Heidi Swanson

This post was originally published on this siteA good brothy noodle soup is great anytime of year, but it’s particularly good in the middle of winter. And you have options! Between the broth, the type of noodles, and whatever else you put in the bowl, the possibilities are nearly endless. Below you’ll find a collection … Read more20 Fantastic Noodle Soups to Cook this Winter

These are the ginger cookies you want to make. Little cookies spiked with lemon and three kinds of ginger. I can’t get enough of them. Cracked and sugar-crusted on the outside, dense and moist within, these chewy, tender ginger gems invigorate the senses with every bite. Helped, no doubt, by the lively combination of freshly … Read moreTriple Ginger Cookies

I’ve become convinced that these sparkling, sugared cranberries should be a part of every holiday spread. They glint and wink in the surrounding holiday lights, and lend a striking dash of red to the table. Another great thing is the way they effortlessly make the transition from savory course to sweet. So, for example, I’ve … Read moreSparkling Cranberries

Hi friends – I suspect it is going to be a big baking weekend, so I thought it might be helpful to wrangle some of my favorite holiday-esque cookie recipes into one spot, in a single list. There is a pretty wide range – from gingerbread to shortbread to chocolate…I think my favorite are the … Read more15 Festive Christmas Cookie Recipes

This post was originally published on this siteWhen I go to flea markets or stop by a neighborhood garage sale, I always find myself rummaging through weathered cardboard boxes looking for cookie cutters. Vintage ones, distinctive ones. You might imagine I have drawers full of them, but that’s not actually true. I have two small … Read moreSuper Tasty, Toasted Almond Sable Cookies

This post was originally published on this siteToday’s recipe is a fantastic mash-up of sorts. It’s an Insta-friendly riff on the Chickpea Cauliflower Korma recipe in Jennifer Iserloh’s The Healing Slow Cooker. An Instant Pot korma. I paired it with the high-impact Indian-spiced Simmer Sauce from Coco Morante’s The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook. If you … Read moreInstant Pot Chickpea Cauliflower Korma

This post was originally published on this siteLet’s chat about shortcuts! Having a rainbow-colored lineup of homemade curry pastes in the freezer is one of my favorite, slightly cheaty culinary strategies. Tricked out miso pastes fall into this category as well. A few times a year, I take an hour or two, and make a … Read moreWinter Green Miso Paste (and Ten Ways to Use It)

This post was originally published on this siteMaking really good Instant Pot minestrone soup with dried, un-soaked beans is possible. I wasn’t sure at first, and it required a few attempts to get the recipe right, but check it out! Deliciousness. Let’s start at the beginning. Like many of you, I love minestrone soup. It’s hearty and … Read moreInstant Pot Minestrone Soup

This post was originally published on this siteThis is the simplest cauliflower soup. And it is so dang good. The ingredient list is shorter than short, and if you have a great yellow curry paste on hand (or even just a good one), it is worth making. I love the super silky texture you get from … Read moreThe Best Simple Cauliflower Soup

This post was originally published on this siteGive this banana bread recipe a go! It’s perfect if you’re craving classic banana bread flavor and texture, but want as little mess, drama, and equipment as possible. It’s the laziest, best, one-bowl banana bread I know. Still with big pay-off. The promise? No mixer, a single bowl, … Read moreOne Bowl Banana Bread

This vegetable noodle soup is as simple, direct, and delicious as it gets. Served extra hot and plump with pasta noodles, it’s the kind of soup that comforts minds and bolsters spirits. If you’re vegetarian or vegan looking for an alternative to chicken noodle soup, this should be in your wheelhouse. I mention it in … Read moreVegetable Noodle Soup

This post was originally published on this siteEveryone needs a go-to lasagna recipe. A great one. And, here’s the thing, making lasagna doesn’t have to be an all-day affair. This is a true weeknight lasagna. No pre-cooking sauces, no pre-cooking noodles. You, literally, stir the first five ingredients together into a vibrant crushed tomato sauce, … Read moreLast Minute Red Lasagna

