Quinoa, Black Bean and Mango Salad
This lime spiked summer salad is so very refreshing in this hot weather. Quinoa is an ancient grain known for being gluten free and a complete source of protein. Combined with the black beans, this salad has plenty of protein and fiber for the vegetarian or omnivores alike.
Basil Walnut Pesto
The fresh basil in my North Carolina garden is going wild. I wanted to harvest it at its peak and my mind turned to pesto. This pesto freezes well or can be stored in the refrigerator for days. I love a good garlicky pesto but rarely have pine nuts in the pantry, the typical nut used in pesto. We always have a big jar of walnuts, however, so I thought I’d try this substitute.
Lentil Soup - Simple, Comforting, and Healthy
The cure for all that ails you - I have worked on perfecting this soup over several iterations. It is rich and hearty and the vitamins are just leaping out of the bowl at you.
Simple Collard Greens
Southerners just love their collard greens. As a new transplant to North Carolina, have learned a lot about their unique regional foods, collards being one of them….
Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread
This is crazy good soda bread and we often eat it right out of the oven with a smear of salted butter or a drizzle of local honey. Mike is the bread maker in the family and he usually makes this on a weekend, never lasting the day, especially if our kids are home.
Cilantro Hemp Seed Pesto
A simple and refreshing pesto that is creamy and flavorful is my latest favorite to dollop on most anything… roasted vegetables, fish, tacos, bowls and corn on the cob. A nut free and dairy free condiment made with a few simple ingredients of cilantro, hemp seeds, garlic, jalapeño and olive oil.
Homemade Stock made with Vegetable Scraps
This simple homemade vegetable stock is very sustainable and its rich flavor really makes it worth the little effort.
