Food Creator
My savory porridge saga continues. Too late in life I have learned the joys of cooking with rutabaga. It’s a root vegetable that is quite bitter raw, but when cooked into this stew, the pungency melts away and yields a subtle sweetness. This dish is hearty with squash, oats, and mung beans as the base.… Continue reading Rutabaga Squash Porridge
I celebrate this holiday season with highlighting a color symbolizing opulence, creativity, and a bit of mystery: purple. By balancing out the excitement of red and coolness of blue, purple offers a middle ground and foundation for wellbeing amidst the craziness of holiday traditions and temptations for overindulgence. Be well this season, and live simply.… Continue reading Purple Vegetable Pancake and Sweet Potato Soup
I bought a bag of amaranth months ago with the best intentions. I learned about all its health benefits, like how it contains all essential amino acids, which is rare for a grain. It also has heavy, grounding qualities, which are great for this time of year when the weather turns cold and dry. However,… Continue reading Festive Amaranth Kitchari
For those who are hungry right now and need a meal 10 minutes ago, this one is quick. Make a warm cup of tea to quell that hunger, and get to work on this one. Combine the ingredients in a pot and set to cooking in a pressure cooker or on the stove. Blend the… Continue reading Butternut Squash Lentil Soup with Spiced Rice
I must confess, I made this dish at the end of summer just as the leaves began to turn when the last tomatoes of the season were ripening on the vines. I would not recommend using tomatoes in this dish in the winter, but it is still delicious. I used besan flour (chickpea flour) as… Continue reading Beetroot Besan Sautéed Vegetables
Lentil soup is a favorite of my mother’s, and this season is the perfect time to make yourself a serving to enjoy with family. The spices are calming to the mind, and the added sweet potato (which can be substituted for any potato) gives you heartiness to fill you and keep you warm for hours.… Continue reading Stovetop Lentil Soup
Kaitlyn Anne Thomas 