Tubers & Squash
I happen to have a potato loving family, which will be evident as your peruse this recipe collection. Possibly related to our Irish and German heritage we love all varieties of tubers and seasonal squash. Take a look at how I prepare these for my loved ones from oven roasted to soups.
Spiced Butternut Soup
The weather has turned cold here in Foix these final days of winter with a mix of snow and rain each day. This delightful and colorful soup brightened the dreary day and was delicious! Ingredients…
Creamy Butternut Sage Pasta
Inspiration for this recipe came in the form of my prolific sage plant and the oversized butternut squash that arrived in my CSA last week. As I write this it is seriously taking every bit…
Mindful Slaw
Chopping these gorgeous vegetables is a perfect opportunity to practice mindfulness in simple everyday kitchen tasks. Take your time and appreciate the gift of this present moment. Ingredients Salad 1 large or 2 medium…
Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat
Enjoy this refreshing potato salad from the Swabian region of Germany. Be sure to plan ahead as it improves when the potatoes are given a few hours to absorb the simple dressing. Ingredients 1 ½…
Blistered Okra and Tomatoes
Ingredients 500 g organic okra, well dried and stems trimmed (careful not to open pods and expose the seeds) Avocado, grapeseed or olive oil Juice from one whole lemon Sea salt Za’atar seasoning mix (make…
Lemon Kale Pesto with Pasta
If you are on the lookout for a quick, healthy and satisfying weeknight meal, search no further. This lemony kale pesto is as nutrient dense as it is delicious. A favorite way to serve it…
Stuffed Tex-Mex Sweet Potatoes
Don’t waste any time waiting for a special occasion to make this yummy dish. It goes together in a snap as you prepare the filling and topping while the potatoes bake to a creamy and…
Herbed Carmelized Sweet Potatoes
If you have never been a sweet potato fan, here is the recipe to change your mind. And if you already have a fondness for this tuber, you are really in for a treat. This…
Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
The months of November and December are a perfect time for sharing with others the goodness of plant-based eating. Trust me, your gorgeous veggies will always be the first to go, hands down, at every…
Black Bean and Butternut Squash Stew
Is it simmering stew season yet? Just to be clear, that means a veggie-full stew, and this one totally fits the bill. Not only is it packed with fall harvest vegetables, the spice combination is…
Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Tahini Sauce
The pairing of creamy, steamed sweet potato with tangy, tahini topping is a match made in heaven. The simplicity begins with a short, accessible list of ingredients — and there is virtually no clean-up! Serve…
Awesome Raw Falafel
I will admit to being a huge falafel fan — and yet I know well that deep frying doesn’t serve my body. All I have to do to remember is eat a few. 😉 So…