simple meals – Goldfinch Wellness

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...