Ingredients: 6 medium leeks, roots removed and dark green ends trimmed 2 cups diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/3 cup fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon sea salt 6 Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Directions: 1. Halve [...]
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 [...]
Ingredients: 1 leek, white and light green parts only 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling sea salt 6 cups water or stock 2 teaspoons tomato puree 1 1/2 cup farro 3 bunches kale, stemmed and [...]
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 [...]
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks 1 tablespoon oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4¼ cups vegetable stock 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 head romaine (or other) lettuce ¼ cup fresh tarragon black pepper, freshly ground lemon juice to taste lemon zest to taste plain yogurt, to garnish, optional Directions: 1. Thoroughly wash the leeks and slice [...]
Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family of anticancer vegetables. It is rich in carotene, a nutrient believed to help prevent cancer. One cup of broccoli has 2½ times the RDA for vitamin C. It is one of the best sources of calcium, and it contains no fat. Containing potassium, it helps with keeping [...]
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 [...]
Got leeks piling up? Are they weighing on your conscience 'cuz you're not getting around to using them? Need a nuclear option? As Rebecca's recipes will attest, there are plenty of ways to use them, but when you find yourself with a backlog, sometimes you have to take decisive action to reduce the population, as [...]
Warm curry spices balance the apple-sweet flavor of parsnip, a delicious winter vegetable that is often overlooked. Serve the soup by itself or with a few spoonfuls of cooked brown rice added to each bowl. Although I usually serve this soup hot, it makes a good cold soup as well, perhaps for an especially warm [...]
Roasting and caramelizing onions brings out their natural sweetness. Onions, like other foods in the allium family, are helpful in promoting heart health. INGREDIENTS Onions: 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil, melted ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 medium yellow onions, trimmed and cut into ¼ -inch sauté slices 6 medium shallots, [...]
