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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

Spicy Tuesday – Spicy Carrot Hummus – Coriander

Spicy Tuesday – Spicy Carrot Hummus – Coriander

Easter and Passover are often celebrated using bunnies and eggs - and of course carrots! We are using the holidays as a wonderful excuse to whip up carrot hummus. Who would have guessed that a bean dip ubiquitous in the Middle East would become an American go-to...

Spicy Tuesday – Usher in Spring with Creamy Asparagus Soup – Chives

Spicy Tuesday – Usher in Spring with Creamy Asparagus Soup – Chives

There’s nothing like soup to warm up a chilly spring evening and get us ready for sunny weather. This soup is made with asparagus – a real harbinger of spring. Just because its thick and creamy doesn’t mean its made with cream. We use dried split peas to add body and...

Spicy Tuesday – Irish Inspired Potato Salad – Dill

Spicy Tuesday – Irish Inspired Potato Salad – Dill

When we think about St Patrick’s Day, we think potatoes! Here’s fun way to make potatoes into an awesome salad – that’s definitely NOT the usual recipe. Dill is a good source of vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin A. It also may have several benefits for health,...

Spicy Tuesday –  Lemon Sriracha Broccoli – Parsley

Spicy Tuesday – Lemon Sriracha Broccoli – Parsley

Who loves Sriracha? We do, we do! The tangy zip of this popular sauce can brighten up the flavors in any dish – and it doesn’t have to be “HOT”. In the culinary world when we use a spicy condiment like this, we say it “points up the flavors” of the dish. This means it...

Spicy Tuesday – Individual Broccoli and Cheddar Gratins – Cayenne

Spicy Tuesday – Individual Broccoli and Cheddar Gratins – Cayenne

Cruciferous veggies rock this time of year! They are crunchy, full of fiber and bright tastes. For instance, there’s broccoli with it earthy green flavor, or cauliflower that soaks up whatever it is cooked in combination with. This recipe is an easy way to use those...

Spicy Tuesday – Creamy Fish Chowder – Dill

Spicy Tuesday – Creamy Fish Chowder – Dill

Cold weather like the low temps that have blown in overnight call for SOUP! This one is warm and luscious, easy to make and to enjoy. Most fish chowders are full of cream…not this one! We’ve amped up the veggies and use oat milk and a little whole wheat flour to make...

Spicy Tuesday – Maple Sweet Potato Brownies – Cinnamon

Spicy Tuesday – Maple Sweet Potato Brownies – Cinnamon

Its that chocolate time of the year. You know – the time when the profusion of red velvet hearts tempts you the minute you walk in the grocery store. This week’s recipe is just in time to help you combat all the bad chocolate out there – and enjoy the really good...

Spicy Tuesday – Veggielicious Jambalaya – 020221

Spicy Tuesday – Veggielicious Jambalaya – 020221

Easy, full of flavor and smoky aroma, this bowl of yummy will satisfy you with flavor, but leave you light on your feet to cheer for your favorite team! Smoked paprika makes it taste great and it has nutrition bennies as well – it’s rich in several vitamins, minerals,...

Spicy Tuesday – Pumpkin Granola Bars – Pumpkin Pie Spice

Spicy Tuesday – Pumpkin Granola Bars – Pumpkin Pie Spice

In anticipation of Thursday’s National Granola Bar Day – we’re offering up an easy recipe that everyone can make and enjoy! Often, granola bars are filled with sugar and other things that we just don’t want to eat. This one uses maple syrup and just a bit of brown...

Spicy Tuesday – Red Pepper and Walnut Dip – 010521

Spicy Tuesday – Red Pepper and Walnut Dip – 010521

Happy New Year to you and yours! In the New Year, you may be looking for some new and yummy snack ideas – and we have an idea for you. This can be popped in the fridge for 3-4 days, if it lasts that long. This dip, enjoyed all over the Middle East, is named...