Posts Tagged ‘lemon’
2 Easter Side Dish Recipes!
Happy SPRING! Easter is tomorrow and I know it’s last minute but I thought it was important to address the holiday and your potential feasting needs. If you celebrate Easter, I’m sure you have your own traditions, but I feel like there’s usually brunch involved, right? So, for those planning to skip the hotel buffets…
Read MoreTurkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)
Turkish red lentil soup, is a new favorite of mine — it’s velvety and creamy, despite containing absolutely no cream! What I love most about this nutrient-packed recipe (plant-based protein, and fiber, and antioxidants, oh my!) is that it’s wonderfully low-maintenance. Red lentils are light, quick and versatile. No waiting for the beans to soak…
Read More3 Memorial Day Side Dishes!
Summer is coming. For those of you planning to do some holiday weekend hosting, I’ve rounded up three of my favorite warm weather eats for your feasting pleasure. There’s a little something for everyone, and I promise each of these recipes will lead to all types of compliments and general swooning. Happy grilling, friends! Lemon…
Read More2 Bright & Fresh Spring Salads!
With the amazing produce spring brings, one of the best ways to enjoy it is in a fresh salad! From peas to leafy greens to asparagus, here are two great recipes for tossing together all your seasonal favorites. Simple, bright, and delicious. Spring Quinoa Salad with Peas and Lemon Feta Vinaigrette A salad like this…
Read More10 Minute Artichoke & White Bean Toast
In all seriousness, this is very good toast. And I know because my family loves toast. At least 50% of their breakfast and lunch are some form of toast, and they usually fall into two categories: avocado or bean spread (i.e. hummus, white bean, etc.). There’s not much variation in our avocado smash (why mess…
Read MoreRoasted Broccoli & Lemon Soup with Cheesy Croutons
A springtime soup?? Stay with me here, I promise it works and it’s delicious. Of course we usually associate soup with winter. Big, hearty flavors. Dark colors. Lots of spices. It’s one of winter’s best comfort foods for a reason. But this year, I’ve really been into spring soups as well. Perhaps it’s because spring is…
Read MoreSimple Summer Gazpacho
I took my first sip of this chilled soup and was immediately hooked! Crisp veggies, chopped garlic, and a drizzle of oil and fresh lemon juice whiz together in a food processor or blender, and the result is a delicious, cool, no-cook meal perfect for dishing into big bowls or serving as appetizer-sized shooters. It’s…
Read MoreCreamy White Bean Soup with Lemon and Rosemary
I feel like we could all use a bit of comfort right now. This white bean soup is a quick, easy, and comforting meal that’s perfect for both busy weeknights and work-from-home lunching. And while the ingredient list is modest and mostly pantry staples, the soup packs a serious flavor (and nutritional!) punch, and is perfect…
Read MoreSun-Dried Tomato White Bean Dip
If you like hummus even half as much as I do, you’re definitely going to love this dip. It’s smooth and creamy, boasts plenty of health benefits, and happens to be rather striking. Plus, the deliciousness magically comes together in less than 5 minutes. Just rinse and drain cannelini beans, blitz it in a food…
Read MoreCozy Lemon Rice Soup
This Lemon Rice Soup is pure comfort. There’s no other way to say it. It’s the perfect balance of creamy, lemony, peppery, fresh, herby deliciousness. Best served with warm, crusty bread for dipping. Fresh herbs = fresh flavor. My favorite part of this soup is the fresh herbs. Parsley and oregano are two of my…
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