Vegetarian
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“Look, Mommy — a radish!” I beam as my toddler excitedly points to the stack of pink-hued veggies on the table and correctly shouts the name. It’s Saturday morning and we’re wandering between tents at the local Cherry Creek Farmers’ Market. For years I’ve enjoyed frequenting markets around town. I’d saunter through comparing quality, chatting…
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Looking to alleviate guilt while indulging in a chocolate fix? This lavender black bean brownie recipe offers the added bonus of calcium and iron from lavender as well as protein, iron and fiber from the black beans — and your taste buds will never know the difference. Enjoy! 2 C. black beans (pre-soaked) 3 eggs…
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I’ve always had a love affair with dandelions. After brutal Midwest winters, seeing those first buds of yellow poke through the earth gave me hope. They represented the oncoming of warmer, longer days when I could play outside from the first hint of a sunbeam until well-past the arrival of dusk’s lightning bugs. I interlaced…
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Protein packed and high in fiber, this hearty soup will keep you filled while giving your immune system a boost. 6 C. soaked red lentils 3 C. tomato paste or puree 2 medium yellow onions, chopped 5 medium carrots, chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 6 C. vegetable stock 1 tsp cumin 1/2 C. lemon juice…