I love soup! So even though spring is just a week away, a warm bowl of comfort sounds just right. It’s impossible to go wrong. If you don’t have any vegetable stock, sauté chopped celery, onion and carrot. Season with salt and pepper, a sprinkling of fresh herbs and you’ve got the base of something wonderful. 1 T olive oil [Read More...]
posted on 02-14-11 at 7:00 am in Winter
You can use just about any cooked medium-sized grain in this recipe. Wild rice works well with celery, but you could easily use brown rice or barley with good results. About the vegetables, do your best to keep them cut about the same size (1/2″ or smaller). This will help with the cooking time. 1 [Read More...]
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posted on 01-30-11 at 7:05 am in Winter
7-8 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 1″ segments a couple of pinches of sea salt a couple of splashes of olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup cilantro 1/2 lb brussel sprouts, cut inot 1/8″ wide ribbons Saute tofu strips in [Read More...]
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posted on 12-27-10 at 7:17 am in Winter
This recipe was adapted from The Complete Tassajara Cookbook by Edward Espe Brown. This version is a bit less cheesy, fruity and rich. It’s a great way to highlight this unsung member of the cruciferae family. Like Brussel sprouts, cabbage is loaded with vitamin K and vitamin C and helps promote gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health. [Read More...]
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posted on 11-29-10 at 7:35 am in Winter
The powdered garlic used in this recipe is your basic dehydrated garlic that has been ground. It has a stronger bite than most fresh garlic you’ll encounter. The fragrant is different as well, more pungent and bitter. Feel free to toss in a few fresh cloves (chopped) in its place if you prefer. If you do, add [Read More...]
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posted on 01-30-10 at 7:35 am in Winter
Cold season is here and one of the best ways to ward off the bug is to eat loads of heart-healthy garlic, affectionately called “the stinking rose”. Whole books have been written about garlic in light of it’s numerous therapeutic benefits. Garlic is an excellent source of manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and a good source [Read More...]
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posted on 12-28-09 at 7:00 am in Winter
Chickpeas and bulgur wheat work well to complete the protein chain. You can find bulgur wheat in the bins of most natural food stores. Leftovers are going to thicken up overnight – thin with a bit of water or stock while reheating. 1 large yellow onion, chopped a splash of olive oil a couple of pinches [Read More...]
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