Spicy, Meatless, Slow Cooked Chickpeas

Spicy, Meatless, Slow Cooked Chickpeas

Spicy, Meatless, Slow Cooked Chickpeas

Spicy, Meatless, Slow Cooked Chickpeas

Chickpeas 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold water, or canned, rinsed 6 cups water 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 red pepper, ribs removed and cut in 1/2-inch dice 1 poblano pepper, ribs removed and… Read More »

Chickpeas 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold water, or canned, rinsed 6 cups water 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 red pepper, ribs removed and cut in 1/2-inch dice 1 poblano pepper, ribs removed and… Read More »

Crisp Bacon, Pan-Seared Scallops on a Bed of Tat Soi

Crisp Bacon, Pan-Seared Scallops on a Bed of Tat Soi

Crisp Bacon, Pan-Seared Scallops on a Bed of Tat Soi

Crisp Bacon, Pan-Seared Scallops on a Bed of Tat Soi

4 each sea scallops 2 slices bacon 1 clove garlic minced      1 each shallots minced 4 cups mixed salad greens such as tatsoi, or spinach      2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground      Cut the bacon into ¼ inch strips for quick cooking. Cook… Read More »

4 each sea scallops 2 slices bacon 1 clove garlic minced      1 each shallots minced 4 cups mixed salad greens such as tatsoi, or spinach      2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground      Cut the bacon into ¼ inch strips for quick cooking. Cook… Read More »

Gazpacho

Gazpacho

Gazpacho

Gazpacho

Is a Spanish recipe, so it is not too spicy.  It is a cold soup, almost like a salad in a cup.  Allow to chill so that the vegetables will be crisp and, the flavors will develop. 6 ripe peeled and chopped tomatoes 1 purple onion finely chopped 1 cucumber peeled cut in 1/2lengthwise and… Read More »

Is a Spanish recipe, so it is not too spicy.  It is a cold soup, almost like a salad in a cup.  Allow to chill so that the vegetables will be crisp and, the flavors will develop. 6 ripe peeled and chopped tomatoes 1 purple onion finely chopped 1 cucumber peeled cut in 1/2lengthwise and… Read More »

Stir Fried Lettuce

Stir Fried Lettuce

Stir Fried Lettuce

Stir Fried Lettuce

1 head iceberg lettuce, use the lettuce in your share, such as romaine 1 1⁄2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice wine or 1 teaspoon dry sherry 3⁄4 teaspoon sugar salt and pepper 1 tablespoon salad oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced Wash and dry lettuce. Tear or cut… Read More »

1 head iceberg lettuce, use the lettuce in your share, such as romaine 1 1⁄2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice wine or 1 teaspoon dry sherry 3⁄4 teaspoon sugar salt and pepper 1 tablespoon salad oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced Wash and dry lettuce. Tear or cut… Read More »

Easy Kale Chips

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Easy Kale Chips

Easy Kale Chips

  Ingredients:  •    1 medium bunch or more of kale •    1-2  tablespoons good olive oil or cooking spray •   kosher salt to taste or use sprinkle of brewers yeast or parmesan cheese for flavoring Directions: 1.    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.    Wash kale leaves and dry very well with a towel or… Read More »

  Ingredients:  •    1 medium bunch or more of kale •    1-2  tablespoons good olive oil or cooking spray •   kosher salt to taste or use sprinkle of brewers yeast or parmesan cheese for flavoring Directions: 1.    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.    Wash kale leaves and dry very well with a towel or… Read More »

Garlic Scape, Radish and Chicken Stir-fry Recipe

Garlic Scape, Radish and Chicken Stir-fry Recipe

Garlic Scape, Radish and Chicken Stir-fry Recipe

Garlic Scape, Radish and Chicken Stir-fry Recipe

Garlic Scapes cut into 1″ long pieces radishes sliced into thin rounds (save some of the really tender leaves and rip them into small pieces) 2c. Optional –snow peas, sugar snap peas, broccoli or even a stir fry mix boneless pieces of grass-fed chicken ½ to 1 whole bottle of beer 1/4c. Soy sauce 2… Read More »

