Recipes

1/2 lb bacon, chopped1/2 large onion, chopped5 leaves collard greens, trimmed and choppedsalt and black pepper, to taste1 tsp greens seasoning1 head cabbage, chopped1 pinch white sugar Fry the bacon with the onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped collard greens, sprinkle […]

Olive oilSweet potatoesSalt Pepper One of the better ways to make sweet potatoes, and it’s very easy. Rub sliced sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast at 350 for 30 minutes, then at 400 for 20 minutes. Done! They make a great, sweet side dish, and go especially well with a hearty […]

3 Golden/Red Beets (larger ones, as close to the same size possible)1 Blood Orange or Naval Organge1 Cup Watercress1/2 Cup Thin Slices of Red OnionDressing:1 Cup Whole/Lowfat Plain Yogurt1 1/2 Tbsp. Prepared Horseradish (not ‘horseradish cream’)2 Tbsp. Champagne/Cider Vinegar1 tsp. Agave Nectar2 Tbsp. Fresh ChivesPinch of Salt Preheat oven to 425′ Cut off the beet […]

1 lb rigatoni or medium shell pasta 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil, plus a few leaves for garnish2 cloves garlic, chopped1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional) 1.  In the bowl of a food […]

2 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion2 cloves garlic12 oz beer (a beer like Coors’ Blue Moon works, or a Belgian White)2 cups vegetable broth (or 1-2 bouillon cubes with 2 cups water)1 lb collard greens1 tbsp brown sugar1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Cracked black pepper to taste Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Cook […]

1 sweet potato or yam, scrubbed and dried 1/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (walnuts, cashews, almonds, etc.) Heat the oven to 375°F. Pierce the sweet potato several times with the tines of a fork. Place the sweet potato inside a loose nest of foil. Bake […]

2 Tbs. butter1 medium-sized onion, thinly sliced3/4 tsp. turmeric1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger1/4 tsp. ground coriander1/8 tsp. cayenne3/4 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1/2 tsp. garam masala1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 lbs. turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1. In large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. When hot, sauté onion until golden, […]

1 cup plus 1/2 cup fresh cranberries2 cups freshly-squeezed orange juice (about 5 large oranges)1/3 cup sugar1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced into thick coins  2 cups sparkling water, chilled (or more if you like it less sweet) In advance of making this recipe, freeze 1/2 cup of cranberries. You’ll use these as a garnish. […]

2 lb. young, slender leeks1 Tbs. salt8 to 10 pearl onions3/4 cup chicken broth1/3 cup dry white wine3 Tbs. olive oil1 Tbs. tomato paste4 bay leaves1 tsp. peppercorns Paprika Trim the leeks, leaving about 1 inch of the tender green tops intact and cutting them all to the same length. If the leeks are small, […]

6 each  Portabella mushrooms4 cups mesclun greens¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries Cranberry and Sausage Stuffing (see below) Cranberry Sausage Stuffing:1 cups quinoa grain, uncooked½ lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed¼ cup unsalted butter, melted1 cup leeks, coarsely chopped1 cup celery, chopped2 teaspoons rosemary, chopped1 teaspoon thyme, chopped1 cup sweetened dried cranberries2 cups chicken stock ¼ cup […]

3 cups cooked quinoa 2 beets, trimmed and quartered Olive oil Sea salt 1/4 cup fruity olive oil 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 2 teaspoons organic gluten-free tamari sauce 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar 1 tablespoon organic raw agave nectar or local honey 1 cup drained rinsed chick peas 2 big handfuls […]

4 large basil leaves 1/2 oz. simple syrup 2 1/2 oz. vodka 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice Ice 1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 of the basil leaves with the simple syrup.  Add the codka, lime juice and ice and shake. 2.  Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish wiht the remaining basil […]

2 Radishes2 Blood Orangeswalnuts, finely choppedsalt white pepper First, segment your oranges. Cut off the very top and bottom of the orange (the orange will then sit flat). Remove the skin and bitter pith of the orange by hand or with a knife. Using a small knife, cut out each segment of the orange, leaving […]

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 shallot, minced (optional)6 ounces regular or wild mushrooms, trimmed and sliced about 1/4 inch thick1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeño or serrano chili, minced (seeded for a milder flavor)1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or epazoteSalt and freshly ground pepper4 corn tortillas2 ounces grated Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or mixed cheeses […]