Main Dishes, Soups

French Canadian split pea soup

When I make split pea soup, I make lots of it, especially in the winter time. As a young girl growing up in the “Great White North,” eating my mom’s French Canadian pea soup helped me cope through those long, cold, wintery days. Warm, thick and smokey, it was the ideal comfort food! The split […]

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Beans, Main Dishes, Soups

Hearty black bean soup

Black beans are an important source of plant-based protein and fibre. They are also a good source of iron. They are packed with all kinds of minerals and vitamins, and are particularly high in folate, a B-vitamin that helps produce red blood cells and prevents neural tube defects in pregnant women. In addition, black beans […]

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Main Dishes, Soups

Waste not, want not

John and I arrived home yesterday after a vacation in Canada. Our flight from Toronto to Geneva went well, but when I travel east, I’m often hit hard with jet lag. To readjust my internal clock and avoid sleepless nights, I kept myself physically active yesterday with household chores. I vacuumed and cleaned our home, from […]

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Main Dishes, Noodle dishes, Soups, Tofu

Bok Choy Soup

Bok choy, also known as leafy Chinese-cabbage, is a nutrient dense food. It is an excellent cruciferous vegetable that helps prevent cancer. Although it’s best to eat vegetables raw, from time to time, it is nice to cook or steam them. This Asian-style bok choy soup is a complete healthy meal that tastes great and […]

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Lentils, Main Dishes, Soups

Carrot ginger yellow lentil soup

This vegan soup is light and refreshing and of course, wholesome and nutritious. Whether you’re vegan or not, you will love this carrot lentil soup! It can be served as a starter or as a main meal with crusty bread. It’s a hot soup that can be served any time of the year. Here’s the recipe […]

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