Garlic Scapes cut into 1″ long pieces radishes sliced into thin rounds (save some of the really tender leaves and rip them into small pieces) 2c. Optional –snow peas, sugar snap peas, broccoli or even a stir fry mix boneless pieces of grass-fed chicken ½ to 1 whole bottle of beer 1/4c. Soy sauce 2… Read More »

Lemon Balm Vinegar

Lemon Balm  Vinegar

Lemon Balm Vinegar

Lemon Balm Vinegar

Fill a jar about 3/4 full with fresh leaves. Cover with apple cider vinegar. Cap with a non-metallic lid and let steep in a cool dark place for a few weeks. Strain and use as a hair wash or add to your bath water. You can also use this in food dishes & salad dressings… Read More »

Fill a jar about 3/4 full with fresh leaves. Cover with apple cider vinegar. Cap with a non-metallic lid and let steep in a cool dark place for a few weeks. Strain and use as a hair wash or add to your bath water. You can also use this in food dishes & salad dressings… Read More »

Warm Dandelion Greens with Roasted Garlic Dressing

Warm Dandelion Greens with Roasted Garlic Dressing

Warm Dandelion Greens with Roasted Garlic Dressing

Warm Dandelion Greens with Roasted Garlic Dressing

Roasted Garlic Dressing: 1 large head garlic, roasted (see How To) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 medium shallot, finely chopped Salad 6 cups bite-size pieces dandelion greens or spinach (about 1 bunch), tough stems removed… Read More »

Roasted Garlic Dressing: 1 large head garlic, roasted (see How To) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 medium shallot, finely chopped Salad 6 cups bite-size pieces dandelion greens or spinach (about 1 bunch), tough stems removed… Read More »

Roasted Leek Greens

Roasted Leek Greens

Roasted Leek Greens

Roasted Leek Greens

(Serves 2) 2 cups chopped leek greens (from 3-4 long leek stocks) 1 tbsp. avocado oil 1/2 tsp sea salt – Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Chop the green part of each leek stalk into 1/2 inch rounds.  Place chopped leeks in a salad spinner, rinsing with water, and spinning dry. – Transfer leeks into… Read More »

(Serves 2) 2 cups chopped leek greens (from 3-4 long leek stocks) 1 tbsp. avocado oil 1/2 tsp sea salt – Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Chop the green part of each leek stalk into 1/2 inch rounds.  Place chopped leeks in a salad spinner, rinsing with water, and spinning dry. – Transfer leeks into… Read More »

Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Top Pesto

1 bundle of carrot tops a handful of pumpkin seeds 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil 1-2 cloves of garlic Salt and pepper Cut off the carrot tops from the tips of the carrots. Rinse the tops under cool water to remove any sand or dirt. Over low heat, toast the pumpkin seeds until lightly browned… Read More »

1 bundle of carrot tops a handful of pumpkin seeds 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil 1-2 cloves of garlic Salt and pepper Cut off the carrot tops from the tips of the carrots. Rinse the tops under cool water to remove any sand or dirt. Over low heat, toast the pumpkin seeds until lightly browned… Read More »

Slow Roasted Plum Tomatoes

Slow Roasted Plum Tomatoes

Slow Roasted Plum Tomatoes

Slow Roasted Plum Tomatoes

12–18 halved and seeded plum tomatoes 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. sugar Freshly ground black pepper Coarse or fine sea salt Small whole flat-leaf parsley leaves Mint leaves Slivered basil 1. Heat the oven to 250°. Line a baking sheet with foil and rub it with a little extra-virgin olive oil. Arrange tomatoes… Read More »

12–18 halved and seeded plum tomatoes 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. sugar Freshly ground black pepper Coarse or fine sea salt Small whole flat-leaf parsley leaves Mint leaves Slivered basil 1. Heat the oven to 250°. Line a baking sheet with foil and rub it with a little extra-virgin olive oil. Arrange tomatoes… Read More »

Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

For the dressing: 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon sriracha (or less) 1 tablespoon agave 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce For the salad: 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 lb.… Read More »

For the dressing: 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon sriracha (or less) 1 tablespoon agave 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce For the salad: 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 lb.… Read More »