Joy's ginger and lentil soup

This meal really hit the spot during this chilly, gray, yet snowless winter we've been having.



And it's a good thing, too, because this recipe makes a whole heap of soup.



I followed Joy's recipe, and her serving suggestions. I ate this soup with pearl couscous and cheddar on top.

Deb's smashed chickpea salad

I love easy recipes!  And meals I can feel good about, nutrition wise!  And chickpeas!  And taking photos in natural light, especially if it means not showing my face in the office 'til... I don't want to incriminate myself, but you know, after I cook, photograph, and eat lunch.  Smashed chickpea salad is perfect.



I'm an olive hater, so I omit those.  I added raw red peppers into the mix.  A little of this, a little of that.



This recipe is so simple, infinitely versatile (add feta, avocado, sun dried tomatoes, pepperocinis, help me think of others!) , and dirt cheap.  And so good I could eat it for lunch every day.



At this point I'm just gushing, so I'll stop.  But seriously Deb, nice one.