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ORGANIC LOCAL RICOTTA CHEESE + ORGANIC VEGGIES FROM EARLS = BEST ORGANIC VEGGIE RICOTTA LASAGNA!
Enjoy this recipe inspired by the connection  two organic and sustainable food folks have made! Ingredients Olive oil 4 cloves organic garlic, chopped fine 2 medium organic yellow, onions, chopped small 2 medium organic carrots, chopped small 2 medium organic green zucchini, chopped small 1 cup organic broccoli florets, cut super small 8 medium organic…
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Fresh Carrot & Lime Sodas
Makes 1 pitcher Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine ½ cup sugar ¾ cup water 1 cup fresh carrot juice 1 cup fresh lime juice Ice Seltzer water Directions In a medium sauce pan combine the mint, ginger, sugar and water. Bring to a boil while stirring…
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Roasted Spicy Moroccan Chicken with Figs & Carrots in Spicy Brown Butter Sauce
Serves 4 Ingredients 6-8 pieces of chicken, drumsticks, wings, legs or breasts Salt 2 tablespoons ros al hanout, traditional or modern recipe, plus 1 tablespoon 6 medium carrots, cut in half 12-16 dried figs 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped large 1 tablespoon orange zest ½ tablespoon lemon zest Juice of 1…
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Roasted Spicy Moroccan Chicken with Figs & Carrots in Spicy Brown Butter Sauce
Serves 4 Ingredients 6-8 pieces of chicken, drumsticks, wings, legs or breasts Salt 2 tablespoons ros al hanout, traditional or modern recipe, plus 1 tablespoon 6 medium carrots, cut in half 12-16 dried figs 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped large 1 tablespoon orange zest ½ tablespoon lemon zest Juice of 1…
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Cod en Papillote
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 ear sweet corn kernels 1 medium tomato, chopped small 2 medium carrots, chopped fine 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 3 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine Zest of 2 lemons 4 tablespoons butter ¼ cup white wine 6 pieces cod, 3-4 ounces each 6 sqaure pieces…
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Garden Coleslaw
Serves 6-9 Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons celery seeds 2 teaspoons dill weed 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoon salt 1 cup green cabbage, shredded 1 cup nappa cabbage, shredded 2 cups red cabbage, shredded 2 medium carrots, shredded 1 medium…
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Mango Shrimp Summer Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
Makes 12 rolls Ingredients 12 rice paper wrappers 1 head boston lettuce leaves, white parts removed 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch matchsticks 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch matchsticks ½ cup scallions, chopped fine ½ cup semi ripe mango, cut into 1-inch matchsticks 24 medium sized shrimp, shelled, poached and tails removed ½…
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Roasted Heirloom Vegetable Ricotta Carrot Roulade with Black Olive Herbal Drizzle
Makes 20-30 Roulades Ingredients 3 medium heirloom summer squashes, chopped large 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 2 medium red heirloom carrots, chopped large 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 medium red onion, peeled and quartered 6 cremini mushrooms, halved Olive oil Salt & pepper 4 large heirloom carrots 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon…
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Garden Salad with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette
Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups mesclun mix 1 medium carrot, grated 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup pumpkin seeds Sweet Onion Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Directions In a large bowl toss together all the vegetables and dress to desired moisture content with the onion vinaigrette. Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Makes 1 cup Ingredients 3 tablespoons caramelized…
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Garden Caviar
Makes 1 cup Ingredients 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped superfine ½ medium green zucchini, chopped superfine 1 tablespoon yellow onion, chopped superfine 2 tablespoons red peppers, chopped superfine 1 teaspoon fresh red chili, chopped superfine (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped superfine 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped superfine 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped superfine…
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Chilled Tomato Soup
Ingredients 8-10 medium heirloom tomatoes, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sea salt 4 tablespoons heavy cream 6 large basil leaves Garden caviar (recipe follows) Directions Puree all ingredients in…
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Ginger Carrot Wholegrain Pancakes
Makes 6-8 cakes Ingredients 1½ cups whole wheat flour 1½ cups 1% milk ½ cup wheat bran ½ cup carrot puree (cooked & blended carrots) ½ cup buckwheat flour 3 large eggs ¼ cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoons lowfat plain yogurt ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon grated ginger Directions In a large bowl,…
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Garden Flounder Ceviche
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds Flounder fillets, sliced in thin strips or cut into small cubes 1 medium zucchini, chopped super fine 1 medium carrot, chopped super fine ½ medium red onion, chopped fine 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 teaspoon red chili, chopped fine 1 small shallot, chopped fine 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon…
