Breakfast
Dabney Vaccaro
Avocado Toast--the real deal

I’ve had avocado toast before, but this is a new and better spin on what most people think of. In this recipe, the avocado is the main ingredient. Top it with an egg, lettuce, tomato, onion, and breakfast is served.

Avocado Toast--the real deal
Main
Dabney Vaccaro
Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry

My garden did really well last summer. As a result, I have had an abundance of butternut squash that I’ve needed to use. Recently, I stumbled onto this recipe that proved to be a hit with a group of folks I had for an herbal workshop. It was so attractive in the dish, how could it not be tasty too? Eat the rainbow…this dish checks that off! Enjoy!

Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry
Soup
Dabney Vaccaro
Lentil and Sausage Soup

Looking through my recipe blog, you may notice how many different soups there are. Soups are a great way to get nutrition into the body.  I run cold, so consuming these warm bowls of deliciousness makes me feel good. Be sure to check out where I buy

Lentil and Sausage Soup
Main
Dabney Vaccaro
Lions Mane "Crab" Cakes

Mushrooms have moved up in the culinary space with their many uses! Mushrooms like shiitake, oyster, and lions mane are showing up at farmer’s markets, restaurants, and even perhaps your kitchen table!

At a recent stroll through a farmer’s market, I was captivated by the wonderful display of medicine that lay before my eyes! Since COVID, I’ve battled off and on with brain fog. I have found lions mane mushrooms to really be a supportive ally in this regard.

Lions Mane "Crab" Cakes
Main
Dabney Vaccaro
Pasta with Sausage & Tomato Skillet

As a recovering vegetarian, I'm super picky about what meats I will consume. Not all meat is the same. While I try to eat local, I have found a wonderful company who has sustainable practices and is free of the “Big 8” allergens. Let me just say…yum! If you want to know more about this company, you can find out more here.

With tomato season here, I’m looking for ways to use these wonderful fruits. This recipe is super fast and easy especially on a work night. Don’t forget the parmesan cheese!

Pasta with Sausage & Tomato Skillet

Indian food

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Chickpea Tikka Masala

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Chickpea Tikka Masala

Can I just say, “Oh my gosh?” It was probably over 10 years ago that I first tried Indian food. Let’s just say I wasn’t well versed in ethic cultures or their food. Since that moment in time, I’ve been hooked. As a matter of fact, I would say that Indian is one of my favorite go to foods. Lately, i’ve had a desire to prepare Indian cuisine, and I’ve search and tried quite a few recipes.

Recently, I had guests and decided to serve a few Indian dishes. Of the three I served, this one stole the show. Frankly, I think it’s the heavy cream combined with the spices that give this dish an A+ . Everyone agreed this is a keeper. I found there to be a lot of sauce, which I like. But if you prefer less sauce, just add more chickpeas.

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Curried Mung Beans

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Curried Mung Beans

My southern upbringing did not expose me to mung beans. Although they are called a “bean,” they are actually an edible seed in the legume family. Today, I was craving some flavorful Indian food, and I saw this recipe. I’ve had these mung beans for sometime, so today is the day to use them. I used sprouted mung beans, and found that I did not need to use as much water as the original recipe called for.

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