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Green Lentil Soup
In the words of Dead Prez in the classic vegetarian anthem, Be Healthy, “Lentil soup is mental fruit.” I couldn’t agree more! The quintessential fall/winter soup is lentil soup. Lentils are packed with protein and dietary fiber and do not have to be soaked prior to cooking (unlike other dry legumes). I based my latest […]
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Baked Acorn Squash, Braised Greens, & Corn
Nothing says fall like acorn squash! This has become our most beloved squash whether baked simply or stuffed with a hearty filling. Most of the ingredients for this autumn supper came from our CSA or the Ithaca Farmers Market. I also tried to replicate a dish from one of our favorite restaurants, Just a Taste. […]
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Arugula salad with lime-cilantro dressing, spicy black beans, & grilled corn
This meal was inspired by my desire to use fresh veggies from my CSA share and local legumes and corn. I also want to start focusing on making my own dressings for salads. Using inspiration from several different lime-cilantro dressings I found online, I came up with this recipe. It makes approximately 1/2 cup of […]
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Corn Fritters with Sweet Chili Sauce, Black Beans, Beets, & Collard Greens
Finding a new recipe that coincides with a beloved treat such as corn fritters is true bliss! We had recently enjoyed corn fritters from Macro Mamas at the Ithaca Farmers Market. I thought I’d surprise the man by making them homemade when I stumbled upon this amazing recipe for corn fritters with homemade sweet chili […]
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Broccoli & Cauliflower Stir-Fry with Tofu
Using fresh vegetables from our CSA (broccoli, cauliflower, & more greens), my husband made a tasty stir-fry recently. Using this recipe as his inspiration, he omitted the sweetener, broth, and corn starch. He also used different veggies (see list above). The recipe can be easily adapted depending on taste and vegetable preferences. It was a […]