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A slow cooker vegetarian meal inspired by the vibrantly coloured vegetables of the season and my friend who feels like she’s the the only one who likes beets and brussel sprouts. Delicately seasoned with Dijon, sherry, and rosemary the true goodness of the beets and ‘mini cabbages’ still shines.

Browning the onions before cooking them in your slow cooker gives this onion soup an almost smokey, roasted flavour that is guaranteed to warm you up. The addition of grated potatoes adds to the creamy, melt in your mouth texture. An easy alternative to French onion soup.

You don’t have to like eggplant to love this spicy and nutritious meal. Fresh tomatoes, basil, pepper and Romano cheese draw the best flavours out of the eggplant.

An easy nutritious vegetarian soup that can be prepared in minutes. The carrots, green onions and spinach provide a tonne of vitamins while the lentils supply protein and iron. Add a little curry paste and now you have a healthy soup with some zing!

Wow — This week got off to a very hectic start! Maybe it was just the shock of getting back to work after spending a relaxing weekend with family. No complaints though, work is great. Today was one of those extremely rare days when I actually confirmed a result. Now I can focus on food! (for a tonight anyway…)

This chicken soup is perfect for spring. The bite-size pieces of chicken make it satisfying, while the ginger, lemon and asparagus keep it light and refreshing. Give it a try while the asparagus is fresh and full of flavour.

Brighten up your winter meals by serving this beet risotto. Seasoned with fresh rosemary and lemon juice the beets provide rich flavour, vibrant colour and many nutrients. The ingredients work together perfectly to tone down the earthiness of the beets. If you don’t believe me, try it and see for yourself!

Great for warming up after adventuring in the crisp winter air. The scent of leeks and roasted garlic in the kitchen made us realize the appetite we had worked up. This soup smells almost as good as it tastes.

Yes, you can make a great risotto in your slow cooker! If your ready to try something new in 2010 give this recipe a try. Happy New Year!

I often bring leftovers of Curried Butternut Squash Soup to work for lunch, and my co-workers are always lured to the kitchen by the aroma as it is warming up. So when they requested I make some for our Christmas potluck dinner, I took it as a compliment and made a huge batch in my slow cooker.

Parsnips are abundant at the farmers' market these days, so I decided to try a recipe inspired from a book we have called “The Ontario Seasonal Cookbook”. Although you might grimace at the thought of parsnips, this soup tasted really smooth and fresh, especially when garnished with a sprinkle of minced cilantro.

This recipe takes advantage of the availability of summer and fall vegetables. This is a spicy combination of sweet potatoes, green beans, eggplant and chickpeas. Sound interesting? It tastes great.