October 2021 – Goldfinch Wellness

Red Lentil Butternut Soup

Emily Cooney October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 blog, emily's kitchen, nourishment, recipes, simple meals, soups Tagged butternut, fall soup, ghee, ginger, red lentils, simple meals, simple soups, soup

I made this recipe up today. It was a cold, windy day, I had butternuts aplenty from the farm stand, and some warming soup sounded perfect. In the morning...

Kitchari

Emily Cooney October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 blog, cleanse, emily's kitchen, nourishment, simple meals, soups, stoke the fire / reset Tagged ayurvedic, cleanse, digestible, digestion, kitchari, lentils, nourishing, seasonal vegetables

Kitchari means “mixture.” It is the classic cleansing dish in Ayurveda. Gently detoxifying, highly digestible, easy on the systems, and adaptable depending on your needs. The essential components are:...

Simple Beet Soup

Emily Cooney October 10, 2021October 15, 2021 blog, cleanse, emily's kitchen, nourishment, recipes, simple meals, soups Tagged almond milk, beets, blended soups, simple soup, simple soups

This beautifully simple (and beautifully colorful!) recipe comes from Kate O’Donnell’s Everyday Ayurvedic Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind. Kate’s cookbooks have become indispensable in my kitchen. She offers...

Red Lentil Masala

Emily Cooney October 7, 2021October 8, 2021 blog, emily's kitchen, recipes, simple meals Tagged lentils, quick meals, simple meals, vegetarian

Ultra simple, so delicious and super easy to make. Win! Red lentils are high in iron and much faster cooking than other lentils.They break up as they cook and...

Tahini Three Ways

Emily Cooney October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 blog, cleanse, emily's kitchen, recipes, sauces/ dips/ dressings Tagged dressings, healthy fats, miso, sauces/ dips/ dressings, sesame, simple vegetables, tahini

Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. It’s a key ingredient in hummus, and is a fantastic base for dressings. Sesame seeds are nourishing ~ they’re high in...

Seasonal Vegetables and Quinoa

Emily Cooney October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 blog, emily's kitchen, recipes, simple meals Tagged local vegetables, simple meals, vegetarian

I originally created this as a Spring Vegetables recipe, but it really works year-round by subbing out different vegetables according to what’s in season. So simple, so delicious! Quinoa...

Ayurvedic Pumpkin Soup

Emily Cooney October 6, 2021October 21, 2022 blog, cleanse, emily's kitchen, nourishment, recipes, soups Tagged ayurvedic, coconut, fall, nourishing, pumpkin, simple meals, soup, soup recipes, vegan

Ayurvedic Pumpkin Soup ~ perfect for fall/ early winter. Adapted from Elina Fuhrman of Soupelina via Jan – Feb 2020 Organic Spa Magazine Make sure you get pie pumpkins aka...

Easy Blended Soup

Emily Cooney October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 blog, cleanse, emily's kitchen, nourishment, recipes, soups Tagged broth, cleanse, simple meals, soup recipes

Blended soups are an awesome option for folks who want to get in more vegetables with a smoother texture! They’re also ridiculously simple. Perfect for cleanses or anytime you...

Ideas for using broth

Emily Cooney October 5, 2021October 27, 2021 blog, cleanse, emily's kitchen, recipes, soups, stoke the fire / reset Tagged broth, cleanse, clear soup, soup recipes

I love broth. I learned how to make my own several years ago and find it infinitely more preferable to dehydrated broth cubes, boxed broth and pretty much all...

Seaweed Miso Soup

Emily Cooney October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 blog, cleanse, emily's kitchen, nourishment, recipes, soups Tagged cleanse, clear soups, simple meals, soup

Another family favorite. More of a template than a strict recipe, the vegetables definitely shift with the season… This is a light, delicious, Asian-style soup. It’s a regular favorite...