Easy, healthy recipes with a southwestern flare
A hearty soup with a pureed potato base and a variety of vegetables – leeks, mushrooms, green chile and corn. This soup welcomes a variety of toppings for additional texture and flavor.
As you have probably noticed, one of my addictions is preserved lemon. I always have a jar in the refrigerator and am looking for new ways to use them. Here is a very special dish of sauteed leeks, tarragon, and a finish of preserved lemon.
This recipe yields a light and healthy pasta dish with leeks, mushrooms and sweet peppers. A great dish for Meatless Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, or any day of the week.
Quiche doesn’t have to be fattening. Just cut back on the heavy cream and cheese, and use fresh vegetables like Swiss chard and leeks. It’s easy to make and oh so good!
An easy and light potato leek soup topped with your choice of toppings from bacon and scallions to roasted green chile and cheese and served with wonton crackers. Both recipes included.
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