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Ramen Noodle Soup with Spinach and Poached Eggs
Instant ramen, that old dorm-room standby, gets a massive upgrade when you ditch the artificial flavor packet in favor of fragrant aromatics and fresh spinach. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon…
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Avocado Garlic Aioli
One of my all-time favourite ways to enjoy Yukon Gold potatoes! Smashed, crispy, and served with an addictive – yet healthy – avocado garlic aioli sauce. These smashed…
Green Gazpacho
Gazpacho is an incredibly refreshing, yet filling, cold soup made from bread and vegetables. It’s the perfect summer meal when it’s so hot you don’t feel like eating…
Onion Purée
Swap Cream with Onion Purée for Better, Brighter Flavor Maybe you come seeking dairy-free recipes, or want to make vegan risotto. Maybe you live a crazy-healthy lifestyle, or…
Fried Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients 12 small red potatoes (1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter; 1-1/2 to 2 pounds total) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon…
Blackberry Five Spice Sauce
Serve with grilled pork tenderloin, chicken or duck. Chinese five-spice sauce can be found in the Asian foods section of better grocers. Ingredients 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple…
Chipotle Pepper Cream Sauce
For a little spice, this tofu cheese sauce includes chipotle pepper, and is delicious tossed over pasta or steamed veggies Ingredients 6 ounces (170 g) light tofu 3/4…
Thai Pumpkin Soup
Serve garnished with chopped cilantro, chopped peanuts, and sour cream or plain yogurt. Ingredients 1/2 large onion, peeled, chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 Tablespoon tomato paste…
Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup
Ingredients 4 (244 g) medium carrots, peeled, halved or 2 cups chopped 1/4 (18 g) small onion, peeled or 2 Tablespoons chopped 4 small garlic cloves, peeled 2…
Cream of Spinach Soup
Ingredients 2 Tablespoons (20 g) onion, peeled, chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 pound (277 g) fresh spinach, washed 2 cups (480 ml) low sodium chicken or vegetable…
