Japanese Curry Noodle SoupBy Ann GaffneyJapanese curry noodle soup is a personal favorite. It is low-heat spicy, and manages to be both warming and soothing. Real comfort food.Creamy Cashew Curry SauceBy Ann GaffneyThis vegan creamy cashew curry sauce works wonderfully with all kinds foods from chicken breasts, firm tofu to peas and lentils. It’s not hard to make and freezes well, so make it ahead of time and freeze a batch to quickly jazz up weeknight dinners.Chicken Braised with Lemon and OnionsBy Ann GaffneyChicken braised with lemon and onions is a favorite weeknight dish that completely transforms skinless chicken breasts from bland into a tasty, comforting dinner with a flavor that says you spent hours on it, when you haven’t!Gingery Poached PearsBy Ann GaffneyThese very simple gingery poached pears can be either a wonderful dessert or refreshing breakfast treat paired with a dollop of thick Greek yogurt.Miracle ChickenBy Ann GaffneyMy mum used to make this for for me when I was a kid, and it’s still one of my favorite things to eat when I feel tired or run-down and in need of something light.Sourdough Blueberry PancakesBy Ann GaffneyIf like me you’re into sourdough bread making, Blueberry Sourdough Pancakes are a great way to use up discarded starter in this easy, special breakfast or brunch treat. Carabaccia – Tuscan Onion SoupBy Ann GaffneyIf you’ve been hankering after for a really good onion soup, Carabaccia, the Tuscan Red onion soup is it. It’s easy to make. All it needs a bit of time to cook the onions down until they are sweet and jammy.Perfectly Easy Fish StewBy Ann GaffneyI love this perfectly easy fish stew. It is as easy to make as it is good to eat and is perfect for feeding a cast of thousands at dinner parties, or if the base is made in advance and frozen, a delicious weeknight supper for twoRicotta GnocchiBy Ann GaffneyRicotta gnocchi are delicious and fun to make. Easy and low carb they are great paired with my fabulously easy basic tomato sauce, which you can, of course, make ahead of time or for the freezer. EnjoyOven Baked FalafelBy Ann GaffneyOven baked Falafel are an easy, lower fat way to get these yummy, protein packed little vegan treats on the table. They’re pretty fast to make in a food processor once you’ve soaked the beans.Happy PizzaBy Ann GaffneyHappy pizza happened when I was looking for a quick lunch and decided to repurpose into pizza a leftover naan bread with some tomato and mozzarella I had in the fridge. It was an epiphany. Naan is a fabulous foil for all kinds of savory toppings. Mediterranean Farro SaladBy Ann GaffneyMediterranean Farro Salad is a wonderful no-cook way to use this ancient grain. All you need to do is soak it overnight to give it the perfect ‘al dente’ bite before mixing into a salad.Easy, Healthy Spaghetti & MeatballsBy Ann GaffneyEasy, healthy spaghetti and meatballs is simply delicious. Made with turkey and chicken instead of the usual beef, the meatballs are lower in saturated fat, and have a yummy Mediterranean vibe thanks to the spices used to flavor them. Simply delicious.Louisiana Style Andouille & White Bean StewBy Ann GaffneyThis easy, warming Louisiana Style Andouille & White Bean Stew is a quick, spicy version of cassoulet, the classic French bean dish. It’s a real cold weather dish, satisfying and delicious. Spanish Style Cod WithChickpeas and PeppersBy Ann GaffneyAside its great flavor, and easy method, the great benefit of Spanish style cod with chickpeas and peppers is that the basic veggie stew the fish sits on can be made ahead of time, even frozen, to use as needed. Warming Winter SoupBy Ann GaffneyWarming winter soup makes you feel cozy from the inside. It’s total, delicious comfort. The combo of sweet tasting Kabocha squash and middle eastern spices, gets a sweet and sour hit from salty miso and sharp lime.