National Soup Month: Broccoli and Cheese

Chef Michael Harr at Food, Wine and Co shared his recipe for Vegetarian Winter Broccoli Soup with Broccoli Floret Carpaccio, Asiago Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 

Recipe: Spicy Cauliflower Soup topped with Homemade Croutons and Truffle Oil

Cauliflower is a cultivated member of the cabbage family and was being planted in American colonies by the 1600s. Cauliflower is a bunched mass flower stems.  Most cauliflowers grow in large heads of thick white clusters. However, there are some new varieties that produce green and purple colors as well.  I didn't eat much cauliflower growing up. Being that my New Year's resolution is to eat more meatless meals, I decided to try cooking cauliflower for the first time. I thought this soup is a good starter.  Expect to see more veggie recipes for me this year!  Please share any cauliflower recipes that you have below in the comments.

New Recipe: Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

My daughter loves broccoli.  It is her favorite food.  She wants to eat it for dinner every night.  I was trying to think of something new to make with it so I made her this Broccoli and Cheddar Soup.  She loved it and I hope you do to. 

Dining Out: Plant-Based Options at Silver

Living in NW DC, I was always trying to find a good neighborhood spot around the area to walk to with friends. Silver has become my go-to spot. 

Opening: Fast-Casual Restaurant Flower Child Opens Today!

Flower Child is serving healthy food for a happy world – and has just opened up in Washington D.C! The mission of Flower Child is to “spread positively delicious vibes and healthy food” in Washington D.C.

Recipe: Gnocchi al Forno

Photo by Mary Diaz

Check out "A Rustic Roman Afternoon" episode with my special guest Patricia Sanitate from Capital Cuisine. You can learn this recipe and more on Capital Cooking.

Resolution: What's Yours?

Happy New Year! The ball dropped and now it is time to set goals for our new year. For 2014, I'm going to work on cooking a vegetarian meal twice a week. It is time for more fresh fruits and vegetables. Being a food writer, I'm typically dining out 3-4 nights a week. The least I can do is try to cut back a bit when I'm at home. Eating less meat decreases the chances of heart disease and cancer later in life. What about you?

Fall Recipe: Butternut Squash Gratin

Love fall recipes.  Here's one of my favs!