Globally-Inspired Delicious Recipes

Spicy Black Bean Soup from Scratch

February 8, 2019 By Lisa Leave a Comment

Here’s my favorite black bean soup! It uses dried black turtle beans which are the key to making the best black bean soup with rich dark velvety broth. A generous seasoning of cumin and chipotle chilis in adobo infuse smokiness and just the right amount of heat into this delicious healthy soup that is hearty enough to serve for dinner.

This is exactly what I crave when I want a warm, filling and healthy meal. Black beans are a great source of protein, fiber and nutrients. Their wonderful earthy flavors are so satisfying, there’s no need for meat in this meal. In fact, this black bean soup is perfect for vegetarians or vegans. Good quality vegetable stock works just as well as chicken stock in this recipe….

You don't need lots of time or a special pan to make delicious Spanish Paella

Easy Spanish Paella

February 3, 2019 By Lisa 16 Comments

You don’t need a lot of time or a special pan to make delicious Spanish Paella. I always thought of paella as an exotic, difficult-to-make dish because my mother-in-law was my role model. She made paella that was so impressive I was in awe. She had the special special pan for paella and it would come…

Healthy Snack Bars with Fruit and Nuts

January 16, 2019 By Lisa 9 Comments

There are an insane number of snack bars on the market, all of them touting healthy magical powers. So how do you choose? I say, make your own! It’s surprisingly easy to do. Pack them with nutritious ingredients of your own choosing, cut them into any size bars you like, eat them for breakfast, take…

Chicken Adobo from the Philippines

January 12, 2019 By Lisa 32 Comments

Chicken Adobo is a popular dish in the Philippines and very easy to cook at home. Chicken is braised, low and slow, in tangy, vinegary garlic sauce until it is meltingly tender and falling off the bone. It calls out for a side of mashed potatoes or rice to soak up all the amazing sauce….

Jamaican Curried Chicken Stew with Rum and Mango

January 6, 2019 By Lisa 12 Comments

This Curried Chicken Stew is packed with veggies and bursting with bright flavors of the Caribbean. Shredded chicken thighs and butternut squash in coconut curry broth with rum and mango. This wonderful Jamaican stew is a whole healthy dinner in one pot that will have everyone clamoring for seconds! Imagine you are floating in the…

Thai Noodle salad bowl with peanut sauce

Thai Noodle Salad Bowls with Spicy Peanut Dressing

December 20, 2018 By Lisa 2 Comments

Who doesn’t love a perfectly balanced tasty meal in a bowl? These healthy satisfying Thai noodle salad bowls are filled with juicy marinated chicken, a rainbow of shredded raw veggies and herbs, delicate rice noodles and spicy peanut dressing that’s out of this world! Easily customizable for vegetarians or vegans. Lots of exciting flavors and textures…

Greek-Style Garlicky Shrimp with Feta

December 4, 2018 By Lisa 47 Comments

This Greek Style Garlicky Shrimp with Feta is incredibly delicious and the recipe is easy. A steaming pot of shrimp in spicy, lemony, buttery garlic sauce with melted feta that’s ready in 35 minutes. Serve it with crusty bread to sop up every delicious drop of amazing sauce. I can’t rave enough about this recipe….

Korean Chicken Stew with Gochujang Sauce

November 29, 2018 By Lisa 7 Comments

Meet my new favorite weeknight dinner! This Korean Chicken Stew with Gochujang Sauce comes together easily, all in one pot, with only 15 minutes of prep. Boneless chicken thighs and spinach in a savory, sweet, spicy, garlicky chili sauce that’s to die for! When you see how easy this amazing sauce is, you’ll want to…

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Fried Shallots

November 27, 2018 By Lisa 11 Comments

Here’s one of my all time Favorite Veggie Side Dishes. Shredded Brussels Sprouts are pan-browned for maximum caramelization. Then loads of scrumptious crispy fried shallots are piled on top. It’s an incredible combo of flavors. I could eat the whole platter by myself, in one sitting! If you’re looking for a stellar Veggie Side Dish…

Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Almond Flour

November 2, 2018 By Lisa 1 Comment

This Healthy Pumpkin Bread is moist and delicious without white flour, sugar, or added oil. Almond flour, made from ground blanched almonds, is the key ingredient that gives this bread its tender crumb, rich flavor and healthy nutritional profile. A slice of this pumpkin bread is just the thing to satisfy your seasonal craving for…

My Favorite Vegetarian Chili

October 24, 2018 By Lisa 42 Comments

This vegetarian chili has such great flavor and texture, even carnivores love it. Plus it’s extremely healthy and low fat and freezes really well. I always make a double batch and freeze half. I can’t say enough good things about this vegetarian chili. I’ve tried many veg chili recipes over the years and this is…

Bowl of no bake oatmeal peanut butter snack bites

No Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Bites

October 18, 2018 By Lisa 8 Comments

These Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Bites are heart-healthy, protein-packed, high in fiber and they taste GREAT. They are the perfect afternoon healthy snack or grab-and-go breakfast that will give you a big energy boost, keep you feeling full AND delight you with crunchy, nutty, sweet and salty satisfaction. Plus they’re easy to make. Before we…

six Roasted Squash halves stuffed with a rainbow of roasted vegetables

Roasted Squash Stuffed with Roasted Vegetables

October 4, 2018 By Lisa 19 Comments

Here’s my favorite special occasion recipe for fall and winter vegetables: Roasted Squash Stuffed with Roasted Vegetables. A rainbow of delicious healthy veggies piled into roasted squash halves. This is a wonderful dish for Thanksgiving or any festive meal. All of the chopping, roasting and stuffing can be done ahead of time! I was recently…