curry, curry, curry

I cannot get enough Thai food lately! I was in Singapore and Malaysia in November and I have just been on chili-garlic-curry overload ever since. YUM.

I've been making it on my own lately and it is so simple and tasty. I'll start by slicing a bunch of vegetables (long, rectangular shapes are the best) and add it to the curry sauce. Experiment with the spice level and let me know what you think. Good luck!

vegetable curry:
zuchinni
carrot
broccoli
mushrooms
snap peas
bell pepper
1 can coconut milk
2 tbsp. red curry paste (or curry powder)
pinch of cayenne
pinch of ground ginger
basil leaves

Mix the coconut milk, paste, cayenne, and ginger in a large pot on medium heat. Just before it begins boiling, add all the veggies you want. Let it simmer on medium heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into your bowl and top with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!

mango gazpacho

It seems like we're all fighting to stay cool in this summer heat! With temperatures over 100 degrees, we are getting quite the summer. I love feeling the warmth, though...especially when I can relax with some summer snacks or a refreshing meal. 

So, gazpacho for dinner it is! Gazpacho is a chilled, tomato based, chunky soup that you typically find in Spain. It is filling and refreshing at the same time. I used a couple of mangoes in mine to add some sweetness and brighten up the soup. I also had a huge heirloom tomato from the garden that I was excited to eat. This recipe was incredibly easy to create, but had some really great flavors. I'm excited to share it!

mango gazpacho:

2 mangoes

1-2 large tomatoes

2 cups spring mix

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. tumeric

1/2 red bell pepper

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 cup cilantro

If you can, chill all ingredients in the fridge before preparing. Chop up all ingredients and blend together in your Vitamix (or blender). I preferred my soup a little chunky, so I blended on the low setting until everything was mixed up. Pour into a bowl and top with avocado, red onions, and more tomato. A little hot sauce would be nice, too. I used spring mix today, but spinach would also work.


This recipe makes about 2 bowls. Since it is LFRV, you could eat both... or share with a friend. 

Enjoy!

green soup

This soup is so simple, it has become one of my common go-to foods when I'm not sure what to eat. It is jam packed with vitamins, minerals, and nutrition! Soup is an excellent comfort food. It is great for rainy days, or when you're starting to feel sick. This soup is not only good for your soul, it will help you beat any cold or allergies you're figthing.



green soup: makes 2-3 servings
2 cups of filtered water (add more if needed)
a whole bunch of greens (kale, romaine, spinach, spring mix - anything that is dark green)
cilantro
dill or parsley depending on your preference
1 peeled lemon
3 stems of celery
1 cup broccoli
1 avocado
garlic powder
cayenne pepper (add when you eat. Cayenne continues to heat up - so if you store leftovers, your soup will be really hot the next day!)

Ideally, you would need a Vitamix to blend this into a smooth consistency. If you do not have one, a blender may work, but your soup will be chunkier. In the Vitamix, mix all ingredients above. Add the avocado after everything is blended.

I usually top with sprouts, tomatoes, or chopped cucumber. The soup above is topped with chopped cucumber, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and pepper.

Enjoy!