Spicy Black Bean Soup This spicy black bean soup is simple to prepare and loaded with plant-based protein for a healthy and filling lunch idea. I wasn’t always a fan of beans. In fact, when I was a kid I used to hate them. I thought they were weird and mushy and the texture…
Simple Summer Gazpacho There is nothing quite like a bowl of refreshing gazpacho on a hot summer day and this simple summer gazpacho recipe is exactly that! Made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber and a drizzle of olive oil, this simple gazpacho recipe is filled with all of the flavours of summer, while being quick…
Portuguese Soup (Caldo Verde) Caldo Verde Portuguese soup is a simple recipe made of potatoes, kale, and a little sausage, and it is the perfect heart-warming soup for a cold and rainy day. If you are wondering if I am Portuguese because I am posting a Portuguese soup, the answer is no. If the…
Easy Beef Stew Nothing says comfort like beef stew, and this easy beef stew recipe is healthy and heart-warming! ‘Cockles of the heart’ is an expression that my dad used to say when I was a kid. I never really thought anything of it, it seemed like a totally normal expression to me, until…
Mushroom, Potato & Leek Soup A creamy mushroom potato and leek soup made without any cream. Potato Mushroom Soup with Leeks Cream-based soups are a classic cooking method, but there are truly so many more options and ways to create that velvety texture in soups. What most people may, or may not, realize is that…
Homemade Chicken Stock This simple homemade chicken stock is a classic recipe and the perfect base for a wide variety of soups and stews, and a simple kitchen skill that anyone can master. When I first began making my own soups I always opted for the convenience of store-bought broth or stock cubes. I’m…
Sweet Pea Soup Soup season isn’t only for root vegetables, the frozen friends of summer are not to be forgotten and this sweet pea soup does just that! Minty and fresh, and made with fresh or frozen peas, this soup brings a certain brightness to those cold winter days. I’m often asked if frozen…
Roasted Pumpkin Soup Made with fragrant spices and freshly roasted pumpkin, this roasted pumpkin soup is filled with all of the flavours of fall! Pumpkins are for more than just carving, pies and lattes! While making a pumpkin pie is as easy as running to the store to buy a can of purée, and…
Chilli has always been a winter staple for me, my mom used to make it for us, and although I probably like mine a lot spicer now, it always reminds me of home. Most chilli recipes call for a lot of beef, and a touch of beans, but I like to turn my recipe on its head. A half serving of beef and a double portion of beans makes this dish a protein powerhouse and the perfect winter dinner. Red’s Bean & Beef ChilliYou can easily omit the beef all together in this recipe and add another ca […]
Good ol’ minestrone. A childhood classic, with a bit of a twist. The typical minestrone soup is a combination of a simple broth, a mixture of veggies with a little noodle or rice. I’ve mixed this version up by simply swapping the noodles for some cannellini beans to help kick on the protein content, and included some kale to add some much needed greens. Kale & White Bean MinestroneVegetarian & Gluten-FreeServes 4-6Ingredients2 tbsp butter or olive oil1 leek1 carrot1 celery stalk1 […]
A simple seasonal soup that is rich in flavour and packs a real nutritional punch. Loaded with powerful antioxidant vitamins A and C, this soup is the perfect recipe to help you beat the cold weather flu. The recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer to keep you going through the week. Curried Coconut Butternut Squash SoupGluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan & PaleoServes 6Ingredients:1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed1 yellow oni […]