Apple Lentil Celery Salad

Apple Lentil Celery Salad (A Seat at the Table)

Lentils are a fantastic source of protein, iron, and fiber.  I love making lentils salads because they’re easy, convenient, and filling.  I love using the precooked lentils from Trader Joe’s, it’s not that cooking lentils is hard, but I love the convenience of having a package of lentils ready when I need a quick, easyRead more

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Mediterranean Chicken Salad Thumbnail (A Seat at the Table)

  This is a fantastic new salad.  Perfect for summer, it’s filling, packed with veggies, and so refreshing.  While I made this with chicken I think it could easily be made vegetarian by substituting in chickpeas for the chicken.  This is also great for mayo-haters.  It’s easy to throw this together and can easily beRead more

Slow Cooker Rosemary Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Rosemary Beef Stew (A Seat at the Table)

So I went on a bit of a hiatus.  With the holidays, and then a cold, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed.  I’m thinking of some new features for this little old blog, so I hope you’ll bear with me as I figure out and experiment with some ideas.  The new year is always aRead more

Carrot Coriander Soup with Cumin and Citrus

Carrot Coriander Soup with Cumin and Citrus (A Seat at the Table)

I just finished making this soup for tonight’s Carroll Cafe, and I have to say it is a knock-out.  It’s the perfect meal for fall.  It’s creamy and complex.  The citrus adds a fresh, tart note that’s absolutely amazing with the sweet carrots.  It totally takes this soup from average to memorable.  This would beRead more

Vegetable Wheat Berry Salad

Veggie Wheat Berry Salad (A Seat at the Table)

This is one of my new go-to salads.  I love the combination of whole grains and veggies.  This is super easy to throw together and can be easily adapted to whatever vegetables you have on hand.  The dressing is a simple, fresh, tart dressing that goes nicely with the fresh vegetables and slight nutty flavorRead more