Sweet Cashew Cardamom Chowder

My time in the kitchen serves both as a creative outlet and a form of meditation. I crave my “canvas” and the time to create new and interesting dishes – or even just the same old ‘go-to’ meals we so often indulge in at our home. Either way, slicing, spicing, stirring, and serving soothes my…

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Broccoli Fennel Soup

I really do love soup. Especially when it’s cold. It seems like this winter has been particularly cold. I’m ready to move to San Diego. But first, I suppose, I’ll have my fill of heart and soul warming and truly nourishing winter soup. Broccoli Fennel Soup 1 Tbs. coconut oil 1 Tbs. fennel seeds 1/2…

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Silky Zucchini Basil Soup

Soup season has officially arrived! Sure, there are those crazies that eat cold soup during the summer, and even the sillier folks who sweat bullets in the heat of the season, slurping on piping hot soups and stews. Me, I am NOT a fan of cold soups (okay, I made an exception for Chunky Summer…

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Chunky Summer Gazpacho

It’s hot. Sometimes you just need a break from the heat of the stove and even the heat of the grill. Cool as a cucumber ~ hot as a tomato. (Or, in our house, sometimes you’re just too hot, you couldn’t even imagine eating a tomato!) Chunky Summer Gazpacho 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and…

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