Chilled Marinated Romanesco

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup water 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 2 bay leaves 1 medium romanesco, in bite-sized florets ½ cup finely minced red onion ½ cup minced parsley a handful fresh basil (1-2 teaspoons dried) 1 medium carrot, grated [...]

By |2014-05-16T13:25:01-07:00December 3rd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Chilled Marinated Romanesco

Mustard and Ginger Pickled Carrots

Ingredients: 10-12 carrots 2 cups distilled white vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons sea salt 3 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced lengthwise 3 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes Directions: 1. Cut carrots into ¼-inch matchsticks. 2. Bring 3 cups water and all [...]

By |2013-12-03T13:53:31-08:00December 3rd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Mustard and Ginger Pickled Carrots

Tangy Tropical Salad

Ingredients: Dressing: Juice from 1 navel orange 1 teaspoon orange zest Juice from 1 lemon 2 teaspoons raw honey, or to taste thumb-size knob of ginger, peeled, chopped 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Salad: 2/3 cup grated carrot 3 cups spinach 1½ cups lettuce 1½ cups shredded cabbage 1 large pink grapefruit, supreme cut (segments cut [...]

By |2013-11-05T12:21:21-08:00November 5th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Tangy Tropical Salad

Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Carrots with Pistachios

Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots, diagonally sliced (1/4–inch thick) ½ cup water 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (see below) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon sea salt 1/3 cup chopped pistachios 2 tablespoons snipped chives Directions: 1. Combine carrots, water, pomegranate molasses, honey, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a large skillet. [...]

By |2013-10-29T11:38:31-07:00October 29th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Carrots with Pistachios

African-Style Quinoa Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 large leek, sliced in half-moons 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 medium celery stalks, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 cups tomatoes, pulsed to a chunky puree in a food processor ¾ teaspoon dried oregano cayenne to taste sea salt and pepper to taste 6 cups stock [...]

By |2013-10-22T12:18:14-07:00October 22nd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on African-Style Quinoa Stew

Braised Cabbage and Carrots with Mint and Cider Vinegar

Ingredients: 2 pounds savoy cabbage (about 1 head) 3 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, sliced 2 medium carrots, cut into ¼-inch rounds sea salt and pepper to taste ½ cup vegetable stock, or more if needed 2 tablespoon cider vinegar ½ cup mint, chiffonade (leaves rolled together and cut into “ribbons”) Directions: 1. Cut the [...]

By |2013-10-22T12:18:43-07:00October 22nd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Braised Cabbage and Carrots with Mint and Cider Vinegar

Family Friendly Recipe: Curried Butternut Squash, Carrot and Tomato Soup

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, [...]

By |2014-05-16T13:36:42-07:00October 15th, 2013|Discover This!, Family Friendly Recipes|Comments Off on Family Friendly Recipe: Curried Butternut Squash, Carrot and Tomato Soup

Living Carrot Basil Crackers

Dehydrating at temperatures below 120 degrees preserves enzymes, keeping foods "living". Ingredients: 8 carrots 2 tsp of sea salt ½ tsp of pepper 30 basil leaves 3 garlic cloves 1 cup water 2 cups of soaked sunflower seeds (may be soaked for 3 to 4 hours) 1 cup ground flax seeds Directions: 1. Place all [...]

By |2013-10-08T14:33:13-07:00October 8th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Living Carrot Basil Crackers

Roasted Sweet Peppers Stuffed with Basmati Rice, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Much thanks to Karen Haralson for such a delicious recipe! Ingredients: 6 sweet peppers 2½ cups cooked warm brown basmati rice 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups mushrooms, chopped 2 carrots, grated ½ cup fresh basil, torn ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped ¾ cup walnuts, toasted [...]

By |2013-10-08T14:33:30-07:00October 8th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Sweet Peppers Stuffed with Basmati Rice, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Curried Couscous with Broccoli

Ingredients: 1¾ cups water 1 cup couscous 1½ cups small broccoli florets ½ cup finely chopped red onion 1/3 cup shredded carrot ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup toasted cashews, chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1½ tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sweetener 1½ teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 15-ounce can chickpeas [...]

By |2013-10-01T15:30:03-07:00October 1st, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Curried Couscous with Broccoli
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