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Ger-Nis Jerk Cole Slaw
Serves 12 Ingredients For the dressing 1 clove garlic, chopped fine ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon habanero pepper, deseeded and chopped ½ teaspoon lime zest ½ teaspoon orange zest 1 pinch allspice, ground 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated 1 pinch cinnamon, freshly grated ½ teaspoon black pepper, ground 1 pinch salt…
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Ger-Nis Garden Potato Salad
Serves 12 Ingredients 6 cups cooked potatoes, cubed (all colors blue, red, and white) 2 cups radishes, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 1 cup red onions, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup orange bell pepper, chopped 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh dill, chopped 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup…
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Wholegrain Savory Garden Scones
Makes about 10 scones These amazingly delicious scones are perfect for those who want a quick and savory breakfast option. Easy on the go and healthy! Eat with a dollop of herbal butter or tomato preserves. Ingredients 1½ cups whole wheat flour ½ cup buckwheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½…
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Jerk Chicken Slaw
Serves 6 Ingredients For the dressing 1 clove garlic, chopped fine ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon habanero pepper, deseeded and chopped ½ teaspoon lime zest ½ teaspoon orange zest 1 pinch allspice, ground 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated 1 pinch cinnamon, freshly grated ½ teaspoon black pepper, ground 1 pinch salt…
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Jerk chicken Slaw
Serves 6 Ingredients For the dressing 1 clove garlic, chopped fine ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon habanero pepper, deseeded and chopped ½ teaspoon lime zest ½ teaspoon orange zest 1 pinch allspice, ground 1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated 1 pinch cinnamon, freshly grated ½ teaspoon black pepper, ground 1 pinch salt…
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Kelp Noodles Pad Thai and Almond Sauce
Serves 2-4 Ingredients Pad Thai mixture 1 carrot, julienne 1 red pepper, filled, julienne ½ red cabbage, thinly sliced or mandolin ¼ cup snow peas, cut thinly on diagonal 1 spring onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons tamari 1 shallot, sliced thin 1 small red chili, minced 2 tablespoons coconut nectar 2…
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Spring Carrot Soup with Cilantro-Lime Créme Fraiche
Serves 1-2 Ingredients 1 tablespoons canola or olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped fine Zest of 1-2 limes (reserve half of the cream fraiche) 3 medium carrots, chopped, peels on 1 cup water Juice of ½ a lime Salt Black pepper Cilantro-Lime Créme Fraiche, to garnish (recipe follows) Directions In a heavy bottomed soup pot…
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Thai Green Coconut Curry & Vegetables
Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium red onion, sliced thin 1 red bell pepper cut into 2 inch thin strips 1 medium carrot cut into 2 inch thick strips 1 medium sweet potato, cubed in small cubes 1 thai green…
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Basic Marinara
Makes 2 cups of sauce Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 9 medium tomatoes, chopped ¼ cup garlic, chopped fine 1 small yellow onion, chopped fine 1 carrot, chopped fine 1 red pepper, chopped fine 1 green pepper, chopped fine ½ cup red wine 1 teaspoon chili flakes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 1…
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Cabbage & Bean Salad with Spicy Pesto Vinaigrette
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup red cabbage, shredded ½ cup carrots, grated 1 red pepper, sliced thin 1 orange pepper, sliced thin 1 cup sliced radishes 1 cup baby greens 1 red chili pepper (fresh) and chopped 2 cups cannellini beans ¼ cup champagne vinegar Juice and zest of one lemon ¼ cup olive oil…
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Panamanian Sancocho
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 chicken breast, 1 chicken wing, 1 chicken thigh and 1 chicken drumstick Salt Pepper Vegetable oil (avocado oil preferred) 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine 1 bunch green onions, chopped fine 1 jalapeno, deseeded and chopped fine 1 cup yucca, chopped in ½ inch squares 1…
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Carrot & Ginger Cream Cheese Ice Cream Baby Ice Cream Sandwiches
Makes 20 sandwiches Ingredients 2 large carrots 1 cup ginger Cream Cheese Ice Cream (recipe follows) Directions Take the top parts of the carrots and slice them in rounds thin but not paper thin, at least 1 inch wide. Arrange 10 slices of carrots on a lined baking sheet. Place a small spoon full of…
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Pork Fried Rice
Serves 4-5 Ingredients Oil (sesame, canola or peanut) 1 pound pork loin, cut into small ½-inch cubes Flour for dusting pork Salt/pepper 2 carrots, chopped small (diced) 1 red bell pepper, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped fine 4 scallions, sliced 4 cups rice, cooked and cold Soy sauce Sriracha…
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Italian Wedding Soup with Spring Greens
Serves 6 Ingredients For chicken pesto meatballs 1 pound ground chicken 1 cups fresh basil, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped fien ½ cup pine nuts, chopped 8-9 cloves garlic, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved for sauce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 egg For the soup…
