View Post

It Begins at the Table Cookbook Sneak Peak: Arugula with Garlic, Ginger, and Tamari Mushrooms

In Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson2 Comments

This is a sneak peek recipe from my cookbook, It Begins at the Table! The earthy combination of garlic, ginger, and tamari-soaked mushrooms create a beautiful balance of autumn flavors next to a bed of peppery arugula and gritty Parmigiano-Reggiano. The pungent taste of these mushrooms is incredibly versatile and pair nicely with grilled steak or fish, in a stir …

View Post

Chinese Spicy Beef Recipe | Shaved Beef Bites

In Dairy-free, Food Around The World, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-JohnsonLeave a Comment

Chinese Spicy Beef is a recipe I learned to make from my friend, Rachel, who makes simple Chinese cooking look like a walk in the park.  She has an incredible gift of taking basic ingredients and turning them into a feast fit for a king in less time than it takes most people to get the dishes done. This beef …

View Post

Now, This is Chicken Noodle Soup!

In Dairy-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson6 Comments

Now, this is Chicken Noodle Soup! My mother’s old-fashioned chicken noodle soup is as authentic as it gets. She was a passionate stickler for a squeaky clean chicken in her recipes and the result was pure, flavorful, savory, ‘Can I have seconds please? ‘, soup you will want to sink your spoon in to. With cooking, I like to get …

Chinese Smashed Cucumbers

In Dairy-free, Food Around The World, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-JohnsonLeave a Comment

Here in Minnesota, Chinese restaurants are a popular option amidst the sea of eating establishments. I love the five flavors of salty, spicy, sour, sweet, and bitter infused into traditional Chinese cooking, but prefer to avoid the MSG found in most of the food at these restaurants. I asked my friend Rachel to teach me how to make delicious, healthy, …