Fried Tomatoes with Garlic

Ingredients: 3 large cloves garlic, crushed ½ small hot chili, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 3 large ripe tomatoes (more, if they are small) 2 tablespoons olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper rustic bread to serve Directions 1. Mix the garlic, chili and chopped cilantro in a small bowl and set [...]

By |2013-11-12T11:20:19-08:00November 12th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Fried Tomatoes with Garlic

Mexican Quinoa Boat

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 23 spring onions, thinly sliced 2 medium avocadoes, pitted, peeled, and chopped ¼ red pepper, chopped ¼ cup chopped cilantro juice of 2 limes 2 teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon sea salt ground black pepper to taste 1 cup sliced [...]

By |2013-11-05T12:20:22-08:00November 5th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Mexican Quinoa Boat

Rustic Pasta

Ingredients: ¼ pound pasta of choice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a diagonal ¼ cup shoyu or soy sauce ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 head savoy cabbage, thinly sliced ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes Directions: 1. [...]

By |2013-10-29T11:39:23-07:00October 29th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Rustic Pasta

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

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

Warm Chard and Chickpea Salad with Sumac

Sumac is from the Middle East and has a pleasantly sour and astringent taste without being sharp. It was used as a souring agent by the Romans before lemons were available in Europe. If you don’t have sumac, you can use any spice you like – curry goes well with this dish. Ingredients: 1 cup [...]

By |2013-10-08T14:32:58-07:00October 8th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Warm Chard and Chickpea Salad with Sumac

Shakshuka

This is a very popular dish in Israel, with unknown origins. It has dozens of variations, traditionally consisting of tomato sauce and eggs, it varies in vegetables and levels of spiciness. It is a great, nourishing meal that is easy to prepare and can be served any time of the day. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive [...]

By |2013-10-08T14:33:46-07:00October 8th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Shakshuka

Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Garlicky Kale and Tomatoes

You can supercharge this heart-healthy dish by adding chopped, oil-packed sardines to the pan along with the other ingredients. Ingredients: 6 ounces whole-grain spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped sea salt and black pepper 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces 2 [...]

By |2013-10-08T14:34:03-07:00October 8th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Garlicky Kale and Tomatoes

Summer Squash All ‘Insalata

Ingredients: ½ cup water 1 small clove garlic 1 fresh hot pepper of choice, split lengthwise, seeds removed 6 small tomatoes, cut into quarters sea salt 1½ pounds squash ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest 2-3 tablespoons olive oil juice of ½ lemon Directions: 1. Combine water, garlic, hot pepper, and tomatoes in a large skillet [...]

By |2013-09-24T13:14:20-07:00September 24th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Summer Squash All ‘Insalata

Peperonata

Ingredients: 2 largish red onions, sliced thinly into half-moons ¼ cup olive oil sea salt 3 cloves garlic, crushed 6 anchovy filets, chopped 6 sweet peppers, cut into ½-inch wide slices 4 tomatoes, copped ½-¾ teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Put the onions and oil in a large saucepan over [...]

By |2013-09-10T13:59:43-07:00September 10th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Peperonata
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