If you are looking for a simple and hearty stew to warm you up this winter, look no further then this immune boosting chana dal. Chana dal beans are split chickpeas, which are full of fiber, plant-based protein, and iron. They can be used in dips, salads, soups, and stews and are a staple in Indian cuisine.
Read morewinter soup series: tomato, kale, and white bean stew
I recently dined at King, a restaurant in NYC. The meal was delicious and warming. The dishes were uncomplicated - just the type of food I want to enjoy when I eat out. One hearty dish which really stood out was the ribollita, which is a Tuscan bean and tomato bread stew. It was dense and crispy and belly warming. I wanted to create something similar at home, minus the bread. Yes, I am aware that it is hard to omit the bread in a bread stew. Yet, with the inspiration intact, my bread stew morphed into a hearty tomato and bean soup, heavy on the kale, with the addition of potato to add some density and texture. Just what my belly asked for in the dark days of winter.
Read moremy top 5 winter soup recipes
It is soup and stew season! Throwing together a hearty soup or stew is a simple and seamless way to provide yourself with a nourishing and filling meal. It is also a great way to meal prep and reap the benefits of your cooking efforts for a few meals throughout the week. Most soups freeze well and can be a great asset to your freezer for those days where cooking is the last thing you can fathom doing. Here are my top 5 winter soups.
Read morewhat's in season: winter - citrus salad
In the doldrums of winter, perk yourself up with this vibrant winter citrus salad. Bright in color and in taste, a salad composed of tart and tangy citrus, crunchy cabbage, detoxifying fennel, and smooth avocado is just the cure for a bleak and gray winter day.
Read morewhats in season: winter - sweet and sour cabbage
I am currently enrolled in the Chef's Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, a whole foods based, health-supportive culinary school in NYC. The first week was heavy on the knife skills, which are the foundation of being a well versed cook, regardless of where your skills may take you. To practice at home, I leaned on one of my favorite winter staples, sweet and sour cabbage.
Read morewarm up this winter: crunchy radish hot toddy
Although we do not promote heavy drinking here at Crunchy Radish, we do like to have an occasional seasonal health-minded cocktail or a glass of wine. To help combat the bitter winter chill, I called upon our house mixologist, Danielle Lipson, to spice up and healthify a classic winter favorite - the hot toddy.
Read morehow to glow all winter long from Joanna Vargas
It is officially winter and, just like your diet, your skincare regimen should adjust with the season. I consulted the one and only facialist to the stars, Joanna Vargas, for her DIY hydrating mask and asked her for some winter weather skincare tips.
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