Turkish 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…

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Irish Lentil Stew + Whole Wheat Soda Bread

Rich, earthy, and full of healthy vegetables. Toast to the luck of the Irish with this hearty stew! This is the perfect dish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (or any day, for that matter)! This Irish stew recipe may be meatless, but it still has an incredibly rich, deep flavor thanks to the chunky vegetables and…

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Creamy White Bean Soup

This white bean soup is a simple, easy, and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights. And while the ingredient list is modest and mostly pantry staples, the soup packs a serious flavor (and nutritional!) punch. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different greens! I love kale, but the soup is also excellent with arugula, spinach,…

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Roasted Carrots with Maple Pecans & Goat Cheese

It’s almost Thanksgiving and I thought you may be on the hunt for a fancy new side.  This dish is one of my favorite rustic fall sides. Sliced carrots, tossed with a heavenly mixture of olive oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon and then studded with fresh thyme, these carrots caramelize as they roast, yielding perfectly…

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Cozy 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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Carrot Orange & Red Pepper Soup

A simple soup that can be served hot or cold. It’s been a bit difficult to decide between warm weather soup and cold weather soup, our temperature here in Maine has fluctuated so much. I started out having this carrot soup warm the first day and then cold the next day. I’m thrilled to report…

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Hearty Lentil & Herb Soup

This is the perfect cozy meal to kick off your New Year! After trying many versions of this soup at home, I think I finally nailed it. Creamy potatoes are cooked with tender carrots, celery and lightly scented with rosemary and thyme. When pureed together with the protein-packed lentils, you are left with a warm…

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Moroccan Chickpea Carrot Salad with Pistachios

There are a few reasons I love adore this carrot salad. First, it’s absolutely delicious. The tart lime dressing, spiced by cumin & turmeric, takes a plain carrot salad and turns it into a dish worth getting excited about. The dates are sweet, the pistachios are salty. The whole package is an amazing combination. Forget…

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The Doctor

Make this juice and feel the fruit and veggie vibes! The Doctor is the name of this juice that I order every time I visit Food & Thought which happens to be one of my favorite health food stores located in Naples, Florida. Last year the store came out with a cookbook and I had…

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“Hello Gorgeous” Juice

This just might be one of the best things you can put in your body. Clean, fresh, vitamin boosted juice will make even the most vegetable scared soul want to jump for joy. This delicious vegetable cocktail has become a big part of my daily regime. It incorporates one of my favorite beauty weapons: the…

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