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April 12, 2013

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Relishing Daphne Oz's New Book +Moroccan Lentil Soup

Clearly you know I’m a fan of The Chew, as further evidenced by my previous post this week.  I’m also a huge fan of Daphne Oz.  Though I had admittedly no idea whom she was before The Chew became a part of my daily ritual, I have grown to love Daphne as much as the other hosts, and maybe even a little more.  When I heard she had a new book coming out, I inquired about it and was provided with a preview copy.  I was super excited to be considered important enough to receive a preview copy and even more excited to be able to take a look.

Relish is much more than a cookbook.  Sure there are plenty of mouth-watering recipes.  Enough delicious recipes that this book is bound to be dog-eared and food stained from so much use, a high compliment for a cookbook.  There are recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as drinks and, my favorite, dessert.  I made the Coconut Pecan Cake again, which I just updated with new, better photos.  If you missed this post the first time around (you probably did) take a look now.  Much as I love writing and words, I can’t think of any strong enough to describe how much I love this cake.  I want this cake every day of my life.  I also made the Moroccan Lentil Soup, but more on that a little later.  And the Whole Wheat Blueberry Sticky Buns are totally calling my name.  Plus, almost every recipe has an accompanying photo.  That’s so important to me as a reader, as I’m much more likely to make a recipe I can see. 

Relishing Daphne Oz's New Book +Moroccan Lentil Soup

Relishing Daphne Oz's New Book +Moroccan Lentil Soup

In between all the food, there’s Daphne’s take on living the best life we all can.  From her thoughts on eating healthy, splurging sometimes, and doing exercise that fits into our schedules and that we love to hair and makeup tips (come on, ladies, admit it, we all want thick, shiny, gorgeous hair like Daphne’s), like did you know coconut oil can be used to remove makeup?  I know I didn’t.  Then there’s all we ever need to know about furnishing our houses, traveling, and living and loving all parts of our lives and sharing them with the people most important to us.

Reading the introduction, I felt like Daphne was talking directly to me.  She talks about leading a well-rounded life.  About asking herself questions about if her life is headed in the right direction.  About waiting for her wildest dreams to come true while life is passing her by, as if we need to wait for good things to come.  Seriously guys, I think about these thinks all the time.  The thing is Daphne learned in a nutshell that “happiness is an attitude, but it’s easier to have that happy outlook when you’re living a life that is just right for you.”  Okay, so I kind of knew this, working as hard as I can to make my dreams come true, and ready for the life I want forever to happen . . . um . . . yesterday, but reading it was an epiphany.  And knowing that someone who seems as put together as Daphne has the same thoughts was an even bigger one.  What Daphne learned and hopefully I have now too is that life waits for no one.  We need to Relish the moment as much as possible.

Daphne also noted that she loves shopping at grocery stores and tries to eat healthy and be healthy, but at the same time enjoy food.  When you make the Coconut Pecan Cake, you’ll know she’s not all about flax seeds and kale, as she focuses on a philosophy where no food is out of bounds.  Because we all know when a food is out of bounds, it’s the only one we think about.  A tid-bit that I’ll never forget is that produce labeled with a PLU code that has five digits beginning with eight means it’s a GMO.  I won’t get into what that means here, but it’s definitely something I want to avoid and am so glad to know how.

I can’t wait to try meditating.  Daphne makes it sound like a great way to relax and think more clearly, at the same time making it approachable, noting there’s no “correct” way to do it.      

Relishing Daphne Oz's New Book +Moroccan Lentil Soup

Daphne talks about making things happen.  Not waiting, but taking chances and making things happen.  I love that philosophy.  One of the ways she does that is through making lists.  I did the same thing with my bucket list, but clearly I need to get more focused on crossing more things off.  Ridding our lives of worry and being grateful for all the amazing things we do have is also part of this idea.  Seriously, Daphne, were you in my head when you wrote this book?  Worrying is one of the biggest stressors in my life and something I am constantly working to control.

