Mung Bean Stew #JivaOrganic

Mung Bean Stew #JivaOrganics

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. I’ve got another Indian-inspired dish for you today — Mung Bean Stew. Mung Beans (or Moong Dal) are part of the legume family and native to India. I’ve never cooked with them before. Actually, I’ve never eaten them before either. I was given […]

Tomato-Basil Soup with Vanilla #VanillaWeek

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Welcome to #VanillaWeek, hosted by Terri from Love and Confections! The #VanillaWeek bloggers have joined forces to bring you some delicious recipes, all featuring one main ingredient — Vanilla! We hope you join us throughout the week where we will be sharing vanilla recipes […]

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup #SundaySupper

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox.  Use up the rest of those Thanksgiving sweet potatoes in this Creamy Sweet Potato Soup. No heavy cream needed here — pureed sweet potatoes are all you need to give this soup its rich and luxurious texture. I’m about to give you […]

Roasted Red Pepper Greek Yogurt Gazpacho

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Soup lovers rejoice! You can enjoy layer upon layer of flavor in soup during the hot summer months. Chilled soups like this Roasted Red Pepper Greek Yogurt Gazpacho are healthy and refreshing, exactly what you want in the perfect summertime recipe. I wouldn’t necessarily […]

Guest Post: Split Pea and Porcini Mushroom Soup from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

The guest posting continues as I am wandering around New Orleans. Today Cindy from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings is here to share a delicious vegetarian soup with you! I met Cindy through the Sunday Supper movement when she so graciously agreed to help me get acquainted with the group. I appreciated her then, and I appreciate […]

Pumpkin, Chickpea and Lentil Stew for #SundaySupper

Today is the first Sunday Supper of 2014! We’re “Slowly Bringing in the New Year” with a roundup of great recipes for your slow cooker. Thank you to Cindy from Cindy’s Recipes and Writing for hosting! I’m going to make a valiant attempt to use mine more often this year, especially for soups and stews. […]

Lantana Restaurant Review: Victoria’s Peruvian Cuisine

What do you think of when I say Peruvian Food? Drawing a blank? I was. But after dining at Victoria’s Peruvian Cuisine in Lantana, I will never ever draw a blank again. Fresh ingredients, robust flavors, a made-to-order menu, and an extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff. This is a restaurant definitely worth checking out. It’s […]

My Newfound Love for Soup

I’ve been on a soup kick lately. I never used to be a big soup person — except for Bubby’s matzo ball soup and the crab bisque at The Crab Trap back in Somers Point, New Jersey; never been one to get excited about soup. Maybe it’s the time of year, or… maybe I’m just […]