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Spring Vegetable Minestrone with Herb Pesto
Serves 6 Ingredients For spring vegetable minestrone 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 6 cups vegetable stock 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine 3 carrots, chopped medium 3 celery ribs, chopped medium 5 asparagus stalks, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 cup green beans, trimmed and…
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Spring Herbal Osso Bucco & Herbed Gremolata
Serves 4-6 This lovely & lively dish is perfect for a chilly spring day, perfectly fresh yet warming with loads of fresh herbs and spring vegetables. Ingredients 4-6 cross-cut veal shanks (osso bucco tied with kitchen string) ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped fine ¼ cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped…
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Lentil Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients For the salad 6 cups water 11⁄3 cups French lentils, sorted 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced (to the size of the lentils) 1 stalk celery, finely diced (to the size of the lentils) ½ medium red bell pepper, finely diced (to the size of…
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Maple Roasted Carrots
Serves 4 Remember, to shorten the roasting time of any root vegetable you can pre-steam it. For even speedier cooking, you can use bagged baby carrots. Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch diagonals ½-inch thick 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or extra-virgin…
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Carrot Orange Mint Sodas
Makes 4 sodas Ingredients ¼ cup mint leaves, chopped fine 2 cups orange juice ¼ cup honey (optional) 4-6 carrots (medium sized) Ice Seltzer water Directions Mix together chopped basil leaves, orange juice and honey and set aside. Juice the carrots and mix juice together with the orange and basil mixture. Dived the mixed juice…
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Roasted Spring Vegetable Salsa and Whole Wheat Chips
Makes 2-3 cups salsa Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 small spring onions, chopped fine ½ cup fennel bulb, chopped fine 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped fine 3 spears of asparagus, chopped fine ½ cup fresh peas ½ cup carrots, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine ½ cup fresh…
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Fresh Thai Beef Cabbage Salad
Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound flank steak Salt 1 fresh thai chili, sliced thin 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped Zest of one lime Juice of three limes 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thai basil, chopped 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce 2 tablespoons rice…
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Herbal Spring Rolls
Makes 12 rolls Ingredients 12 rice paper wrappers 1 head boston lettuce leaves, white parts removed 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch matchsticks 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch matchsticks ½ cup scallions, chopped fine ½ cup semi ripe mango, cut into 1-inch matchsticks ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves…
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Zucchini Carrot Cakes (weight management dog treats)
Makes 2 dozen mini cakes Ingredients 2 eggs 1 small zucchini, shredded 1 small carrot, shredded 2 tablespoons pumpkin-seed oil or sunflower oil ¼ cup milk, skim ¼ cup pumpkin seeds ¾ cup whole-wheat flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch salt Directions In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the eggs,…
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The Beet Bloody Mary
Makes 1 pitcher of bloody mary mix Ingredients 5 red beets, washed and scrubbed 3 carrots, washed and scrubbed 1 large bunch parsley 2 cups water 1½ tablespoons fresh horseradish, grated 1 teaspoon celery seeds 1 tablespoon lime zest 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar Juice of 2 lemons Juice of 2…
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Italian Wedding Soup with Spring Greens and Italian Herb Gremolata
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS For chicken pesto meatballs 1 pound ground chicken 1 cup fresh basil, chopped fine ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped fine ½ cup pine nuts, chopped 8-9 cloves garlic, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved for sauce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 egg For the soup…
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Spring Vegetable Minestrone with Herb Pesto
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS For spring vegetable minestrone 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped small 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 6 cups vegetable stock 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine 3 carrots, chopped medium 3 celery ribs, chopped medium 5 asparagus stalks, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 cup green beans, trimmed and…
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Baby Bok Choy Mint Millet with Cilantro Ginger Miso
Serves 2 INGREDIENTS ½ cup millet, cooked ¼ cup adzuki beans, cooked ¼ cup red cabbage, shredded 6-8 shitake mushrooms, sliced 3-4 green onions, sliced 1 carrot, sliced thin or shredded ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped 2 cloves garlic,…
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Nissa’s Lasagna
