This is a soup that should be made to order, if it sits around the consistency changes and the vegetables get that over-cooked flavor no one likes. 7 cups great-tasting vegetable broth 2 or 3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup couscous 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut [Read More...]
posted on 05-16-11 at 7:49 am in Spring
Carrots are rich in vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and potassium. Seek out ‘early” carrots with bushy green tops still on. The leaves should be fresh and the carrots should have a vibrant color. These early carrots often have a much sweeter flavor. 1 1/4 pounds carrots 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium cloves [Read More...]
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posted on 03-14-11 at 7:01 am in Winter
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...]
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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 09-14-10 at 7:30 am in Fall
A few notes about this chili recipe. The chili powder used was very ancho-centric. Besides giving this pot of chili a bit of a kick, the earthiness of the ancho pepper and lentils simply work well together. Please feel free to use your favorite chili powder. Now a word about stock…if you isn’t good enough to drink [Read More...]
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posted on 02-23-10 at 7:30 am in Spring
Miso is made from fermented soy beans. It is a good source of iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, some B vitamins, and protein. Miso also facilitated the body’s absorption of calcium and mangesium. Touted for centuries as a folk remedy for weak digestion, miso’s reputation as one of nature’s most healing foods is now being confirmed [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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