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roasted orange bell pepper soup

by Jackie Newgent | November 22, 2018 | 3 Comments

bowl of orange bell pepper soup on a napkin on a cutting board

I love pureeing a vegetable soup to make it creamy … no actual cream required! This is one of my go-to recipes for that. It gets extra velvetiness from white beans. Beyond the creaminess, you’ll adore the scrumptious balance of sweet and savory here. The roasting of the peppers gives it depth of flavor. And you’ll love that this soup can do double-duty; use it as a colorful (and nutrient-rich) gravy. The vivid deep-orange color is lovely!

creamy tomato & avocado squash casarecce

by Jackie Newgent | August 4, 2012 | 1 Comment

Comfort food isn’t just for wintertime. So here’s some plant-based summer comfort for you. Your family and friends will feel they’re getting treated like royalty when served this pasta recipe. That’s because this isn’t just any pasta dish. It’s got a decadent creaminess to it. And casarecce pasta along with stewed heirloom tomatoes and avocado squash truly make it extra special. Avocado squash is lime-green-colored summer squash that’s named after its shape … an avocado, of course. Casarecce is a slightly twisted noodle that holds superbly onto sauces. But go ahead and try this sumptuous seasonal recipe with any other favorite pasta shape, like farfalle, gemelli, or rotini. This creamy tomato & avocado squash casarecce will be your crowning—and comforting—achievement...