Recipes

1 butternut squash (about 1 1/2 lb), peeled, seeded and grated1/2 c raisins1/4 c vegetable oil1 to 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, or to taste1 tbsp minced fresh ginger Salt and freshly ground black pepper Combine the squash, raisins, oil, vinegar and ginger in a salad bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss, then taste and […]

3 tablespoons butter 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup chopped pistachios 1/3 cup chopped almonds 1/3 cup chopped pine nuts 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 eggs, lightly beaten About 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese 2 […]

2 Tbsp butter1 small onion, chopped4 cups sweet corn kernels1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped1 green onion, chopped2 Tbsp fresh sage1/2 cup light cream1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until softened. Add corn and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to […]

1/4 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (28-ounce) can or jar pureed tomatoes Bunch parsley, leaves chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn by hand Salt and pepper Saute onions in olive oil in saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve […]

2 small radishes or 1 daikon radish3 tomatoes1 small red or white onion1 bunch cilantroseveral pinches salt Juice from 1 lemon Chop fine and mix. Chimol is a Salvadoran salsa, traditionally used for topping for carne asada (or grilled steaks). Try it on on grilled fish or chicken, or as a topping for scrambled eggs, […]

Olive oil for cooking4 lb. zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slicesSalt and freshly ground pepper, to taste4 cups ricotta cheese1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese2 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon1/3 cup unsalted butter1/3 cup all-purpose flour5 cups milk, warmedFreshly grated nutmeg, to taste1 1/2 lb. lasagna noodles, cooked until just tender4 lb. tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely […]

1 small buttercup or other winter squash, cut in half, seeds and fibers removed (1 pound)½ cup chopped tart apple2 teaspoons packed brown sugar2 teaspoons margarine or butter, softened½ teaspoon lemon juice Dash of ground nutmeg Heat oven to 400°. Place squash halves cut sides up in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Mix […]

1 acorn squash3 Tbsp butter, melted2 Tbsp dark brown sugar1/4 cup cranberries1/2 cup apple or pear, cubed1/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground1/8 cup toasted almonds, sliced Preheat oven to 400 F.Halve the acorn squash lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Brush the flesh with 1 Tbsp melted butter, then sprinkle with 1 Tbsp dark […]

For the tomato sauce:1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 small or 1/2 medium onion, chopped2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste)2 pounds fresh tomatoes, quartered if you have a food mill, peeled, seeded and chopped if you don’t, or  1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with juice, or crushed tomatoes in puréeSalt and freshly ground pepper1/2 […]

1 Bunch asparagus1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups cooked cold long-grain white rice 3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt 3 (10-inches in diameter) whole wheat tortillas 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons chopped red onion In a medium-sized saucepan over high heat, bring […]

3/4 c butter1 lb phyllo dough1 1/2 lb kale3 medium onions, chopped8 oz sausage meat (omit for a vegetarian pie)2 tbsp butter1/2 tsp ground allspicesalt and pepper 2 eggs Wash kale, discard thick stems, and chop into thin strips. If necessary, remove sausage from casings and crumble it. Heat the butter in a large saute […]

4 cups peeled and coarsely chopped young ginger2 tsp. coarse salt2 1⁄2 cups apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp. sugar If possible use young ginger for this preparation, as it is very tender and almost fiberless, with thin, papery skin that does not need to be peeled.Blanch the ginger in a large pot of boiling water […]

4-5 large beets1 Tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp salt2 tsp fresh thyme 1/2 cup hummus 1 cup lettuce 2 pita pockets Heat and prep greill. Wash beets well and carefully slice into a 1/4″ thickness.Toss beets with olive oil, salt, and half of the thyme. Lay beets out on grill and let cook on each side […]

1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil sea or kosher salt, to taste fresh-cracked pepper, to taste 3-4 cups baby arugula 4 carrots, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler 1 1/2 cup freshly shelled peas 3/4 cup freshly-crumbled feta Whisk together the lemon […]