Healthy Archives | Platings + Pairings

Ham and Bean Soup

Chardonnay, Healthy, Main Dishes, Pinot Noir, Pork, Recipes, Riesling, Slow Cooker, Soup/Chili, ZinfandelJanuary 19, 2021January 19, 2021 40A. Virtual Assistant

Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. Richly flavored with a ham bone and beans, this soup makes for an easy dinner that takes less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.

You can’t go wrong with a slow cooker soup on a frosty winter day. Just pop everything in the Crockpot and walk away… and get ready for some amazing smells to fill the house! Whether you’re making Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Chipotle, Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup, or this new Ham and Bean soup, you won’t regret it.

Instant Pot Pot Roast

Beef/Steak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Healthy, Instant Pot, Main Dishes, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Recipes, Wine PairingsJanuary 19, 2021January 21, 2021 40A. Virtual Assistant

Instant Pot Pot Roast is hands-down the fastest and easiest version of this classic comfort food! It’s fall-apart tender, moist, and covered in a flavorful gravy. Plus the creamy baby potatoes and tender carrots are made right in the same pot!

I am a huge fan of taking classic recipes and transforming them for the Instant Pot. Because what could be better than your childhood favorite recipes than making them easier and faster? This Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff and this Instant Pot Mac and Cheese are some great ones to try!

Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Sausage & Kale

Healthy, Instant Pot, Recipes, Soup/ChiliJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Erin

Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Sausage comes together quickly and easily with the help of your pressure cooker. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly days.

The instant pot is the quickest way to create delicious soups at home. Take for example, my Instant Pot Minestrone Soup, Instant Pot French Onion Soup, and Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup. It seems that I never even make soup on the stovetop anymore. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

But, if you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can also make this lentil soup with sausage on the stove.

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

Healthy, Side Dishes, Vegetables, VegetarianJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021 40A. Virtual Assistant

You’ve never tasted Brussels sprouts this good before! Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and covered in a sweet and spicy kung pao sauce. Toss with roasted peanuts and red chilis for a crazy delicious spin on a classic roasted vegetable.

I’m a big fan of flavorful Brussels sprouts. One classic flavor combination is Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction and Cranberries. I also love Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Tahini Sauce.

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Easy Kielbasa Soup Recipe

Healthy, Soup/ChiliJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 2021 40A. Virtual Assistant

This easy Kielbasa Soup recipe is filled with savory sausage, hearty potatoes, and healthy vegetables. It’s a warm and comforting soup that’s perfect for a cold winter day.

January is the perfect month for healthy soups. It’s still cold outside and most of us are in need of a good restart after all of those holiday treats. Some of my go-to soup recipes this time of year include this Hearty Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale or this 30-Minute Tomato Bisque Soup.

Kale Caesar Salad Recipe // Vegetarian

30 Minutes or Less, Healthy, Recipes, Rose, Salads, Vinho Verde, Wine PairingsJanuary 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Erin

Insanely good Kale Caesar Salad! Topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious. This vegetarian salad can also be topped with your favorite protein like instant pot hard boiled eggs, chicken, or chopped almonds to make it a full meal.

If you’d like a recipe that’s vegan, be sure to try my Vegan Caesar Salad!