Ingredients: 1-2 bunches chard, stems removed and set aside, leaves cut into bite-sized pieces and stems chopped finely ¼ cup olive oil ¾ cups finely chopped leeks, white part and only the tender green part 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons capers, chopped sea salt Directions: 1. Bring extra large pot of salted water to [...]
This makes a Vat of soup! It's summer's bounty we are cooking with here, so the soup cooks in a bit less then an hour. That's enough time for the flavors to blend, but each vegetable will still taste like itself. You can serve the soup hot or at room temperature. Leftovers can be warmed [...]
Ingredients: 1 (9-inch) pie crust (recipe below) 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped leeks 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon sea salt freshly ground black pepper 8 cups chopped, cleaned Swiss chard 1 1/4 cups grated Gruyere cheese 2 eggs, beaten Directions: 1. Heat oven [...]
This salad can be made a day ahead - just let it sit at room temperature for an hour before serving. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced juice and zest of 1 lemon ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces chard, bottom stems removed and chopped [...]
For a little less heat omit the chilies or mustard seeds. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee or oil of choice 1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 small bulbs of green garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds 2 bunches chard, stems cut off and chopped finely, leaves cut into [...]
Powerful lean-protein beans and legumes contain anti-inflammatory antioxidants called flavanoids. Kombu, a sea vegetable, contributes valuable minerals like magnesium. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 leeks, washed well and sliced 2 bulbs green garlic, minced 1 stalk celery, chopped 4 cups broth of choice 2 cups water 2 bay leaves 2 cups red lentils, washed [...]
Washed chard has enough water clinging to its leaves to cook in its own steam. Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon water 3 cloves green garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¾ teaspoon ground ginger ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon cardamom 2 bunches chard, washed and shredded ¼ teaspoon [...]
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced 4 cups chopped chard leaves (from 1 bunch) ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 15-ounce black beans, rinsed 8 6-inch whole wheat tortillas 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese (or cheese of choice) oil for sautéing Directions: Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat, [...]
Ingredients: Lemon-Basil Dressing ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons milk or milk substitute ½ tablespoon fresh lemon zest ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil Salad ¼ cup plain goat cheese, room temperature 2 teaspoons fresh lemon [...]
Ingredients: 4 large cloves garlic, minced and divided 2 tablespoons miso paste 5 teaspoons packed fresh grated ginger 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon toasted peanut oil, divided 1 (14-oz.) block firm tofu, pressed very dry, cut into ½ inch dice ½ teaspoon arrowroot or cornstarch, plus more [...]