Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons fennel seed 1 cauliflower, cut into small florets 2 14-ounce cans white beans 5 cups vegetable stock Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh parsley to garnish Directions: 1. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot. Add the [...]
Ingredients: 2 medium organic skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ½ red onion, halved and sliced ¼ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sweetener 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional) 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1-2 small chili peppers, halved seeded and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, [...]
Ingredients: ¼ cup pine nuts 4 parsnips, peeled 2-4 beets (depending on size), peeled 4 large carrots (peeled, optional) 1½ teaspoons olive oil juice of 1 orange 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Heat a wok, or skillet, then add the pine nuts and toss until golden [...]
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons dried currants 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 15 fresh sage leaves, stemmed sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound small Brussels sprouts, halved 1/3 cup peeled and cooked chestnuts, chopped (optional) Directions: 1. Place currants in a small bowl. Add just enough boiling water to cover. Set aside. 2. Heat a [...]
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed with the flat side of a knife 2 tablespoons packed grated fresh ginger 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into tiny florets 1 small red bell pepper, diced 3 tablespoons tamari or low-sodium soy sauce 1 cup whole, roasted, [...]
Ingredients: 4 large leeks, white and pale green parts, quartered lengthwise 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Sea salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup dry white wine ¼ cup vegetable stock 2 tablespoons heavy cream or coconut milk 1 medium tart apple, unpeeled, cored, halved, and thinly sliced [...]
Ingredients: 4 large parsnips, peeled 2 medium Bosc pears 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or ½ teaspoon dried, plus 1-2 sprigs for garnish (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Cut parsnips in half crosswise at the point where the thicker top [...]
Ingredients: 4-6 medium turnips, topped, peeled, ¾-inch dice 6-8 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled (optional), ¾-inch dice Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons butter ½ - ¾ cup buttermilk, to taste Snipped fresh chives for garnish Directions: 1. Add turnips and potatoes to a large saucepan. Cover with cold water, add 1 teaspoon [...]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 large onion, halved and sliced 6 diagonally cut slices of bread of choice Broccoli Almond Pesto (click here for recipe) 12 small tomato slices 1½ cups shredded cheese of choice 6 poached eggs Directions: 1. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet. Add the onions and [...]
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic 2 cups very small broccoli florets ¾ cups packed basil leaves ½ cup Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon sea salt 1/3 cup olive oil Freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: 1. Drop garlic into a food processor with the motor running to chop. Add the broccoli, basil, almonds, cheese, and salt [...]