Spring. Cherry blossoms. Daffodils. Tulips. Yet when spring cooking time arrives, there is one green vegetable that always comes first to mind. Asparagus.
“Jonas” is behind us, but the snow on the ground all around makes me crave hot, thick, rich winter soups. And what can be better than a hardy white bean and beef soup? Continue reading Winter White Bean Soup
The polar vortex and DC split ways by now, but I have just realized many of my friends and family had no idea how to keep themselves warm during those freezing nights. My solution is simple: a boiling hot, simple and hardy chicken vegetable noodle soup!
summary: Fresh asparagus, leeks, shallots and spinach cooked and pureed into a perfect summer chiller. Don’t forget the drizzle of rosemary infused olive oil to finish the dish! Continue reading Chilled Asparagus Soup
Mid November in DC, and the nights are getting longer and colder. This week we have frost almost every night, and the slippery slope of eating more filling food to keep warm and feel good is smoother than ever. What can we eat on a cold night without feeling guilty about the pre-holidays diet? One simple tasty solution is minestrone soup: warm, filling and scrumptious. This is a great cold night dinner. Including suitable “good carbs”, it will make it a meal that will not leave us hungry half an hour later.
A full meal in a pot. Tajin or Tabekha in North Africa, casserole, cassoulet or stew for the rest of the world, chicken thighs and green peas are flavored with Mediterranean spices and cooked together till flavors blend to a perfect dish for warming a chilly autumn night. A perfect dish for cumin lovers. Serve with couscous or brown rice for the full North African experience
Thanksgiving. Autumn. Turning Leafs. Enjoy this low fat recipe that brings to light the rich and earthy flavors of fall as the opener for your Thanksgiving feast or as a warmer for a chilly autumn evening.
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