Ingredient: bay leaf

kitchen basics homemade vegetable broth
Kitchen Basics, Savory Sauces & Dressings, Soups, Vegetables

Kitchen Basics: Homemade Vegetable Broth

Making homemade vegetable broth is so easy. If you use it often or have room in your freezer to store it, you should try making it yourself. Homemade broth is less expensive and also has less salt in it. You can control the ingredients and the density of the broth, too. The vegetables used to […]

creamed cauliflower soup
Easter, Fewer Than 6 Ingredients, French Cuisine, Gluten Free, Lunch & Dinner, Mother's Day, Soups, Vegetables

Creamed Cauliflower Soup

I love thick French soups like this creamed cauliflower soup. The difference with this soup is that it’s made with plant based milk rather than rich cream and butter. But don’t worry, this soup stays deliciously thick thanks to pureed cauliflower and almonds. It’s so good! Not only is this soup full of almonds, but […]

wild rice mushroom soup
Fall & Winter Holidays, Father's Day, Lunch & Dinner, One Pot Dishes, Soups, Stove Top Dishes, Vegetables

Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

A new take on a classic recipe, this wild rice mushroom soup is deliciously vegan. This soup is warm and inviting, perfect for the fall and winter holidays. At first glance, the amounts of ingredients in this recipe might seem huge, but the vegetables cook down. A typical dutch oven pot is the perfect size […]

spicy vegan potato curry dum aloo
Entrees, Indian Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner, One Pot Dishes, Sides, Stove Top Dishes, Vegetables

Spicy Potato Curry Dum Aloo

I’m not experienced at cooking Indian food, just eating it – this spicy potato curry dum aloo is the first Indian recipe I’ve made. I was a little intimidated by this recipe at first, because of all the spices. But I gathered all my ingredients ahead of cooking, which I almost always do, and cooking […]

slow cooker wild rice butternut squash soup
Fall & Winter Holidays, Father's Day, Lunch & Dinner, Oil Free Recipes, Slow Cooker, Soups, Vegetables

Slow Cooker Wild Rice Butternut Squash Soup

With this slow cooker wild rice butternut squash soup, I am trying to ease into fall. Here in Florida, we are still having warm temps, as is most of the country. With this soup, I hope to get myself in the fall mood, ready for the pending holidays and family celebration recipes. I like this […]

vegan navy bean slow cooker soup
Gluten Free Option, Lunch & Dinner, Slow Cooker, Soups

Navy Bean Vegan Slow Cooker Soup

I’m a real fan of bean soups. This navy bean slow cooker soup has such good flavors and its aromas will fill your house as it cooks. You’ll need a 4-quart slow cooker or larger. I used my 4-quart and the soup filled it to the brim – and I do mean the very top […]