Beans and Greens
You know what’s an amazingly healthy food? White beans. You know what’s another amazingly healthy food? Greens. So add these up and you a turbo booster mega dose of healthiness! Plus, the deliciousness factor here is through the roof … you’re welcome! You’ll Need 4 large garlic...
Cabbage, Carrots and Potato Medley
Ingredients 3 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1/2 cup chopped onion (about half a medium onion) 1/3 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon cloves powder (6 cloves) 1/3 teaspoon black pepper 1 large carrot...
A Lovely Lentil Soup
Give this soup a try; we have a heavy hunch that if you do, it’ll become a go to recipe for you. Ingredients 1 cup lentils 8 cups water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard, kale, or endive coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and...
Asian Inspired Rice Bowls
Looking for a quick weeknight meal? This one is easy to make and can have many variations. Ingredients Cooked brown rice Avocado Green onion, chopped Sesame Seeds Soybeans, shelled Shredded carrot Soy sauce Directions Place cooked rice in a bowl. Top with toppings of choice. Give a tiny drizzle...
Pumpkin Muffins (Free of Eggs and Dairy)
You’ll Need 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 1/3 teaspoons ground cinnamon* 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger* ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg* ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 15 ounces plain pumpkin puree (from can or fresh) ½ cup apple...
Lentils and Hearty Greens Soup
Ingredients 1 cup lentils 8 cups water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard, kale, or endive coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and pepper to taste 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1/8 cup to a ¼ cup or more freshly squeezed lemon juice Directions In a...
Crostini
You’ll Need French baguette Olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 375 F Thinly slice bread into approximately ¼ inch thick pieces. Lightly coat both sides in olive oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Test around 6 minutes to give you an idea of...
Salmorejo
Ingredients 2 pounds ripe tomatoes 2 garlic cloves (or one garlic clove and one shallot) 3 slices of white bread 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cider or sherry vinegar Garnishes of choice (see below for suggestions) Directions In a saucepan, boil 8 cups of water. To remove skins from tomatoes,...
Honey Nut Cinnamon Biscotti
Here is a biscotti recipe free of both eggs and dairy. You can jazz it up with flavor combinations of your choice. Makes a wonderful homemade gift. You’ll Need 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup plus 1 Tablespoon sugar ¾ cup blanched almonds, finely ground ¾ cup whole...
Curried Cauliflower
Ingredients 1 medium size cauliflower 1 tablespoon curry powder 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Freshly squeezed lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 400 Cut cauliflower into floret pieces. Toss floret pieces with olive oil, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes then...
Corn, Poblano, Zucchini Medley 
Ingredients 2 cups zucchini, diced 2/3 cup corn, frozen or fresh 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup poblano pepper, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lime juice Directions Heat large skillet on low, add olive oil, after slightly heated,...
Asian Inspired Rice Bowls
Ingredients Cooked brown rice Avocado Green onion, chopped Sesame Seeds Soybeans, shelled Shredded carrot Soy sauce Directions Place cooked rice in a bowl. Top with toppings of choice. Give a tiny drizzle of soy sauce. Play With Your Food Switch out soybeans and use less avocado...