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Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup should really be named “anything goes” soup or “whatever you have” soup. The reality is we have made this soup hundreds of times in restaurants and the ingredients have never been exactly the same, but every time it is delicious. How 

How to Make Avocado Miso Soup

How to Make Avocado Miso Soup

This easy recipe for Miso Avocado Soup is light, quick, and healthy. There are variations on this staple all throughout the world. This recipe is a chefs favorite pick me up quick meal in busy kitchens. Restaurants often have batches of miso broth on hand 

Butternut Squash Hash

Butternut Squash Hash

Potato hash is synonymous with the all American breakfast. It’s a standard on many diner menus and in breakfast cafes. There is something very comforting in a nice warm and crispy potato hash. In recent years however, chefs have adapted variations that make the lonely 

How to Make Turkey and White Bean Chile

How to Make Turkey and White Bean Chile

Turkey and White Bean Chile is a surprisingly powerful version of its cousin the classic made with beef and pinto beans. Of course there are a thousand versions of chile, even meatless or beanless. We love this version that has been made popular in restaurants 

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with coconut milk conjure up aromas of fall meals. They have a homey, sweet, down to earth flavor. They are very complex, with sensations of anise, caramel, and best of all marshmallow. They are so naturally sweet they can almost be eaten 

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Chicken Tinga is a classic delicacy in Mexico. This healthy low carb dish is protein heavy and low fat. It has a great balance of hot and cold, spicy and cooling, cooked and fresh textures and flavors. It eats like a bridge between an entree 

How to make Maple Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

How to make Maple Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

Maple Teriyaki Glazed Salmon is a twist on a classic teriyaki dish. This recipe sounds more complicated than it really is to make. Chefs are notorious for mixing up teriyaki ingredients and making new flavors, but the recipe really stems from traditional Japanese dishes. A 

The Best Spicy Feta and Olive Dip

The Best Spicy Feta and Olive Dip

Spicy Feta Olive Dip is sooooo addictive! When you whip it up it’s hard to not start snacking on it immediately. It’s so tasty it will have even the non olive eaters believers in no time. And best yet it’s very versatile and easy to 

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Dip

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Dip

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese is a classic combination. We took these couple of ingredients and made it into a dip that takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. It is a smokey, citrusy, and slightly spicy treat that is sure to wow at dinner 

How to Make Salsa Verde

How to Make Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde takes a place as one of the master sauces in Mexico. It has a reputation as far and as wide as the number of variations you can find. The interesting thing is how incredibly versatile it is. Not only is it something that