Good food feeds the soul
The farmers market here in Portugal right now is an abundance of spring veg and herbs. Fresh fava beans, new potatoes still wearing their dirt, fennel, green peas still in the pod, courgettes (zucchini), and mint… so much bright green mint it’s practically growing in …
Updated May 2026 — Originally published May 2022. When the hubby was back visiting his parents in the States, I got serious about finding the perfect black bean burger recipe. Not one of those dense, mushy imposters that leaves you wishing you’d just ordered the …
Sooooo, what do you make when you buy the biggest head of cauliflower you’ve ever seen? For starters, Moroccan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Wraps with a Sriracha Aioli. This recipe is 100% addicted and keeps you coming back for more. Plus, it’s so freaking …
Rice! I’m gonna be totally honest with you guys. I don’t share a lot of rice dishes because I don’t eat a lot of rice dishes. Although that is changing. Today, I’m sharing my Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans recipe which I learned to …
One thing I LOVE – besides the yumminess – of Spinach and Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk is how quick and easy it is to make. Making it perfect for days when you want a meal with loads of flavor but also don’t have time …
Have a loaf of dried-out crusty bread lying around your kitchen? Don’t toss it. Instead, chop it up into chunks and toss it into the oven to make croutons for salads or dishes like my Pane Cotto with Swiss Chard. It’s healthy, quick, and easy …
Having tried several falafel recipes at home in the past, I was a little hesitant to try again. My first few attempts hadn’t gone so well. But the hubby and I hadn’t been able to get by our favorite falafel restaurant because of lockdown. SO, …
Updated May 2026 — Originally published June 2017. There’s a diner in Denver called Pete’s Kitchen that does two things exceptionally well. The first is a smothered breakfast burrito covered in green chili I used to enjoy after a night out dancing. The second is …
The first of the fresh summer sweet corn is in the markets. Which means it’s time Summer Vegetable and Corn Chowder. Usually, I wait until the corn is overflowing from the summer harvest to make this dish, but I’m feeling the urge now. This beautiful …
I’m going vegetarian and gluten-free in this episode of BETTER YOU. And I’ll be very surprised if you miss the meat in this taco. Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Black Bean Tacos with Smoked Spanish Paprika and Chili Aioli is on the menu today. As a …