This post was originally published on this siteI thought I’d share my all-time favorite brussels sprouts recipe with you. It’s a slightly extended version of the one I included in Super Natural Cooking, but to be honest, calling it a recipe is a bit of a stretch. It involves a skillet, less than five ingredients, … Read moreGolden Crusted Brussels Sprouts

This is a round up of recipes for any Instant Pot owner who has ever run out of oven or stove space while cooking Thanksgiving. This is the year to put your Instant Pot to work. Just about every conceivable recipe has been made in an Instant Pot, including many Thanksgiving classics. The trick is spotting the … Read more13 Ways to Put your Instant Pot to Work on Thanksgiving

Many of you were enthusiastic about the lentil soup recipe I posted a few weeks back. Today’s split pea soup recipe is similar in spirit. It’s a delicious, healthy, textured soup made from an impossibly short list of ingredients. Seriously, just five! No ham hocks in this version, simply green split peas and onions cooked … Read moreVegetarian Split Pea Soup

This post was originally published on this siteIf you’re invited to a potluck this winter, consider bringing this. I first published the recipe over a decade ago, and still cook it regularly for a whole host of reasons. We’re talking about plump raviolis tossed with toasted hazelnuts, lemony flecks of chard, and deeply caramelized onions. … Read moreHazelnut & Chard Ravioli Salad

This post was originally published on this siteI had one favorite thing to eat when I was a kid – mushroom casserole. It was the one dish I was loyal to above all else. I would request it when I was recovering from the flu, pneumonia, or strep throat. I would request it weeknights, weekends, … Read moreA Really Great Mushroom Casserole

This post was originally published on this siteThis is one of my favorite ways to cook green beans – five ingredients, one skillet. Now I know some of you are married to your traditional way of cooking green beans, but, if you are in the market for a new version, give this recipe a go. … Read moreVibrant Tasty Green Beans

This post was originally published on this siteI posted these mashed potatoes years ago, and hundreds of you have cooked them! But, seeing as mashed potato season is just around the corner, I thought I’d update the recipe with a few notes and suggestions. The bottom line? These are pretty darn close to mashed potato … Read morePerfect Mashed Potatoes with Saffron Garlic Butter

My love for good broth is strong. And, now that we’ve rounded the corner into fall, I thought I’d follow up last week’s blender soup recommendations, with a collection of invigorating, vegetable-based power broths. Key word here – power. I like a strong broth, and will argue that there are few things that can make … Read moreBroth Love – Nine Vegetable Broths that will Invigorate you from the Inside Out

This post was originally published on this siteTen years ago, after coming home from a weekend trip to Big Sur, I ended up throwing together one of my favorite tofu recipes ever – caramelized strips of tofu served over sautéed shredded brussels sprouts. Toasted pecans go into the pan as well and get oh-so lightly … Read moreCaramelized Tofu

This post was originally published on this siteBecause pumpkin recipes can often be so wrong, you need a list of when they are so right. A hit-list of recipes to have in rotation for peak pumpkin (and winter squash) season. Emphasis on dinner, emphasis on savory. 1. Pumpkin and Rice Soup – (101 Cookbooks) Six … Read more10 Fantastic Pumpkin Recipes Worth Making this Fall

This post was originally published on this siteI installed the Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen app on my phone last year, and it was a real eye opener for a few reasons. The app is actually just a simple checklist of ingredients to incorporate in your daily diet – ideally, every day. Beans, berries, spices, nuts, … Read moreCurried Tomato Tortellini Soup

This post was originally published on this siteThese little kale-packed quinoa bites came with me to Tokyo. I wedged eight of them into a structured container, tucked that into my purse, and onto the flight we went. I know some of you like to know what I bring to eat on flights, and four hours … Read morePerfect Little Kale Quinoa Bites

This post was originally published on this siteI’m going to revisit one of my favorite cookie recipes today. Made using 100% whole wheat flour and hand-chopped chocolate chips, this is a skillet-baked twist on Kim Boyce’s celebrated chocolate chip cookies. It’s also a fantastic recipe to make with kids. We had a house guest this … Read moreWhole Wheat Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie