Lentil and Mushroom Stew

This recipe is basically Minimalist Baker’s Lentil Mushroom Stew Over Mashed Potatoes, so I give full credit to them for this delicious stew; I just added minced garlic and diced carrots because I had carrots that were going to go bad if I didn’t use them. I thought this hearty stew would be a great filling…

Cozy Chorizo Stew

Cozy, spicy, nutritious — the three words I’d use to sum up this delicious vegan chorizo stew. I’m always trying to find new creative ways to use Trader Joe’s soy chorizo because it’s absolutely dynamite, and I recently came across an old recipe I had saved for chorizo cassoulet. I modified that recipe slightly and…

Chard and Chickpea Stew

I discovered the easiest dinner ever. This stew is warm, aromatic, and super satisfying. I love the surprise of the crunchy creamy pecans and the rich chunky tomato base. It’s perfect for a late work night or when you can’t be bothered to put in much effort, but don’t want to sacrifice on nutrition or…

Escarole Soup

Escarole Soup is basically Italian Wedding Soup but without the mini meatballs. It’s a very simple one-pot-meal, and only has three main elements that you basically can’t mess up: escarole, broth, pasta.  Throughout the cooking process, the broth gets enriched with all the wonderful nutrients and depth of flavor from the escarole. If you’ve never…

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

This might be the PERFECT slow cooker lentil soup recipe. I kid you not. It is so rich and flavorful, and so simple to make. I bought the “Greens for Soup” from the grocery store (Celery, Carrots, Leeks, Onions, Turnips & Parsnips) – this is a super great tip if you don’t mind spending $1-2…

Slow Cooker Hearty Pasta and Bean Stew

For me the slow cooker is always an experiment. I put a bunch of things in, turn it on for a few hours, and I never quite know what I’m going to get. This time I tried to make my mom’s minestrone soup, but I think the macaroni I used was too big or I…

Shepherd’s Pie

On a wicked cold day, there’s nothing quite like a meal that warms the soul. This vegan shepherd’s pie does just that. The thick stewed vegetables are divine, and the creamy mashed potato layer is like the icing on the…pie?  I confess that it takes a while to make so be warned, but it is…