Then there’s working hard and partying hard.  This helps Daphne achieve balance in her life.  She says, “Every now and then enjoy the sunrise by staying up late instead of waking up early.”  I’ve never done that.  I think the bucket list just got a new addition.

Relishing Daphne Oz's New Book +Moroccan Lentil Soup

This is only a small sampling of the book that I read from cover to cover in just a few days.  The only bigger compliment a cookbook can receive than being a mess from being used, is being read from cover to cover.  If you only buy one cookbook this year, actually even if you only buy one book this year, make it Relish.  You will not be disappointed.

In the vein of Relishing life and making things happen, I made a video.  It’s a poem asking my favorite people, the hosts of The Chew, to help me out and make my dreams come true.  I would love if you all would check it out.  I’m tired of waiting for things to happen, so I’m trying to do something about that.  And on the off chance Daphne, you happen to read this (Hi!), please take a look at my video.  I just want a chance to Relish my life too!

Onto the Moroccan Lentil Soup.  I’d never had lentils before but this warm, comforting soup appealed to me in this yucky, chilly, rainy winter spring.  I wasn’t at all sure if I’d like it, but after one taste I didn’t like it, I loved it.  Pretty easy to put together, it simmers for awhile on the stove.  When served, it is a creamy soup full of super healthy ingredients: lentils, kale, sweet potatoes, carrots, garlic, some spices that warm you from the inside out.  The mouth feel is so rich and creamy.  An addition of lemon juice adds welcome brightness.  So eat this delicious and healthy soup for dinner and then you won’t feel so guilty about the coconut cake for dessert 🙂  And don’t forget to pick up a copy of Relish.

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Relishing Daphne Oz’s New Book + Moroccan Lentil Soup


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  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch medallions
  • 1 large white or yellow onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups dried red lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 8 cups water, chicken, or vegetable stock (I used water and chicken stock)
  • ½ – 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups kale, cut into chiffonade
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots and onion and sauté until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add red pepper flakes, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring frequently so the garlic doesn’t burn.
  2. Add the lentils, sweet potato, and water or stock. Bring the soup to a boil before reducing to a simmer. Simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the kale and black pepper and simmer for up to 10 minutes more, until the lentils, carrots, and sweet potatoes are cooked through and the soup is creamy.
  3. Serve with lemon. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Relish by Daphne Oz

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins

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Disclaimer: I was provided with a copy of Relish to review, but all opinions, as always, are my own.

Filed Under: Cookbooks, No Bake, Savory Tagged With: Carrots, Cookbook, Daphne Oz, Dinner, Entree, Garlic, Healthy, Kale, Lentils, Pepper, Soup, Sweet Potatoes, The Chew

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Comments

  1. Katy @ Katy's Kitchen says

    April 12, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    I definitely did not know that about coconut oil. I hesitate to use it in cooking because of the high saturated fat content (I don’t really buy into the whole “healthy fat” idea) so I’ve been looking for other ways to use it. Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 12, 2013 at 3:32 pm

      I definitely think there are healthy fats. Since I started eating lots of salmon and more olive oil a few years ago, I can really see the difference in my skin. In Relish, Daphne also talks about how healthy coconut oil is.

      Reply
      • Katy @ Katy's Kitchen says

        April 12, 2013 at 4:38 pm

        Interesting, in terms or dryness? I guess what I meant was that even though its better for you than Crisco, it should still be moderate (a.k.a not eating it by the spoonful 😉 ) Salmon and olive oil is so wonderful for the omegas they provide.

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        • Laura says

          April 13, 2013 at 4:06 pm

          Yes, I have terrible eczema, particularly in the winter, and it has been much better the past few years since I make sure I eat salmon at least once a week and some olive oil almost every day. I also take omega-3 gummy vitamins. I’m all about preventing dry skin!

