Lunch

Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

January 30, 2019 by Ilana Traeger

It could just be me, but this feels like the coldest Winter we’ve ever had. Maybe it’s because I semi-recently downsized from a house with a backyard to an apartment without – which means I need to leave my warm, cozy couch to walk my dog in the freezing cold, rather than just let her run around outside. Or maybe it’s because we’re in the middle of a polar vortex… probably that. Either way, it’s nice to have an easy, healthy, comforting and hot bowl of soup to come home to after freezing our butts off in the bone-chilling air. This recipe is my go-to this winter.

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Kimchi Fried Rice

September 26, 2017 by Ilana Traeger

I’ve recently taken an interest in keeping my gut healthy. After spending the majority of my life struggling with unknown GI issues, and more recently constant stomach pain, I’ve learned that I have a very sensitive stomach. While this isn’t the most exciting topic, I have a feeling most people can relate. Aside from incorporating probiotic and digestive enzyme supplements into my diet, I’ve also began to cook with some ingredients that naturally include these things – like kimchi.

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Black Bean Veggie Burgers

October 20, 2016 by Ilana Traeger

This recipe may not be the most photogenic but it’s one of my new favorites. I would never call myself a vegetarian – because let’s be serious, some meat dishes are too good to pass up – but I’ve been making a conscious effort to eat a primarily vegetarian diet. That means, lots of veggie burgers!

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Mexican Quinoa

August 23, 2016 by Ilana Traeger

My constant craving for Mexican food has gotten me to think outside the box and come up with some filling, easy-to-make recipes. Any quinoa bowl makes me happy, but this one is particularly delish.

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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

November 17, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

As much as I love to spend time mastering challenging recipes, an easy ‘set it and forget it’ slow cooker meal always makes me happy. This slow cooker red lentil soup is a delicious and healthy make-ahead meal for the week.

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Spring Quinoa Salad

April 7, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

Spring is finally here… it’s been cold & rainy but it’s finally here! While thinking of seasonal recipes, I wanted to create a fresh, healthy dish packed with veggies and herbs. Loaded with asparagus, peas, basil & chives, this quinoa salad definitely hit the spot.

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Matzo Ball Soup w. Homemade Schmaltz

March 31, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

Matzo, matza, or matzah ball soup has always been my favorite part of Passover Seder. Believe it or not, my Italian mother makes the absolute best matzo balls, thanks to my dad’s grandma who taught her years ago. She’s shared her recipe with me & now I’ll share it with you.

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PALEO Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

March 26, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

While perusing Pinterest, I’ve noticed quite a few recipes for buffalo chicken lettuce wraps made in the slow cooker. As a lover of buffalo chicken, I wanted to re-create a healthier/Paleo version of this wrap, but in much less time than it would take a slow cooker. I turned to an old favorite, rotisserie chicken.

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Detox Soup

March 24, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

Amid all the chocolate chip cookie eating I’ve done this past week, I’ve also been trying some healthy, detox meals to get back on track & ready for summer. This veggie-packed soup may not look like much but it’s easy to make, absolutely delicious & so good for you.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Stock

February 5, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

My sister often raves about using her slow cooker to make homemade chicken stock. As delicious as it sounds, I never thought making stock from scratch would be worth it – since it’s a cheap grocery store item and I never remember to save chicken bones. As I’ve been cooking with rotisserie chickens quite a bit, I figured it’d be a great time to take advantage of both the bones/carcass and my slow cooker.

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