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Instant Pot Classic Beef and Vegetable Soup

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

Beef and Vegetable soup was one of my favorite childhood soups made by mother with great patience and love. She always slow simmered her soups for hours so the meat was perfectly tender and the vegetables and broth partnered together to create a symphony of flavor that made this soup Tre Magnifique! Things have changed since my childhood. Our lives …

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15- Minute Udon Mediterranean Bowl

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I’m a big fan of quick and easy on nights when my family is off and running to the next thing.  Japanese Udon Mediterranean bowl is a great recipe when you want something quick, light, and healthy. If you are gluten-free, trade-in Udon for Soba noodles and in 15 minutes you’re ready to eat! The beauty of this dish is …

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London Broil Wrapped Asparagus

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Like a favorite outfit or a pair of shoes you like to wear all summer long, London broil wrapped asparagus is that favorite recipe I have made repeatedly. I absolutely love the flexibility of this dish. It is both elegant and casual, making it the perfect choice for any occasion. This is a great make-ahead dish that can be prepared …

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Zaatar Sweet Potatoes and Eggs

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Zaatar sweet potatoes and eggs, inspired by the Mediterranean Shakshouka recipe found in my book, It Begins at the Table, is a nutritious and satisfying start to the day.  Hardy diced sweet potatoes and onions tossed in aromatic zaatar and sauteed until tender.  Top it with soft poached eggs for a Mediterranean style breakfast the entire family will love. Zaatar …

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Healthy Healing Green Lemonade

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Healthy healing green lemonade is one of my favorite go-to drinks when someone in my family is feeling under the weather. Made with fresh organic apples, lemons, kale, celery, and ginger, this nutritious super-food drink is packed with vitamins and minerals that help the body get back to being healthy again. I have a small organic coop only five minutes …

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Indian Vegetable Rice Pulao

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It has blessed my life to have beautiful friends from around the world.  One of those friends is Jeety from India.  The first time I tried Indian Rice Pulao was at a dinner gathering hosted by Jeety and her husband. Many of us are familiar with a dish called Rice Pilaf which has a long history of existence throughout the …

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Chinese Spicy Chili Sauce Recipe | 辣椒酱 Làjiāo jiàng

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Sichuan China is known for its spicy cuisine.  Chinese Spicy Chili Sauce is a recipe created by my friend, Rachel, who was born in Sichuan and she brought her technique of creating authentic Chinese cuisine with her when she migrated to the United States many years ago. Rachel created this recipe for her Chinese Sichuan Beef.  A recipe you can find in …