          Reply
          • Deb says

            May 6, 2021 at 2:47 pm

            I also suffer from exema and dry skin and have used coconut oil on my body but never seemed to get the results that others claimed. Then I read that for suffers of dry skin..coconut oil is NOT the oil to use, that it can actually make your dry skin worse. Sweet almond oil and 100% Shea butter was highly recommended and I can vouch that these products are my go to skin lotions now.

          • Laura says

            May 18, 2021 at 5:59 pm

            Hi Deb! I so agree. Coconut oil does nothing for my skin. I will look into sweet almond oil and shea butter. Thank you for the tip!

  2. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says

    April 12, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Love this soup! I can tell it has a nice, bright flavor from the coriander and turmeric!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 13, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      It definitely has a bright flavor! One that I can’t get enough of. Thanks, Lori and thanks for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  3. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

    April 12, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    I love Moroccan flavors! And I use them a lot in my cooking. I am in love with lentils, too, even though most people don’t seem to like them. And this book sounds very interesting: I love to read about balancing your life and finding inner peace and happiness.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 13, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      I never thought I would like lentils either, but I’m so glad I finally gave them a try, as they were great! Thanks, Julia!

      Reply
  4. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    April 13, 2013 at 7:50 am

    Moroccan flavors are amazing! The list of ingredients in this list is the kind I love, and lentils are one of my go-to foods, especially in winter. I never heard of Relish, will surely check it out!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 13, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      I had never really had Moroccan flavors before, but I fell in love with them. Thanks, Paula!

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says

    April 13, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    This looks great, super healthy. I was actually just looking into this cookbook a few days ago!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 14, 2013 at 10:40 am

      Such a great cookbook! So many other amazing looking recipes too, but this soup was calling my name. I think you’d enjoy the book. Thanks Elizabeth!

      Reply
  6. ashley - baker by nature says

    April 13, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    I love lentil soups! This one looks a-m-a-z-i-n-g. Super healthy, too. Which is always a plus!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 14, 2013 at 10:39 am

      Healthy and delicious is the best combination. If you love lentil soup, you’ll definitely love this. Thanks for visiting, Ashley!

      Reply
  7. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    April 13, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    I like the sound of this. and jeez girl, now you make me feel lost unless I have that book!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 14, 2013 at 10:38 am

      The book is fabulous! It was a very interesting read.

      Reply
  8. Natalie says

    April 15, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    This looks SO delicious! Lentils are one of my fave ingredients to add to soups!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 15, 2013 at 12:43 pm

      Thanks, Natalie! I can’t wait to try more lentil soups.

      Reply
  9. Joanna says

    April 16, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    This lentil soup is so creamy and has great flavors. I loved it and can’t wait to have it again. Easy to make and nice to have leftovers. Very clever video and you did a great job. Keep up the good work..

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 16, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks! Gotta keep trying. Something will work 🙂

      Reply
  10. Luciana says

    September 17, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    I just borrowed Relish from my local library and I started to make Daphne Recipes. They are all amazing, very tasty! My last try was this lentil soup. I love anything with lentils, and the list of ingredients seemed packed with healthy stuff. I gave it a try and everyone in my family loved. My only change was omit the cinnamon as I dislike it in savoury dishes. I give this soup 5 stars for taste and healthiness. Thanks for sharing online!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Laura says

      September 18, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the soup, Luciana! It is one of my favorites. What other recipes did you make from the book?

      Reply
  11. Aurica says

    March 4, 2014 at 7:42 am

    look’s so amazing, a recipe so great and apetising..:)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  12. Jess says

    January 18, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Help! Mine doesn’t want to thicken enough and the veggies are over cooking. Any suggestions on how to improve for for next time?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 19, 2015 at 10:19 am

      Hi Jess! Mine always thickens a lot – more than I want it to even. You can try reducing the amount of water/stock. You can always add more during cooking if you really need it. Also, make sure it is only partially covered when cooking, so that the liquid evaporates and reduces. I hope this helps!

      Reply
  13. ashok says

    June 25, 2021 at 11:51 pm

    Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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