Perfectionism Is Fear Dressed Up In Good Shoes...
"Perfectionism is fear dressed up in good shoes and a nice coat. You will never be free from criticism. Perfectionism is a huge waste of time." --Elizabeth Gilbert I LOVE this quote and it relates so well to health and fitness. Eating well and exercise should be about taking good care of yourself so that you can go out into the world and do what…
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The Easiest and Most Delicious Butternut Squash Soup
When I was at the Food Lab in Boulder a few weeks ago, one of the cooking instructors mentioned that his recipe for butternut squash soup is…… 1. Take a butternut squash and cut off the stem. 2. Cut the butternut squash in half and place it flesh side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment. 3. Bake at 375 until the squash is soft, about 45-50…
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Tortilla Soup
This Tortilla soup that Chris and I presented at our last cooking class was a hit! It is easy to make and delicious! The starch from the tortillas and beans give the soup a creamy texture, especially if you let the soup sit a while. We added greens to the soup bowl before adding the soup for extra nutrition. The heat from the soup will wilt the…
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Cream of Mushroom Soup with Shitake Bacon
Oh boy is this soup good. The recipe comes from a fabulous food blog called Making Thyme for Health. This soup has such a strong mushroom flavor and the creaminess comes from pureed cauliflower so even though it seems rich is won’t leave you feeling overloaded. I used portobello mushrooms because City Market was out of everything else except for white…
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Chunky Miso Vegetable Soup
This recipe comes from Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s book, “Isa Does It.” This soup really is soup for the soul. Whip up a batch of this if you think you are at the beginning of a cold or you have had a bad day and want to feel comforted. Miso is a staple in Asian diets and as we know, people who eat traditional Asian diets have much lower rates of heart…
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Tamari Pepitas
I came across this recipe in the Aspen Times on Thursday. I love cream of cauliflower soup because it is so creamy tasting without any of the artery clogging cream and butter that you find in creamy soups. This recipe offers a little kick with the addition of hot sauce and the miso offers some depth of flavor to the soup. If you like, add greens…
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Spicy Two Bean Chili
This is my “go to” chili recipe when I am having a group of friends over for a casual dinner. The secret ingredient is the bulgar. Bulgar adds a nice chewy texture to create a really hearty dish. This chili comes together quickly but give it time to sit so that all of the wonderful chili flavors come together. Three jalapeño chili peppers will add…
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Celery Root Soup with Granny Smith Apples
This recipe by Tal Ronnen is to die for. I make this soup whenever I really want to impress guests. This is a rich and creamy soup with wonderful celery flavor. The hardest part about making the soup is dealing with the celery root. Be sure to wash it it thoroughly and then get to work cutting off the gnarly bits until you have a smooth surface.…
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New England Glam Chowder
I just returned from a trip to New England where I touched base with old friends, enjoyed my family, and took in all the wonderful things that New England offers in the fall. One of the things that you think of in New England, especially the coast, is New England Clam Chowder. This recipe from Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s book, Isa Does It, tastes just…
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Gourmet Grapefruit Gazpacho
This gazpacho recipe is so good! It is a bit of a departure from the cool and smooth gazpacho that is popping up this time of year. This recipe has chunks of vegetables and a little heat. I like to serve chopped avocado on top for more color and to provide an ingredient that has a smooth flavor to contrast the acidity of the tomatoes and citrus in…
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