Truth be told, I’m lazy. I have a minimal amount of energy that I need to spend carefully — to accomplish tasks and to enjoy living. If there’s a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table, I’m in. The Instant Pot is feeding my slothful ways. It’s like having a clever helper working away…
Watercress Velouté and Liquid Gold
My parents tended their garden lovingly and composted their leftovers to nourish the soil. My dad even went so far as to cart out liquid gold to the garden, giving the compost a dose of much-needed nitrogen. Although I’ve been a pretty good daughter, composting is not my bag. Being jittery, I do, however, save every miniscule vegetable scrap…
Laura’s Gazpacho – Lawfully Good
How do you know it’s summer for real? Aside from the date on the calendar, it’s the tangy tasting, refreshing gazpacho that tips you off. Forget smoothies and stop worrying about getting enough vegetables. Simply sip on a cup full of Laura’s Gazpacho and let the good times roll. If you don’t count the dressing, Laura’s Gazpacho has just 3 ingredients….
Bloody Mary Lentil Soup
Only one more week of winter! Let’s get the party started! This is all the appetizer you will need to put everyone in a good mood. Kids at the table? No problem, just serve them Virgin Mary Lentil Soup. Tastes fantastic either way. Bloody Mary Lentil Soup 1 T olive oil 2 onions, chopped 4…
Apple Onion Soup with Thyme – Divine!
“A” is for apple and perfect marks—apples are perfect fruits for caramelizing alongside onions. Coincidence? I think not. If you want to try a lighter onion soup than the traditional French variety, this one will thrill your tastebuds. If you want traditional French onion soup with a twist, cover the crisped bread on your Apple Onion…
Curried Peach Squash Soup
We are straddling seasons—one toe in winter, both hands white knuckled grasping tenaciously and struggling feverishly to hang on to any shred of a memory of summer. Or is that just me? So here’s a soup that bridges the seasonal gap. I live by turning lemons into lemonade—but not literally. I don’t drink sweetened drinks. But…