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  • Turkey Chili
    Main Course,  Recipes

    Turkey Chili with Kale and White Beans

    A healthy turkey chili/soup packed with flavor.

  • Pork Stew with Mushrooms and Artichokes
    Main Course,  Recipes

    Pork Stew with Mushrooms and Artichokes

    Pork Stew with Mushrooms and Artichokes

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    Permission to be Imperfect (Beef Soup with Wild Rice)

    Recipe for Beef soup with vegetables and wild rice.

  • Tomato and fennel soup
    Main Course,  Recipes

    Slow Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup with Smoked Paprika

    Slow roasted tomato and fennel soup made with fresh tomatoes and garnished with smoked paprika.

  • White Bean Soup with Greens and Homemade Italian Sausage
    Main Course,  Recipes

    Soup Swap Party; White Bean Soup with Greens and Homemade Italian Sausage

    A recipe for white bean soup with greens and sausage and tips on throwing a Soup Swap party.

  • Main Course,  Recipes

    Roasted Potato and Leek Soup

    While it may technically be spring, I'm well aware that many parts of the country are still buried under snow or at least suffering with chilly temperatures. This recipe for Roasted Potato and Leek Soup should help banish any chill…

  • Lentil Soup
    Main Course,  Recipes

    French Green Lentil and Spinach Soup with Cilantro Yogurt

    French Green Lentil and Spinach Soup with Cilantro Yogurt

  • Black Bean Soup with Avocado
    Main Course,  Recipes

    Black Bean Soup with Avocado Salsa

    An easy, vegan-friendly, black bean soup with avocado salsa.

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Dinner at home, Yellowtail/Hamachi two ways. Crudo Dinner at home, Yellowtail/Hamachi two ways. Crudo with cucumber, lemon juice, coriander seed, sesame oil, and sweet soy sauce. Grilled with avocado, lemon juice, fresh herbs and pink and green peppercorns.
Fish freshly caught by our friend @elnomad1 This was some of the best yellowtail I've ever had!
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#hamachi #yellowtail #cooking #cookingathome #crudo
Happy Holidays! Tonight's birthday/Xmas Eve cake i Happy Holidays! Tonight's birthday/Xmas Eve cake is a Chocolate sour cream cake with cream cheese frosting and homemade toffee!
#chocolate #chocolatecake #toffee #desserts #christmas #holiday
California Nicoise style salad (subbed avocado for California Nicoise style salad (subbed avocado for potatoes) with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette. 
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#salad #healtyfood #pescatarian  #formerchef #weightwatchers #3points
Every year like clockwork. Pumpkin Chiffon Pie=Tha Every year like clockwork. Pumpkin Chiffon Pie=Thanksgiving for me. 
The recipe and the story behind this pie lives on the blog. Link in profile.
Today I made fresh roasted tomato soup with the la Today I made fresh roasted tomato soup with the last of the tomatoes from my garden!
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#tomatosoup #grilledcheese #vegetarian #vegan
Dinner; double thick pork chops topped with a fres Dinner; double thick pork chops topped with a fresh tomato sauce made with onions, garlic, green chili and capers. Served with brown rice and roasted asparagus. 

#dinner #porkchops #tomatoes #pork #formerchef
Want an easy and healthy week night meal? Try maki Want an easy and healthy week night meal? Try making wonton soup. Use frozen wontons, lots of vegetables (carrots, cabbage,  bok choy, zucchini,  whateveryou have), fresh ginger, homemade (or boxed/canned) chicken stock, and chili oil. Delicious and satisfying!
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Going to the Hollywood Bowl and made my own "picni Going to the Hollywood Bowl and made my own "picnic boxes". Seared wild salmon, brown rice and bean salad, asparagus,  tzatziki, roasted vegetables,  tomatoes and feta.
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