Recipes

1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked1 cup water1/2 lb sweet potatoes, grated1 can black beansCumin, curry powder, chili powder to taste 1 Tbsp vegetable oil Combine quinoa and water in a small pot. Cover and simmer on low heat until all water has evaporated, about 15 minutes. While quiona is cooking, warm vegetable oil in large pan […]

1/4 cup olive oil1 cup onion, chopped2 cloves fresh garlic, pressed1 cup brown rice1 1/4 cups vegetable broth1 cup canned tomatoes with liquid1 teaspoon salt (optional)4 oz sprouts (like Jonathan’s Munchin’ Mix) Tabasco, or other preferred hot, sauce, to taste Heat oil in a heavy pot. Add onions and garlic and saute until light brown. […]

1 1/2 pounds halved peeled beets 1 blood orange 2 tablespoons toasted walnut oil 2 tablespoons minced shallots 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups greens 1/3 cup chopped unsalted, dry-roasted pistachios 2 tablespoons goat cheese Wrap beets in parchment paper. Microwave at HIGH until tender (about […]

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 can (19.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1/4 cup tahini 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 garlic clove, chopped Coarse salt and ground pepper Whole-wheat pita and crudites such as red pepper and […]

1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons; preferably Meyer)2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar plus 3 tablespoons additional if using fresh/frozen cranberries1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits1 1/4 cups defrosted frozen or fresh cranberries, chopped coarse, or 1 1/4 cups dried […]

4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes2 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh marjoram, plus 2 whole sprigs and more for garnish4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus several sprigs for garnish Note: If you can’t find fresh marjoram, you can […]

1/4 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onion3/4 cup diced carrots1/2 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon minced garlic1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms6 cups chicken broth3/4 cup barley salt and pepper to taste Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook and stir until onions are tender […]

1 tbsp butter2-3 scarlet turnips, sliced thinly1 tsp soy sauce, or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos Finely minced parsley Melt your butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turnip slices and sauté for a few minutes until they start to brown. Add a splash of water or broth, stir, and cover to steam-cook the turnips […]

For the salad:2 cups carrots1 1/4 cup assorted radishes6 cups arugula2 tablespoons fresh thyme1 tablespoon olive oil1 dash salt and pepper For the dressing:3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar1 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 dash salt and pepper Slice the carrots and the radishes thinly, preferably on a mandoline. Toss the carrots into a skillet […]

3 Tbs. orange juice1 Tbs. pure maple syrup2 tsp. balsamic vinegar4 oz. collard greens (1/2 small bunch)5 Tbs. olive oil, divided3 cups (14 oz.) medium-diced onions1 1/2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger3/4 tsp. salt2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (12 oz.), peeled and diced (1 3/4 cups)1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into medium dice (2 1/2 […]

1 lb. roasting potatoes1/8 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh basil or 1 Tbsp dried Cut roasting potatoes into bite sized pieces and place in sealable microwave-safe container. Rinse with cold water and drain.Pour oil over potatoes and sprinkle with basil (or your favorite seasoning). Place the litd on the container and shake to thoroughly […]

2 1/4 cups cold heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons, for brushing20 large basil leaves, plus 1/3 cup small or torn basil leaves3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more if needed1 1/2 tablespoons baking powderSalt2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon pure […]

1 lb. blood oranges (4-5)3 cups water 2.5 cups granulated sugar Take 1 pound of blood oranges (approximately 4-5 tennis ball-sized oranges) and wash them well. Trim away both ends and slice the oranges in half. Using a very sharp knife, trim away the core of the oranges and pluck out any seeds that you […]

Peanut oil (for frying) 3 cups matchstick-size strips leeks (white and pale green parts only; from about 1 pound of leeks) Here’s an easy one! Pour peanut oil into heavy small saucepan to depth of 1 inch; heat to 350°F. Fry leeks in small batches until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer […]