Here is a recipe for a springtime pasta packed with fresh herbs, spring veggies, and creamy goat cheese.
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The Joy of Herb Gardening
Growing herbs at home is one of the most satisfying gardening tasks there is, and it’s extremely easy too. As beneficial as herbs are for all of us, what is many times overlooked is the joy that herb gardening brings even before we harvest these herbs for all their healthful uses. Within the large realm of gardening, herb gardening has its own therapeutic effects.
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Roasted Sweet Potato & Onion Soup
This sweet potato soup is hearty and filling. You can blend it into a creamy texture or keep it a thick chunky consistency, either way it will taste great and fill you up. Here is the recipe. Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato & Onion Soup
Mushroom Quiche on Whole Wheat Crust
Mushroom Quiche on Whole Wheat Crust:
makes 3 quiche pies
Ingredients:
- 2 whole-wheat frozen pie crusts
- 6 cups finely chopped mushrooms
- 5-6 cloves finely chopped garlic
- 1 bunch chives finely cut about 2 -3 tbsp
- 2 tsp dry herbs like thyme, rosemary, oregano
- 8 small sage leaves (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Swiss gruyere cheese shredded
- Olive oil
Brussel Sprouts, Baby Spinach & Sugar Snap Peas in Herbed Coconut Broth
Brussel Sprouts, Baby Spinach & Sugar Snap Peas in Herbed Coconut Broth
4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 cups finely cut brussel sprouts
- 2 cups sugar snap peas cut in halves
- 4 cups chopped spinach
- 1 medium onion finely cut
- 2 tsp chopped garlic
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger or ginger paste
- 1 red chili (optional)
- Salt
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 small sprig of rosemary
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp dry garlic powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 block extra firm tofu drained and cut into cubes
- 1 can 15 oz coconut milk
- 2 tbsp oil
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Carrots and Butternut Squash Soup with Rosemary
Carrots & Butternut Squash Soup with Rosemary:
Ingredients:
- 1 box of cut butternut squash. About 4 cups.
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 Rosemary sprigs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 carton vegetable broth or 5 cups broth
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup
4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 large box of mushrooms finely chopped. About 8 cups.
- 6-8 cloves of garlic crushed
- 1 bunch of chives finely chopped
- 4 sage leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 carton vegetable broth, about 5 cups
Artichoke & Spinach Soup
This is an awesome soup that is refreshing, flavorful, super healthy, and very light. Artichokes give this soup a distinct flavor that comes through, and spinach adds extra nutrients and colour. All you need is herbs such as thyme and oregano and a squeeze of lemon juice, and this soup will transport you to the Mediterranean. Here is the recipe.
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Cream of Asparagus Soup
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Ingredients:
- 8 cups chopped asparagus
- 1 carton vegetable broth or 5 cups broth
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp soft goat cheese or plain cream cheese
- Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish but not needed
Ten Vegetable Pot Pie
This is a vegetarian pot pie for all of us who look at chicken pot pie with envy. Same look and taste but without the meat, and instead loaded with ten vegetables! It’s delicious, colorful and a pot pie that will satisfy anyone,
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