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Fresh Corn Soup

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This fresh corn soup is made with sweet corn, potatoes, and herbs: light, healthy, and not even weighed down with cream! It’s got big, beautiful corn flavor in every spoonful. Want a corn recipe outside of eating it on the cob? Try this fresh corn soup! It’s a new favorite around here. The flavor is sweet and nuanced, full of vegetables like onion, celery, potatoes, and of course: loads of corn! Many corn soup recipes are heavy with rich cream and butter, but this one is light and healthy. On its own it’s vegan and plant-based, but I like serving it with a very small dollop of sour cream (or vegan sour cream ). 5 Star Reader Review “Delicious soup – made it several times. Thanks for the recipe!” -Jen Ingredients for Fresh Corn Soup This fresh corn soup is different from a corn chowder . Instead of rich and creamy, this healthy soup is fresh and full of vegetables. It’s partially blended to have a chunky texture: o...
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Chicken Corn Chowder

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This chicken corn chowder recipe is creamy and bursting with potatoes and fresh sweet corn! It makes a deliciously hearty meal. When corn season is in full swing, it’s the moment for all the sweet corn recipes . And this chicken corn chowder recipe is my new favorite! It’s creamy and cozy, punctuated by soft potatoes and bright bursts of sweet corn. Adding chicken gives it a protein boost that makes it a filling meal. It’s one of my top ways to enjoy those sweet seasonal cobs, and it even works with canned corn too! 5 Star Reader Review “I just made the chicken corn chowder tonight, and it was delicious! To make this a creamier chowder, I used 2 cups of Half and Half. Will definitely make again, two thumbs up!” -Fay “I made this creamy chicken corn chowder. What an amazing recipe. The smoked paprika was a great idea! I can’t wait to try it with lobster.” -Rebecca Ingredients for Chicken Corn Chowder Chicke...
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My Favorite Avocado Toast Recipe

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This loaded avocado toast recipe makes a super easy healthy lunch or dinner! It piles creamy mashed avocado with cucumber, olives, feta, and pickled onions — plus, 10 more of my favorite toppings. Many of the recipe ideas I have I pick up while traveling, and when I tried this delicious next-level Mediterranean avocado toast at a cafe in Montreal, I immediately knew I needed to recreate it at home. Avocado toast might be basic, but this is such a fun flavor combination that it’s a legit meal: tomatoes, Kalamata olives, lemony cucumbers, pickled onions and a bit of feta cheese. It looks beautiful and it requires no cooking at all. To add protein, eat it with a scoop of cottage cheese, a fried egg, or my cannellini bean salad to serve alongside! I’m also sharing 10 more avocado toast topping ideas below. The Best Bread for Avocado Toast The most important part of a great avocado toast, outside of a ripe avocado of course, is the bread! Here...
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Cannellini Bean Salad

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This cannellini bean salad is ready in 10 minutes and full of flavor with fresh herbs and feta! It’s a Mediterranean-inspired quick and healthy lunch or side dish. I cannot stop making bean salads, and one cool thing is this: bean salads are trendy right now! So I know you’ll keep loving them too. This cannellini bean salad is so full of bright and tangy flavors from the pickled red onions and the fresh herbs. I took one bite the first time I made it and was in love! The great thing about this salad is that it adds protein and fiber to any plate, so it’s great for lunches or to round out any dinner plate. It’s perfect alongside chicken thighs or grilled shrimp for a filling healthy dinner that’s Mediterranean diet friendly. Why You’ll Love This Recipe I’ve made a lot of bean salads, but this one is my new favorite because of this: It takes 10 minutes. There’s no chilling or marinating, just stirring. ...
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