Ingredients: 5-6 cups vegetable stock Two 1-inch pieces of cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons grated ginger 1 bay leaf 1 large onion, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces 2 large carrots, cut into ¾-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup millet 1 large head cauliflower, cut into large florets About 1 pound tomatoes, diced Sea [...]
This jam makes a good smear on sandwiches - think fresh mozzarella and arugula. If you wish to add a little heat, add 1-2 red jalapeno or Serrano chilis when you grill the peppers, and peel and seed them and add them to the mix. Ingredients: ½ onion, peeled and finely diced 4-6 medium sweet [...]
This is not just another tomato soup. The flavor and texture of this soup make it stand far above the other tomato soups I have made. Hope you enjoy it. It’s fun to make! Ingredients: ¾ cup dry navy beans 10 cups water or stock 10 fresh sage leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried sage 4 [...]
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 large leek, sliced in half-moons 1 large onion, diced and caramelized 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 medium celery stalks, diced 2 medium carrot, diced 1 large garnet yam, peeled and cubed 2 cups tomatoes, pulsed to a chunky puree in a food processor ¾ teaspoon dried [...]
Ingredients: 1½ pounds red onions, finely sliced 2¼ pounds tomatoes, chopped 1 chili of choice, chopped 1-2 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger ½ cup brown sugar or sweetener of choice 2/3 cups red wine vinegar 5 cardamom seeds ½ teaspoon paprika Directions: 1. Tip all the ingredients into a large heavy-based pan and bring [...]
Ingredients: ½ pound farfalle (pasta butterflies) (about 3 cups) 5 cups broccoli florets, and peeled and chopped tender stems (1 large head) ¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups chopped yellow or orange bell pepper 1½ cups chopped tomatoes or cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon capers 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice sea salt [...]
Ingredients: 2 quarts water 1½ cups orzo 6 large, ripe tomatoes sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup tiny cubes of feta or other sharp cheese Chopped California black olives and chopped fresh basil Pesto Genovese: 1½ cups fresh basil, packed 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup pine nuts ½ cup [...]
Ingredients: The Soup: 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 leeks, white parts only, plus an inch of the green, chopped and rinsed pinch of saffron threads (optional) 3 medium to large carrots, diced 3 potatoes, chopped 3 zucchini or other summer squash, sliced into ½-inch rounds or chunks ¾ cup green beans, tipped and tailed and [...]
Ingredients: 1 pound potatoes 1 pound Jerusalem artichokes 4 cloves garlic, crushed 3½ tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 [...]
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon paprika, preferably smoked 1 cup breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ teaspoon sweetener ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 basket cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup capers 6 [...]