Ingredients: 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, cut into ½-inch cubes (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided sea salt freshly ground pepper 5 sprigs of thyme 1 cup ricotta 3.5 ounce feta cheese, crumbled 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon chopped parsley ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes (or more if you like a [...]
Ingredients: 1½ cups vegetable broth 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce 1 tablespoon sake 2 teaspoons honey 1½ tablespoons grated, peeled fresh ginger ¾ pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1/3 pound green beans, ends snipped off 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot dissolved in 2 tablespoons water. Directions: In [...]
Ingredients: ¼ cup dark or golden raisins ¼ cup dried apricots, cut into ¼-inch strips ½ cup full-bodied red wine 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1 large Spanish onion, chopped coarse 1 sweet pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into ¼-inch dice 1 or more Serrano or [...]
Ingredients: Dough: 2 cups diced butternut squash 3 cups vegetable broth ½ cup scallion (white and green) ( 1 bunch or 6 scallions) 1 tablespoon canned chipotle en adobo sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3 cups masa harina for tamales ¾ cup olive oil ½ cup vegetable [...]
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and divided 1-2 butternut squash, halved and seeded 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2 Asian pears, cored and chopped 1 [...]
I have a sinus infection that won't go away. I have tried every natural cure I can think of: netti pot, tea, sleep, ginger, wellness pills, hydration--you name it! This weekend I was feeling particularly miserable, and was scrolling through a few of my favorite cooking blogs looking for an inspiring dinner recipe. Being fall, [...]
This is a wonderful comfort dinner on a cold, end-of-winter evening. It is a great recipe, using just the skillet, and it is packed with super nutrients. INGREDIENTS ¼ cup olive oil 1 cup frozen white pearl onions, thawed 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 small bunch kale, center ribs and [...]
This is such a versatile soup that goes well with so many different seasonings, textures, and/or greens. It just gets better and better each day! While the soup is piping hot, I add a few handfuls of stemmed kale or spinach, stir it in well to wilt the greens, and serve it. If you don’t [...]
Butternut squash is a great source of Heart-health-supportive carotenes. This winter squash is usually cooked, but also is tasty when eaten raw. INGREDIENTS ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed ¾ cup fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon minced ginger 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey sea salt and [...]
