This popular cold soup tastes the best in the summer when garden-fresh vegetables are plentiful. It can be spicy, tangy, or mild depending on how you portion the ingredients and served pureed Spanish style or chunky Californian style.
Our simple aspect of cooking is all about using a combination of fresh and dry ingredients most of us have in our homes or can affordably get in our local grocery stores. Our healthy aspect of cooking focuses on natural ingredients that are full of flavor, color, easy to digest, and meet the nutrition our bodies need to have plenty of energy.
Since we’re not fans of ricotta cheese, a simple white sauce called béchamel enhances the taste of the dish without making it overly creamy, while homemade marinara sauce with garden-grown herbs adds freshness and flavor.
This popular Southeast Asian takeout dish makes for a tasty and vibrant meal. We appreciate its simple and wholesome ingredients and that it can be augmented to our preferred taste. Feel free to substitute the tofu for another protein, eliminate the eggs, and adjust the toppings.
Every Sunday night, our family sits down together to enjoy this cheesy and comforting Italian staple. We prepare it New-York style thin crust, however by using a smaller pan, the crust can easily be the thickness of your choosing. The toppings, as well, are adjustable and ample, with our favorites being spinach and black olives.