Makes one large lasagna Ingredients Olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine 2 medium yellow, onions, chopped small 2 medium carrots, chopped small 2 medium green zucchini, chopped small 1 cup broccoli florets, cut super small 4 medium tomatoes, chopped small ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped fine (2 tablespoons reserved) ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped…
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Spring Spelt Ratatouille With Roasted Tomato Sauce
Serves 8 Ingredients Olive oil 6 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely 2 medium spring onions, chopped fine 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 medium carrot, chopped medium 1 medium fennel bulb, sliced thinly 1 cup snap peas 1 cup asparagus spears ½ cup fresh fava beans (shelled, cooked and subskins removed) 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon black…
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Carrot Soup with Cilantro-Lime Cream
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 teaspoon cumin 4 cups carrots, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth or water Juice of ½ a lime Salt Cilantro-Lime Cream, to garnish (recipe follows) DIRECTIONS In a heavy bottomed soup pot over medium heat, add canola oil.…
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Brown Rice Fried Rice
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli florets, peppers), chopped small ¼ cup frozen peas, defrosted ¼ cup water 1 small green chili, chopped fine 3 scallions, sliced thin 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine A 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine 2 cups cooked…
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Beef and Guinness Pie
Serves 8-10 INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium 3 carrots, peeled and chopped fine ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1…
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Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage
Serves 8-10 INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped fine 2 tablespoons pickling spices, ground medium 1 tablespoon black pepper, ground medium 1 (3-4 pounds) prepared (brined) corned beef 3 carrots, peeled and chopped coarsely 3 yellow onions, chopped into quarters 8-10 baby potatoes, halved 1 medium cabbage,…
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Beef Pho
Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS For the broth 2 medium onions, chopped large A 1-inch piece of galangal, peeled and chopped 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 3-5 pounds of good beef bones, preferably leg and knuckle 1 pound beef chuck, cubed 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 3 star anise…
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Chicken Pho
Serve 6-8 INGREDIENTS For the broth 2 medium onions, chopped large A 1-inch section of galangal, peeled and chopped A 2-inch section of ginger, peeled and chopped 3-5 pounds of chicken pieces, wings and other bones 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 3 star anise 1 cardamom pod, shell removed…
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Tofu Vegetable Pho
Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS For the broth 2 medium onions, chopped large 3 cloves garlic 1 shallot, chopped large A 1-inch piece of galangal, peeled and chopped A 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 2 small carrots, cut into large pieces 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 3 star anise…
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Laotian Spring Rolls
Makes 12 rolls INGREDIENTS 1 cup finely chopped yellow onions 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup grated carrots ½ cup finely chopped mushrooms ¼ cup scallions, sliced ½ tablespoon salt ½ tablespoon black pepper 1 cup (8 ounces) ground beef 1 cup chopped, boiled, drained, and air-cooled mung-bean vermicelli noodles 2 eggs 12 spring roll…
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Laotian Summer Rolls
Makes approximately 15 rolls INGREDIENTS For rolls 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles 15 spring roll rice paper skins 5 ounces deep fried tofu, sliced into rectangular pieces (appx. 2 inches x ½ inch) 3 carrots, peeled and julienned 1 cup oyster mushrooms / other julienned vegetable of your choice 1 cup bean sprouts 1 cup…
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Root Veggies with Garlic Maple Herb Butter
Serves 1-2 INGREDIENTS 1-2 servings of root vegetables of your choice (i.e. parsnips, carrots, celery root, beets) chopped fine 1 small leek, sliced 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon maple syrup Salt Pepper 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme and rosemary,…
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Winter Minestrone
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine 1 red onion, chopped medium 3 stalks of celery, chopped small 2 medium carrots, chopped small 1 medium red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped small 1 medium yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped small 1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes ½ cup fresh basil, chopped fine ½…
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Stir Fried Carrots with Cumin and Lime
Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 2½ tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds (optional) A 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into a fine julienne ½ fresh hot green chile, minced 3 whole dried red chiles 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 8 fresh or 12 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (optional) 1½ pounds…
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Sweet & Spicy Herbal Slaw
