Potato Leek Soup is, hands down, one of my favorite soups. This comforting, simple, and nourishing soup is one of the best options for a quick weeknight meal, as it uses pantry vegetables (potatoes and onions) and easy-to-grow parsley (or basil, or cilantro). And, due to its simple preparation, it’s easy to get on the table…
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Broccoli (or whatever) Stir-fry with Tofu
So, admittedly, I used frozen broccoli for this dish. In the past, my attempts to add frozen broccoli in stir fry has resulted in a squishy, sad, overcooked disappointment. The key, it seems, is to thaw the frozen broccoli completely and then spin the water out with a salad spinner. Note on salad spinners: you…
Baked Sweet Roots with thyme (or whatever)
Baked Sweet Roots with Thyme (or whatever) Recipe is so simple to make! AND, it’s popular! I’ve prepared it for many a potluck, and someone always asks me for the recipe, and the dish is always empty when I bring it home (because that’s the real test, right?). Roots are actually winter season vegetables, but…
Thai Basil Stir Fry
Thai basil is a tender perennial herb that is typically grown as an annual in Central Texas. Thai Basil is a pretty plant, too, with purple flowers and gorgeous green foliage. Its leaves are a little spicy with a mildly sweet undertone that some people compare to licorice. I agree that it does taste a…