Comforting Chicken Soup Serves  4 Prepare the Broth: 1 free-range, organic chicken 3 large organic carrots, cut into chunks 2 large organic celery stalks, cut into chunks 1 large organic yellow onion, quartered 1 clove of organic garlic, diced 2-3 teaspoons Celtic or Himalayan sea salt 1 ½ -2 teaspoons whole peppercorns   Place the chicken in a large stock pot with a good amount of purified, cold water (about 8-10 cups).  Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a rolling boil.  Reduce to a simmer and watch for foam to rise. Skim off as needed. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 30…

This recipe is from one of my favorite cookbooks: Forks Over Knives The Cookbook. This simple soup is perfect for a meatless Monday (or Wednesday in my case)! Serves 6 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon thyme 8 cups of vegetable broth 1 pound red-skinned potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes 1 pound green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 1/2 cups of corn 2 cups of navy beans, drained and rinsed salt and pepper to taste Place the onion in  a large pot and saute over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add water 1-2 T at a time to keep…

From Forks Over Knives ­— The Cookbook Serves 6 This sweet and savory soup could almost be a dessert soup, as ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon are spices you find in many sweet potato and pumpkin pie recipes. The onion and garlic temper the sweetness, however, with a savory boost in this comforting recipe. Ingredients:  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • 1 tablespoon grated ginger • 1 tablespoon thyme • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced • 6 cups Vegetable Stock or low-sodium vegetable broth • Zest and juice of 1 orange • 1½ cups unsweetened plain almond milk…

Ingredients:   ⅓ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup sunflower or grapeseed oil ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup spelt flour 1 cup quinoa flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup dark chocolate chips   Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together first five ingredients.  Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.  Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until smooth.  Add chocolate chips.  Do not over stir.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on a baking sheet.  Bake 7 minutes for a chewy cookie, 8-9 minutes for a crispy cookie.  Do…