Makes 4-5 cups of Slaw, serving 12-15 people INGREDIENTS 1 medium to large head of red cabbage, shredded and center discarded 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded 1 red bell pepper, deseeded, pith removed, and chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded, pith removed, and chopped 1 orange bell pepper, deseeded, pith remove, and chopped ½…
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Olive Oil Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary
Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 1½ pounds carrots 2 medium turnips (about ½ pound) 2 medium parsnips (about ½ pound) 2 medium red onions (about ½ pound) 2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or unsalted butter 1 teaspoon organic brown sugar ½ teaspoon sea salt 8 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar…
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Braised Sauerkraut Apples and Onions with Fried Tempeh/ Smoked Whitefish
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For tempeh 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces tempeh, sliced crosswise into 8 pieces ½ cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ¾ teaspoon smoked sea salt or sea salt For sauerkraut 4 tablespoons (frac12; stick) unsalted butter 3 cups thinly sliced onions ½ cup diced carrots ½ cup diced…
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Classic Italian Lentil Soup (Brown Lentils)
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Spanish onion, chopped small 2 small carrots, peeled and chopped small 2 celery, chopped small 2 tablespoons thyme 1 (15 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes 4 cups vegetable (onion based) broth 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup brown Italian lentils 2 fresh bay leaves Parmigiano Reggiano…
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Mexican Herbed Chicken Albondigas Soup
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS For the Meatballs 1 pound ground chicken Zest and juice of 2 limes ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, chopped fine ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped fine 1 tablespoon dried cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten For the Soup Olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine…
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Carrot Cilantro Ginger Latkes with Lemongrass Chili Mint Yogurt
Cool, healthy, and refreshing, these carrot latkes are incredibly fresh and zesty!
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Adzuki Bean Salad
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 cups adzuki beans, cooked ½ cup arame sea vegetables 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded 1 red bell pepper, chopped fine 1 green onion, sliced super thin ¼ cup yuzu rice vinegar or plain rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lime zest 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 tablespoon orange…
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Curried Apple Chicken and Parsnip Stew
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped medium 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2-3 boneless and skinless chicken thighs 4 large apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large parsnips, peeled and chopped large ½ cup fresh curry leaves 1 tablespoon curry powder ½ cup red lentils 1½…
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Sheppard’s Pie
This mashed potato crusted “pot pie” is brought to us by the British and their love of rich protein filled dishes in the dead of cold damp winters.
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Roast Chicken with Lemon & Compound Herb Butter and Roasted Vegetables
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 3 to 4-pound chicken 2 small lemons, quartered For Compound Butter 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped 2 to 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil…
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Roast Pumpkin Soup with Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large carrots, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 (2-pound) pumpkin, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 6 cups) and roasted 6 cups vegetable broth 3 whole star anise 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup…
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Late Summer Garden Chicken and Herbed Dumplings
Everyone’s favorite chicken & dumplings gets a big garden boost from late summer goodies in this healthy recipe!
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Grape Leaves
Makes 24 INGREDIENTS 2 (1 lb) jars grape leaves or pack of 12 2 carrots, peeled and grated 2 cups cooked basmati rice ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled sautéed with onions and garlic cooled Salt and pepper, to taste 5 scallions, roughly chopped Yogurt Sauce, recipe below PREPARATION Preheat oven to 450ËšF. In a large…
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Pumpkin Maple Soup with Autumn Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon all spice 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped ½ teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg 2 (2-pound) pumpkin peeled, seeded, chopped (about 6 cups) ½ cup whipping cream 4 cups vegetable broth ¼ cup maple syrup 2 star anise Salt and freshly…
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Chicken Cacciatore
Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in 2 chicken wings, skin on, bone in Sea salt Black pepper ½ cup flour (for dredging) Olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, chopped fine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped medium 2 medium carrots, chopped medium 2 ribs of…