Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Apples »
Ingredients: 1 large, crisp apple, cut into bite-sized wedges 1 lemon, juice only 4 ounces extra-firm tofu cut into tiny-inch cubes (see photo) a couple pinches of fine-grain sea salt a couple splashes of olive oil 2 medium cloves garlic, minced a scant tablespoon of maple syrup 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted and chopped 12 [...]
Roasted Pumpkin Salad »
Ingredients: 3 cups of pumpkin (or other winter squash), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-virgin olive oi fine grain sea salt 12 tiny red onions or shallots, peeled (OR 3 medium red onions peeled and quartered) 2 cups cooked wild rice* 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 [...]
Baby Lima Soup with Chipotle Broth »
Ingredients: 1 pound dried baby lima beans, picked over and rinsed 10 cups water 1 head garlic, top lobbed off to expose the cloves and loose skins removed 2 tablespoons olive oil or clarified butter 1 onion, halved top to bottom and sliced into thin crescents 1 to 2 chipotles in adobo sauce 2 teaspoons [...]
Tasty Green Bean Recipe »
Ingredients: 4 leeks, well washed, root end and tops trimmed, sliced lengthwise into quarters and then chopped into 1/2-inch segments (see photo in main post) 1/3 cup fresh dill, well chopped 3/4 pound green beans, tops and tails trimmed and cut into 1-inch segments extra-virgin olive oil fine-grain sea salt Directions: In a large thick-bottomed [...]
Spinach Pasta »
Ingredients: 2 bunches spinach, washed and trimmed 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten Directions: 1. Put 1/4 cup of water into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook until completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and, when cool enough to handle, [...]
Lentil Almond Stir-Fry Recipe »
Ingredients: Mint sauce (optional) 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 serrano chile pepper, de-veined and seeded 2 tablespoons olive oil pinch of salt a touch of sugar, or honey, or agave nectar 1 tablespoon lemon juice extra-virgin olive oil 6 to 8 very small new potatoes, cut into 1/2 pieces 2 cups cooked brown or [...]
Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Mustard Seeds »
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 2 containers (10 ounces each) Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed 1/2 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast [...]
Porcini Mushroom Soup »
Ingredients: 3/4 ounces dried porcini mushrooms (1 cup) 6 cups tepid water plus 2 cups hot water, divided 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 stick unsalted butter 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 1/2 pounds white mushrooms, sliced or quartered 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, [...]
Cashew Curry Recipe »
Ingredients 1/2 lb whole cashews 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter) 5 shallots, thinly sliced (or green onions) 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup peas (optional) 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 lemon, zest of (or 2-in piece of lemongrass) 1 tablespoon coriander 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 green chilies, thinly sliced [...]
Ginger Jeweled Salad »
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh ginger juice, made by grating a 4-5-inch piece of ginger into a pile and then pressing it against a strainer to extract the ginger juice 2 tablespoons white wine or Champagne vinegar fine grain sea salt 1/2 teaspoon jalapeno, very finely chopped 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2/3 cup dried [...]
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