Recent Recipes
TLT Sandwich and Leftover Umbrian Bean Soup: Friday, September 26, 2025
This traditional Soup and Sandwich meal features a delicious and healthful version of a “bacon lettuce and tomato” sandwich. It’s made with smoky tempeh and therefore called a TLT.
You’ll accompany it with a bowl of the leftover Umbrian Bean Soup from Sunday. Here’s the good news…that soup just gets better sitting in the fridge.
Soft Shell Tacos: Thursday, September 25, 2025
The taco probably originated in the Los Angeles area in the 18th century and was introduced by Mexican immigrants. Those first tacos are thought to have featured chicken, beef or pork as a filling. The seasoned ground meat taco came along later and that is what’s on tonight’s menu.
The original version was also served with corn tortillas. Using a flour tortilla makes it an “American” taco. Regardless of how they’re served, tacos are a mainstream favorite food.
Chicken/Almond Stir Fry: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The flavors of chopped Chick’n, broccoli, seasonal peppers and sweet onions are set off by toasted almonds in this stir-fry favorite. The combined flavors sparkle with the addition of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
African Chicken with Roasted Root Vegetables: Monday, September 22, 2025
Tonight we’ll revisit the vivid flavors of African Chicken and Root Vegetables. I use plant-based Chick’n for this meal. Feel free to substitued chicken if you have meat eaters to cook for.
The African spice mix, with its combination of toasted cumin, coriander, caraway and garlic provides a bold flavor package to anchor this meal. A yogurt/mint sauce cools the spicy meat while the root vegetables are draped in a citrus marinara sauce. (You should have leftover marinara sauce in the fridge.) I think you’ll like the flavor combinations.
Umbrian Bean Soup: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
I first tasted this wonderful soup in the ancient walled city of Spello, Italy. It was a sunny day in early October as my wife and I were exploring the streets of this picturesque old town.
As the bells tolled the lunch break, we noticed a little trattoria with a sign in the window: “Zuppa Di Fagioli Della Casa” (House Bean Soup) We ducked in and tried it. It was fabulous, and was served with fresh homemade bread! Every time I make this soup I revisit that beautiful fall afternoon!
Pasta with Halibut: Friday, September 19, 2025
Enjoy a fantastical pasta with flavorful fresh fish from the fridge. This is an excellent meal for a relaxing Friday feast.
Tonight you’ll use leftovers to create a classic Italian-style pasta with fish. It’s easy to assemble when you have cooked fish. If you don’t have cooked halibut leftovers, place 6 oz. of halibut in the oven in an oiled baking dish, drizzle with lemon juice and bake 15 minutes as you begin preparing the meal.