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It has been deep winter where I am, so warm soup and porridge have been the staples. Congee is simple, hearty, and easy to digest with the white rice, ghee, and spices. The carrots, squash, and sweet potato give it a bit more fiber and bulk to satisfy me and make a full meal. This… Continue reading Orange Congee with Tofu and Vegetables
I created this soup on vacation with the limited ingredients I had, and the color was incredible. I wanted to remake it right when I got home. The beet and purple sweet potato blend to make a warm, plum purple liquid that is sweet, rich, and grounding. If you are ravenous in the morning, this… Continue reading Grounding Vegetable Soup
Alright, hear me out. This recipe reminds me of key lime pie. Is it true that I have not had this pie in years, nay decades? Yes. Still, it’s sweet, sour, and hearty from the firm texture of the sweet potato. The fenugreek seeds also add a maple syrup aroma that reminds me of pancakes… Continue reading Cinnamon, Lime, Sweet Potato Pie Filling
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
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
As mentioned previously, I am fully embracing savory porridge this season. It is a warm, hearty breakfast with a good dose of vegetables in the morning to set the day off well. I feel incredible after savory porridge, and I am ready to work by the time I sit down at my desk. Life will… Continue reading Sunshine Beetroot Savory Porridge
In the summer where I am, the corn is abundant and deliciously sweet. I indulge in buying ears of it and enjoying the fresh, milky crunch of the kernels. This dish is a mash-up of a favorite of mine (masala tofu scramble) with added ingredients that compliment the corn and make it the centerpiece of… Continue reading Masala Elote Tofu Scramble
Alright y’all. Sweet oatmeal is out. Savory porridge is in. Without the oats, this is a lovely, aromatic, brothy soup. With the oats, it is a substantial meal that will keep you satisfied and light as you go through your day. I am not sure I will ever add fruit to my oatmeal again. Ingredients… Continue reading Chinese Five Spice Savory Porridge
This meal is my go-to when I do not have time or am low on vegetables at the end of the week. Ayurvedic tradition holds Kitchari as a soup perfect for cleansing. It is easily digestible, and it is nourishing enough to not leave one hungry during a detox. Other recipes use mung dal instead… Continue reading Kitchari
Kaitlyn Anne Thomas 