Ingredients: 1 head radicchio, leaves torn into bite-size pieces 1 head butter lettuce, leaves torn into bite-size pieces 2-3 apples of choice, cored, cut into thin slices 8 whole walnuts 3 ounces blue cheese such as Gorgonzola, Danish blue, Maytag, or Roquefort 10 parsley sprigs, stems removed freshly ground black pepper to taste The Vinaigrette: [...]
This recipe comes from a delightful children’s book, Thunder Cake. It’s really yummy, and fun to make with kids! Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1¾ cups sweetener of choice (I use coconut palm sugar) 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs separated 1 cup cold water 1/3 cup pureed fresh tomatoes (use the food processor to puree) 2½ [...]
Ingredients: 6-7 cups water 1 large cauliflower 2-3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons brown rice flour 1 can coconut milk ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or your favorite spices 1 medium red or green pepper, chopped into ¼-inch pieces ¾ cup roasted sunflower seeds or [...]
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, divided 2 small kabocha squash, halved and seeded 3-4 delicata squash, halved and seeded 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 apple [...]
Ingredients: 2 leeks, white and light green part only, washed and cut into 1/3-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, finely diced 3 celery stalks, minced finely (if stalks are small, use 5-6) ¼ cup dry sherry or non-alcoholic wine 1 pound mushrooms of choice 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon [...]
Ingredients: ¼ cup walnuts, lightly toasted 1 pound summer squash, cut into julienne with a knife or mandoline 2 tablespoons olive oil sea salt fresh ground black [pepper 3 tablespoons fresh chopped marjoram, basil, or parsley Optional - ¾ pound fedelini (or your choice of pasta) Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees [...]
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil, ghee, or butter 1 head cauliflower, chopped 4 cups carrots, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried Water to cover Sea salt Directions: 1. In a soup pot, melt the coconut oil then add the tarragon if using dried. 2. Add onion, sautéing [...]
This is nice when served with a simple fresh tomato sauce. Click here for sauce recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup buckwheat, cooked in 3 cups water with ¼ teaspoon sea salt for 45 minutes, covered. 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 stalks celery, diced 1 sweet red pepper, seeds [...]
Great with pasta or over Vegetarian Kasha Meatloaf, this sauce can also be used as a base for tomato soup, too. Ingredients: 8 large tomatoes, or more, stems removed 4-8 cloves garlic, unpeeled Olive oil balsamic vinegar Fresh thyme leaves, about 6-stems or more 1 very large red onion, halved and sliced into slices Directions: [...]
Ingredients: 1 medium head radicchio ½ head Savoy or regular cabbage ice water ½ bunch kale or chard Dressing: 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar ( or any light vinegar) ½ cup olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: 1. Cut the radicchio into 4 wedges through the [...]