Gazpacho is a cool, raw vegetable soup mixed with stale bread and originated in what today is Southern Spain and Portugal. It is one of those recipes that I look forward to all year. Gazpacho can be made with avocado, watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, grapes, and...
Tomato soup is one of those foods that brings back all sorts of childhood feelings. When I was a kid, we ate our soup prepared from a can as a side to a grilled cheese sandwich. I have specific memories of eating this “fancy” meal with my siblings and...
Minestrone This delicious summer minestrone is packed full of vegetables and you can add even more! Don’t forget the secret ingredient – a Parmesan rind. When I finish grating the Parmesan down to the rind, I pop it in a bag in the freezer so I’m...
This is the best recipe to use up all of those wilting greens that are hanging out in your fridge. You can literally throw in any greens, even radish and carrot tops. Disappearing Greens Gumbo Load in as many greens as you want to this spicy Cajun dish. They will...
Chicken Chili Verde An easy Crock Pot meal with shredded chicken, black beans, and salsa. 1&1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs ((I prefer thighs as they are cheaper and meat is juicier))1&1/2 cups salsa verde ((can use any salsa really))1...
Coconut Chicken Soup Tender chicken thighs, warm creamy broth, with an infusion of Asian flavors 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth1 large red onion (cut into quarters and thinly sliced)1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or leftover shredded chicken) (cut into...
Hi! I’m Jennifer Dedering, PharmD, BCACP. I am a registered pharmacist and very passionate about food as medicine – for both people and the environment. Every week I post a free meal plan with a focus on seasonal and local sourcing of food. Come back every week for tips to help the environment and check out what my family is eating. I promise it is delicious!
