Category Archives: Recipes
Mexican Butternut Squash Soup
This soup is a twist on more traditional butternut squash soup recipes. The Mexican flavors come together really nicely. This soup has a little kick to it. Chipotle peppers in adobo can be very spicy, so you may want to use just one pepper at first. Save the other pepper and add it later after [...]
Best Ever Guacamole
I like my guacamole chunky, so I use a knife to mix the avocado. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 8 dashes Tabasco sauce 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin (or more) [...]
Spring Barley Risotto with Asparagus
This risotto is a delicious, healthier alternative to risotto made with rice. I soak my barley ahead of time. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: about 45 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup pearl barley 2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced & washed well 1/2 cup [...]
Stir-Fried Kale, Carrots, and Walnuts
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 6 – 7 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 bunch kale 3 teaspoons peanut oil 1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 2 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks 2 [...]