simple meals – Page 2 – Goldfinch Wellness

lemon parsley quinoa

Emily Cooney March 25, 2022May 20, 2022 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, nourishment, Recipes, simple meals, soups, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged Ayurveda, Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook, freshly ground spices, ghee, Kate O'Donnell, kitchari, quinoa, simple meal, spice mix, spices, vegetarian

This is so divine. So easy to make. And so satisfying. My son is not a fan of quinoa otherwise but he is totally in love with this dish....

another delicious supper

Emily Cooney March 15, 2022March 16, 2022 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, habits, health, Kitchen Basics, making space, nourishment, Recipes, simple meals, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged cleanse, clearing space, feast for the senses, habits, kimchi, local ingredients, natural energy, nourishment, quinoa, simple meals

I love cooking. I love taking in the colors, flavors, tastes, and smells… I love the transformative process of ingredients becoming meals. But honestly, I only use recipes about...

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/Cleanse 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...

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...

Quick Lentil Soup

Emily Cooney October 5, 2021August 18, 2022 Blog, Emily's Kitchen, Recipes, simple meals, soups Tagged fresh, lentils, local, potatoes, seasonal, simple meals, soup, soup recipes, summer soup, vegetarian, winter food

We call this one Quick Lentil Soup to distinguish it from a slow-cooked lentil stew, an old family recipe. Lentils are revered in Ayurveda for their digestibility. I usually...