Jodi Moreno 1/14/13 Jodi Moreno 1/14/13

pho noodle bowl with a spicy lemongrass broth

Big bowls of noodles make me happy. If I had to guess, I would say that you would agree.

You know what else makes me happy? Easy recipes. I have a feeling that makes you happy too.

Now that we have determined that we have two things in common, I have something I want to share with you. It's a easy recipe for a big, delicious bowl of noodles. Enjoy :)

Jodi Moreno 12/19/12 Jodi Moreno 12/19/12

borscht (beet soup) with dill yogurt + pumpkin seeds

Currently, I am in the middle of preparing the biggest meal of the year, but while my stove is simmering and my oven is braising I thought I would share this recipe with you which has been my new favorite.

It also happens to have the colors of christmas, so I thought it was even more appropriate that I share this recipe today.

Borscht is a beet soup that originated in central and eastern europe. If you love beets, you will love borscht.

This version is a dressed up, spruced up version. Perfect to serve for a holiday meal, christmas (if you celebrate it) would be ideal. Of course, if you don't celebrate christmas or if you just want to make a big batch of it for yourself, that is ideal too.

Happy Holidays! XO

Jodi Moreno 11/29/12 Jodi Moreno 11/29/12

white bean chili

I thought about starting this post with" I love chili" ... then I realized that I start almost every post with "I love .....".

I guess I just can't help myself, I love food.

Okay, but seriously, I do really love chili. Especially when it gets cold. First frost on the grass cold. First log on the fireplace cold. First time you whip out the puffy jacket to walk the dog cold.

There is something so warming and comforting about the beans and the spice. It makes you feel gooood. It's one of the most satisfying meals you can make in one pot (I'm pretty sure I say that a lot too).

I've been working on a few chili recipes recently, not just because I love chili, but because I am teaching a class on vegetarian chili next Monday at my new favorite place: Haven's Kitchen, in NYC.

It's the first class I am teaching there, so I want to be sure my recipes are super stellar. In addition to a more traditional chili, I also wanted to include a chili recipe that was a little less traditional. Something different. I am thinking this one might do.

If you live in NYC or will be in the area, check out my class and all of the other classes at Haven's Kitchen. I'd love to see you there!