pumpkin chili with fire-roasted tomatoes, white beans and toasted pepitas :: by radish*rose

pumpkin chili with fire-roasted tomatoes, white beans, and toasted pepitas

Have you heard of Thug Kitchen? Warning: There’s a lot of cussing! I think it’s funny but hey, my Mom reads this so I’ll be keeping it clean. But if you don’t mind the swearing, their thing is to help regular people eat healthy – keepin’ it real – and their recipes are really great, so check out their cookbook. This vegetarian chili turned out so well, I will definitely be trying more in the future! Continue reading

chilled pea soup with mint, tarragon and basil :: by radish*rose

chilled green pea soup with mint, tarragon, basil, and goat cheese

This is one good-looking and delicious chilled soup. We could not stop eating it. A most excellent light and guilt-free appetizer for your summer nights. Serve it in martini glasses for guests – and it’s great for guests because there is a nice make-ahead trick. Also, you can pretend you’re in Spain because it’s from a super-awesome Spanish cookbook. What’s not to like? Continue reading