by Ashley G. Thomas | Feb 25, 2015 | Fall, Nutrition, Spring, Vegetarian, Winter
I’ve had this recipe on my “to-make” list for quite some time now. I’m excited to be finally sharing it with you! Have you ever heard of Shakshuka? This one-dish recipe originated in North Africa and was actually considered peasant food because...
by Ashley G. Thomas | Oct 7, 2014 | Fall, Winter
I was introduced to chicken paprikash last October, and am excited to be sharing it with the you all. Like the Tomato Product Wellness Council, I am also a big advocate for cooking with canned tomatoes, and rightfully so. Cooked tomatoes, compared to fresh, contain...
by Ashley G. Thomas | Aug 19, 2014 | Salads, Summer, Vegetarian
This chopped salad is a cinch to throw together and includes lots of tasty summer produce: zucchini, corn, bell peppers, basil. Top it off with a sweet and tangy dressing and you’ve got yourself one satisfying dinner salad. [print_this] Chopped Summer Salad +...
by Ashley G. Thomas | May 3, 2013 | Lunch and Dinner
Peru – home of the Quinoa. And how I’ve missed thee. After spending months in Spain, Argentina and Chile, where quinoa is non-existent, I was quite ecstatic to stumble upon its abundance in the local market of Arequipa (our first stop). It’s so cheap...
by Ashley G. Thomas | Feb 21, 2013 | Lunch and Dinner, Recipe Box
We made lunch at home to save a little money. Produce is very cheap here and there is no option for conventionally grown vs organically grown. Why? Because most of it is not Organic. And although there are very few organic farms here in Spain, the movement...
