient and perfect for those times when you know you need to be eating healthy things but just want to stuff your face with the nearest and easiest anything, preferablyRead more
Sorry for the delay in posting! Unfortunately I still don’t have power at my house, fortunately my uncle and his family are on vacation so we moved into his house for the time being. I’ve also been busy doing a Peripheral Blood Stem Cell donation (a type of bone marrow donation). I signed up throughRead more