Now that we’re having consistently cooler weather, I am craving homemade soup. I’ve never been a fan of brothy, chunky soups, but thick pureed soups are right up my alley. Featuring creamy butternut squash, broth, a mix of comforting spices and a hint of tart granny smith apple, this sou[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Healthy Eating’
October 15th, 2011 - 8:59 am § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Brownie Mix + Canned Pumpkin= Amazing Brownie Bites
If you’ve never used canned pumpkin as a lower fat/calorie baking swap, I’m about to rock your world. Applesauce, mashed bananas, and other fruit purees get all the love when it comes to healthier baking substitutions, but I find canned pumpkin to be the top swap for brownies, carrot c[...]
October 13th, 2011 - 8:25 pm § in ENTERTAINING, RECIPES
Easy Entertaining: Cucumber Water
Life’s about simple pleasures, right? Whether you entertain a lot, or are looking for a new way to ‘spice’ up your daily H2O, I’ve got an idea for you: cucumber water. Inspired by my former roommate Gabi, adding a few thin cucumber slices to a pitcher or glass of water genera[...]
September 11th, 2011 - 6:05 pm § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Caribbean Succotash
The first hints of fall may be in the air, but that doesn’t mean I’m ready for the changing of the seasons. Inspired by a Jamaican recipe in Bon Appétit’s January 2011 issue, I recently whipped up a scrumptious vegan-friendly Caribbean Succotash. Made with a mix of fresh and froz[...]
April 13th, 2011 - 10:49 pm § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Sesame Soba Noodle Salad
Fun fact: I’m a whiz at stir-frys and noodle salads. I love taking a few simple ingredients and turning them into a decadent, flavorful dish. This noodle salad recipe takes healthy whole wheat soba noodles and dresses them up with a mix of fresh, aromatic flavors including toasted sesame oil, [...]