Ingredients: 1 bunch chard, rinsed and patted dry 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium-size onion, quartered and sliced ¼ cup raisins 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1½ teaspoons sweetener ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Slice the chard leaves into 1-inch strips and set aside. Slice the [...]
Ingredients: 10 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon caraway seeds 1 package frozen pearl onions 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon arrowroot or non-GMO cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water Directions: Cut a small X [...]
Ingredients: For the Dressing: 3 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup tightly packed parsley leaves ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¾ teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper For the Salad: 4 medium parsnips, peeled (optional), and shredded 3 small turnips, peeled and shredded 1 small red onion, slivered [...]
Adapted from – Food To Live By – by Myra Goodman. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or olive oil) 2 cloves garlic, cut in half 8 slices ginger (1/8-inch thick) 12 ounce beet greens, washed and cut into 1-inch slices 1 tablespoon soy sauce pinch of sweetener 1 tablespoon toasted [...]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, halved then thinly sliced 1-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, peeled and cut into julienne strips 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded sea salt and cayenne pepper Directions: Heat a wok or heavy skillet until hot. Add oil and swirl to coat. Add [...]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, cut in half then thinly sliced lengthwise 1 bunch chard 1½ ounces dried apricots, cut lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/8” zest of 1 orange sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted Directions: 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over [...]
Ingredients: 2¼ pounds baby turnips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ heads garlic, separated into cloves, smashed and peeled 2½ bay leaves, broken in half 1½ cups stock ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon dried sage ¼ teaspoon dried oregano – preferably Greek ¾ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place [...]
Ingredients: 1 pound carrots 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3¼ cups vegetable stock sea salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup dark raisins, chopped 1-3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro SESAME CROUTONS 1 thick slice bread 1 tablespoon butter [...]
Ingredients: 6 medium-size beets, peeled and quartered 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock ¼ cup cider vinegar 3 whole cloves 8 whole coriander seeds 8 whole black peppercorns ¼ teaspoon allspice 1 whole clove garlic 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice 1 tablespoon butter (optional) Directions: In a medium-size stainless steel or enamel saucepan, bring the beets, [...]
Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup minced shallots ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided (optional) 1/3 cup water ¼ cup mustard 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or sweetener of choice – sometimes I leave the sweetener out to create a savory flavor) Freshly ground pepper Directions: Cut base off a sprout with [...]