March 1, 2008
Granmisto di Funghi with Chickpeas, Basil and Sun-dried Tomatoes
We start with hearty, economical chick peas, cabbage, and kale, and punch them up with some gourmet mushrooms and Italian flavor.
February 1, 2008
Moroccan Stew with Rice and Millet
A satisfying, simple vegetarian stew served over whole grains. Morocco is on the Mediterranean, but with an African flavor. Lovely!
January 1, 2008
Georgian Red Lentil Soup
Georgia, as in the old Soviet Republic... not the state next to Florida! Red lentils provide easy-to-digest vegetable protein. A little coconut milk (not authentic!) adds richness.
December 2, 2007
Cocoa Butter Financiers
Almond flour, egg whites, and raw unrefined cane sugar make this a gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free treat. Cocoa butter adds a richness... High protein, high fiber... Oh my goodness!
December 1, 2007
Simplest Dessert Ever
Stewed fruit: no cooking, no mess, no sugar. So simple and fruity, you can have it for breakfast, too.
November 1, 2007
Wild Rice & Purple Potato Pancakes
No grains in these dark purple-black, fiber-rich savory pancakes. A delightful holiday treat. You can call them "latkes" for Chanukkah. Or just call them delicious.
October 1, 2007
Baked Apples with Macaroon Filling
Baked apples stuffed with crumbled store-bought macaroons. They're simple. They're wholesome. They're truly delicious.
September 1, 2007
Wild Mushroom Stir-Fry
Mushrooms lack chlorophyll, which means they don’t produce food for themselves through photosynthesis. Instead they absorb nutrients from compost, leaves, decaying wood, and soil. Wild mushrooms, like those Asiago uses,...
August 1, 2007
Kurt’s Pecan Pesto (a summer recipe)
Vegan, raw, wholesome. The nutty sweetness of pecans, uncut by the sharpness of cheese.
July 1, 2007
Summertime Red Pepper, Chickpea, Hemp and Black Olive Spread
I keep trying to figure out ways to use hemp and pumpkin seeds because they’re both so healthy, but hemp sounds “sexier”, so it’s in the title here. I read...
June 1, 2007
Chicken or Tofu with Herbes de Provence
Herbes de Provence originated in southern France, and includes herbs found in the region: rosemary, basil, marjoram, thyme, sage, savory, tarragon, bay, fennel and lavender. We have two different mixes...
May 1, 2007
Rainbow Chard Salad
In May, I feel in transition mode, not wanting heavy, cooked wintry dishes, but not ready yet for summer corn or salads made from ripe tomatoes. This easy salad, which...
April 1, 2007
Kale Provençale with Lentils
Lots of glorious greens, lentils and hard-boiled egg for heft, and a little salt punch from the feta and olives.
March 1, 2007
Herb Roasted Sausages and Butternut Squash
Perfect for days that are still cold and often blustery. Of course you can substitute veggie sausage, or use diced yams instead of butternut squash. .
June 1, 2006
Crunchy Toasted Garbanzo Beans and Pistachios
Fiber. Protein. Satisfaction. A healthy trail mix that's savory, but not sweet. An appetizer mix that isn't oversalted. Cocktail nuts with ethnic flair and class.
