Butter beans and fragrant leeks melt into a smoky and garlicky Spanish-flavored tomato broth, laced with succulent just-wilted spinach. Serve with a thick slice of crusty bread for a satisfying vegan dinner that cooks in only 30 minutes A Weeknight Dinner with Bold Spanish Flavors read more
Coconut black rice pudding is a treat for your eyes as well as your taste buds. A tropical twist on traditional rice pudding, this version is packed with coconut flavor (featuring 3 types of coconut!), antioxidant-rich (and stunning) black rice, and a hint of sweetness. read more
Citrus ginger tea is a delightful blend of spicy ginger, zesty citrus juice, and honey that will warm you from the inside out. This tea will awaken your senses, strengthen your immune and digestive systems and give you a natural energy boost. The best ginger read more
Luscious and creamy Lemongrass Pumpkin Soup pairs roasted pumpkin with Vietnamese flavors to create your next favorite pumpkin soup. This easy soup hits all the right spots for dinner on a cold and dark night. Why this recipe works After a prolific harvest of pumpkin read more
Maitake mushroom chips are crispy and surprisingly meaty. Eat straight out of the oven or use them to top salads, pasta, or roasted chicken dishes. Maitake Mushrooms This past fall I was generously gifted a freshly foraged maitake mushroom (thank you Marcus!). Maitake, or hen-of-the-woods, read more
Baked apple oatmeal is loaded with goodness- oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, raisins, warming spices, and of course apples, all baked together with a creamy custard. This is a perfect way to start off your days in fall, and is especially nice to make on chilly read more
Raw unsalted sunflower seeds are my favorite alternative to pine nuts in pesto, and make homemade pesto much more budget-friendly. Tips for the Greenest Pesto Basil oxidizes quickly, turning from bright green to brown rapidly after its cellular contents are exposed to air through chopping read more
Summer Shorts- Tomato Cucumber Season All winter I dream of the ways I’ll eat freshly picked tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers all summer long. Greek salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the summer bounty of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Traditional greek salad is read more
Summer Season Welcome to Beet Season’s Summer Shorts series, where I’ll be sharing recipes with a short post than normal, with hopes that I can spend less time writing blog posts and more time cooking and sharing new recipes (and who really wants to spend read more
Popsicles are one of the best treats on a hot summer day. These fruit and yogurt pops feature a chamomile-infused simple syrup, which add an irresistible floral aroma, along with the cooling and calming benefits of chamomile. Popsicle Season To make these popsicles, you’ll first read more