Mushroom Barley Soup

Mushroom Barley Soup

More than a soup, this is a meal in itself—flavorful, filling, and nutrient-dense. Mushrooms contain many disease fighting compounds.  Mushrooms and greens (spinach, kale, etc) together makes a powerful immune booster combination [su_expanding_quote_book...
Spicy Kale and Garbanzo Stew

Spicy Kale and Garbanzo Stew

This hearty chili-like stew is loaded with flavor. It’s delicious the first night, even tastier the next day and is one of my favorites to freeze for weeknights when I won’t have time to cook dinner. The trick is to remember to take it out of the freezer...
Meatless or Not Lentil Chili

Meatless or Not Lentil Chili

Make it vegan by leaving out the beef. It’s also an easy way to make a dinner for both omnivores and non-vegans. Cook the ground beef separately, set aside. Once the chili is cooked split it into two pots and add the cooked beef into one of the pots. I’ve...
African Coconut Soup with Chickpeas

African Coconut Soup with Chickpeas

I love this nutrient dense soup; it is a comfort soup and is especially delicious in cold weather. Like all beans, chickpeas (garbanzo) are a super food because of their substantial nutritional content (protein, B vitamins, iron, folate, potassium, magnesium and...