Winter's Coming Minestrone

Winter's Coming Minestrone

Cozy soup season continues and sometimes you just need a bowl of soup that is a full meal itself. Minestrone is one of the most nourishing and filling soups out there. You can really put just about any veggies or grains in it, top it with some fresh pesto and grated parm, and slice yourself a massive piece of crusty bread for dipping. Dinner’s sorted! This has been adapted from my mom’s winning recipe so thanks mom!

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Perfect Tarka Dhal (with yellow moong lentils)

Perfect Tarka Dhal (with yellow moong lentils)

This is the perfect way to make a quick weeknight dhal. Cooking the lentils separately, almost naked, with just a bit of salt and turmeric, while making an spiced onion and garlic tarka on the side is the best way to achieve maximum creaminess with the lentils and maximum flavour from the onions!  

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Jerusalem Mejadra

Jerusalem Mejadra

My bestie Lindsay is obsessed with this recipe; it's worthy of obsession. I tried this recipe for the first time in 2013 and practically sliced my finger off while cutting the onions with a mandolin. Needless to say I was too distracted by the emergency to fully enjoy the dish. 4 years later I've attempted it again--with delicious results! 

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