Are you trying to drop some weight? Here’s an easy tip to help you find real success. How about a bowl of soup to start off lunch or dinner? Because soup has high water content, it can help you feel full. And, just like salad, it’s a good way to […]
Super Soups and Stews
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili
Comments are DisabledAn easy chili power-packed with 3 kinds of beans, sweet potatoes, and colorful peppers. It is always a crowd-pleaser and sure to rev up your health and healing. Why I love Sweet Potatoes See a sweet potato’s color? That means they’re loaded with beta-carotene, a plant-based compound that’s converted into […]
Mexican Minestrone Soup
Comments are DisabledWhat can you make for lunch with simple foods from your pantry? I have a bin that’s filled to the brim with bags of dry beans. Recently, I bought a 2-pound bag of mixed beans, a blend of pinto and Great Northern beans. When I picked out this bag, I […]
Georgia Sweet Potato Stew
Comments are DisabledThis month New-Start Cooking Club featured a tasty buffet called “Simply Southern: Totally Delicious.” One of the stars of the night was our Georgia Sweet Potato Stew. I don’t hail from the South and sweet potatoes only found their way to my family’s table at Thanksgiving time, usually in the […]
Italian Riviera Lentil Soup
Comments are DisabledI’m really not a jet setter. I’ve never had the joy of traveling to the Italian Riviera but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying their cuisine. I love how Italians have embraced beans for their everyday meals. In fact, every region of the country seems to have their own special […]
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Comments are DisabledFall is in the air. The leaves are turning bright orange and crimson. The air is crisp on my morning walks. It’s definitely time to warm up with a steamy cup or bowl of soup. How can we put all the flavors of fall fruit and vegetables in one delicious […]