Broccoli with Orecchiette Pasta

By |2015-05-05T13:08:50-07:00May 5th, 2015|Recipes|

Ingredients: 2 pounds broccoli (or broccolini), stems removed, peeled and chopped, florets kept small sea salt 1 pound orechiette pasta ½ cup olive oil 7 cloves garlic, peeled and minced freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated pecorino romano Directions: Place broccoli and peeled stems in a deep saucepan and cover with cold, salted water. Bring [...]

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Fava Bean Dip with Goat Cheese and Garlic

By |2015-05-05T13:08:35-07:00May 5th, 2015|Recipes|

Ingredients: 2-3 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled (about 2 cups) 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste) ½ cup chopped green garlic olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 Tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup water or more 5 ounces goat cheese sea salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: Remove the outer shell from the beans. [...]

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Lettuce Salad with Strawberries, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

By |2015-05-05T13:08:24-07:00May 5th, 2015|Recipes|

Serves 4 as a side Ingredients: 1 pint strawberries, rinsed, dried, and hulled Balsamic vinaigrette (recipe follows) 7 ounces lettuce leaves ½ cup walnut pieces, toasted ½ cup crumbled goat cheese Directions: Cut the strawberries in quarters, place them in a small, and toss them with about 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Place all the [...]

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Roast Root Vegetable Medley

By |2015-05-05T13:08:15-07:00May 5th, 2015|Recipes|

Ingredients: 4 large carrots, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 large beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 large shallots, peeled and coarsely chopped ½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon orange zest 2 tablespoons Za’tar spice 1 teaspoon sea salt [...]

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Strawberry Kanten

By |2015-05-05T13:08:02-07:00May 5th, 2015|Recipes|

Kantens contain a sea vegetable called agar agar, which makes the liquid set like Jello. This will last about 4 days in the refrigerator. You can find agar agar in any health food store or in some markets in the Asian section. This is so yummy on a hot day, very refreshing. Ingredients: 1 pint [...]

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Strawberry Tarragon Dressing

By |2015-04-28T13:35:35-07:00April 28th, 2015|Recipes|

Ingredients: 1½ cups strawberries, hulled ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon sweetener 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Directions: Whirl the strawberries in a blender or food processor until pureed. Rub through a fine wire sieve into a 2-cup glass measure. Add ¼ cup lemon juice [...]

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Broccolini and Water Chestnuts in Citrus-Ginger Sauce

By |2015-04-28T13:35:20-07:00April 28th, 2015|Recipes|

Ingredients: 2 pounds broccoli or broccolini 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1-2 tablespoons chopped green garlic 1 6oz. can water chestnuts, drained well ¼ cup water 2 tablespoons tamari 1 tablespoon arrowroot or non-GMO cornstarch 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon sweetener 2 tablespoons orange zest Directions: Cut the tops off [...]

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Cilantro Pesto

By |2015-04-28T13:35:08-07:00April 28th, 2015|Recipes|

Ingredients: 3 cups firmly packed cilantro leaves 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons honey Directions: In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, Parmesan, ½ cup water, lemon peel, sesame oil, garlic, and honey. Whirl until smoothly pureed. If [...]

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Hot and Sour Greens

By |2015-04-28T13:34:55-07:00April 28th, 2015|Recipes|

Ingredients: 1 pound mixed chard and kale 2 teaspoons coconut oil 2-3 large green garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce 1 teaspoon honey Directions: Wash and dry greens. Slice into ribbons (chiffonade). Heat oil in a skillet over medium [...]

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Kale and Chard Quinoa with Fava Beans

By |2015-04-28T13:34:32-07:00April 28th, 2015|Recipes|

Ingredients: 1½ cups red quinoa ½ cup brown basmati rice 1 cup chopped kale 1 cup chopped chard 2 medium Spring onions, chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger 1-2 green garlic, finely chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon coriander powder sea salt and freshly ground black pepper [...]

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