If you haven’t tried to grill your sweet potatoes before then you are in for a treat. The grill caramelizes the sugars in the potatoes to form nice crusty grill marks over a soft interior.
Grilled Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
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Lentil & Chestnut Soup
Fresh chestnuts are a treat only available during the winter holiday season in most regions, but canned are available year-round, making this soup a treat you can enjoy anytime. Fresh do substitute well for canned if you can get them! Tip: If you don’t have an immersion blender, allow the soup to cool and puree […]
Fennel Barley Risotto
Fennel is a delicious plant from bulb to seed. The mild flavor is reminiscent of licorice, but in a light and fresh way that primarily adds sweetness to the dishes it accompanies. This barley dish, which is made in a slow cooker to achieve a risotto-like texture, is the perfect place for fennel to show […]
Chicken Chili
Expand your chili repertoire with this simple white chili. This recipe makes a small batch, which is perfect for testing something new, but it can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a bigger group. Try your hand at playing with great chili: for a slightly sweeter profile, use a red or orange bell pepper […]
Texmex Tomato Soup
If you want the comfort of tomato soup, but livelier, this recipe is for you. Spiced up with classic Mexican flavors and topped with crunchy tortillas, this spin on tomato soup is a fresh take on an old favorite. Tip: If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can use a regular food processor or […]
Yogurt Guacamole
Yogurt has a good amount of protein and a flavorful tang that makes a solid addition to guacamole, rounding out the nutritional profile and providing a fun variation on a favorite flavor.
Roasted Tomato Soup
Commercially produced tomato soups often rely on added sugar and salt for flavor. This recipe uses roasting to concentrate the sugars naturally present in the vegetables and a lovely blend of fresh herbs for a more nutritious take that’s absolutely delicious. Great with a chunk of warm crusty bread.
Roasted Butternut Soup
This soup will keep you warm on a cold, snowy night. For a creamier dish, finish with a dollop of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt. If you enjoy a bit spice, take the flavor up a notch with a dash of cayenne pepper. Serve it over a bed of greens and good, crusty whole-grain bread.