Gazpacho

I hope the readers of Delectably Free like Spanish food, because I returned home from Spain yesterday with an arsenal of recipes to try, and a whole new source of inspiration.

Ah, the Catalan cuisine of Barcelona. It was admittedly difficult finding both gluten-free and vegan menu options and I, admittedly, slipped into a bit of a seafood [...]

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Crushed Lentil Soup

Jillian Michaels has been kicking my butt. Every morning. I hear her voice as my alarm clock goes off, her signature “don’t phone this one in” line reverberating as I contemplate pressing snooze. I don’t; instead dragging myself out of bed, mentally preparing for what is sure to be another grueling workout ahead.

Of course, [...]

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Green Curry Asparagus Soup

Apparently, it’s spring, though you wouldn’t know it from the 90 degree heat these past few days. I don’t know if this heat wave is a nationwide thing, but here in New York, it’s sweltering. It’s sweaty. And uncomfortable. So it’s a bit disorienting to go to the market and see asparagus, not tomatoes or [...]

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Miso Soup

Sore throat? Check. Cough? Check. Snow storm headed into New York tomorrow? Check. If there were ever a night for a big, warm bowl of miso soup, tonight was it.

I thought about ordering delivery. That way I could just curl up and rest without dirtying up the kitchen. Problem is, I was in the mood for [...]

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Vegetarian Pho

Anthony Bourdain (among others) would likely have a field day castigating the notion of a vegetarian pho. But with all due respect to Mr. Bourdain, whose No Reservations sits atop my list of all-time favorite shows, I would have to say that he has no clue what he’s talking about when it comes to the often polarizing [...]

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Creamy White Bean Soup

I made a big pot of this soup on Tuesday and looked forward to enjoying it throughout the week, anticipating that I would be craving a comforting, warm meal as the days grew colder and longer. What I didn’t account for, of course, was the fact that New York would decide to be 65 [...]

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Sweet & Spicy Black Bean Soup

I love preparing several toppings for hearty soups, then letting people choose their own accompaniments. What’s nice about this soup is that it tastes great as is, but is a great vehicle for some really interesting flavor combinations as well.

The picture above is a version of the soup that I developed in homage to my favorite [...]

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