Bitter Greens with Walnuts

Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Yields 8 people Ingredients 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1 bunch dandelion greens 1 bunch mustard greens 1 bunch collard greens 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic Sea salt to taste Directions Toast the walnuts in a 350-degree oven for 5-10 minutes, until they release a fragrant…

Baby Bok Choy and Shiitakes

Prep time 8 minutes Cooking time 8 minutes Yields 6 people Ingredients 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 small yellow onion, sliced into strips 4 heads baby bok choy, chopped 6 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoons mirin 1 tablespoon tamari Sesame seeds, optional Directions Heat oil in a frying pan. Add onions, turn heat…

Mint Lassi

Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 0 minutes Yields 2 people Ingredients 1 teaspoon ground cumin Dash of black pepper 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups water Directions In a skillet, dry roast cumin and black pepper. Stir frequently, until the aroma is released. Combine…

Fruit Nut Smoothie

Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 0 minutes Yields 2 people Ingredients 1 banana 1 cup berries 1 cup melon 1 cup soy or rice milk 1/4 cup almonds Directions Mix all ingredients in blender and serve. Notes You can add other ingredients for added nutrition such as a spoon full of bee pollen, coconut…

Egg Cream

Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 0 minutes Yields 3 people Ingredients 1 large egg 2 cups soy, rice or almond milk 1/2 cup silken tofu 2 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg/cinnamon Directions Pour ingredients into a blender and mix until thick. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve…

Warm Thanksgiving Kale and Squash Salad

Prep time 30 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes Yields 6 people Ingredients 1 large purple turnip, washed, diced into 1/2″ cubes w/ skin 1/2 acorn squash, washed, seeded, diced into 1/2″ cubes w/ skin 1/2 small butternut squash, washed, seeded, diced into 1/2″ cubes w/ skin 2 tbs. grapeseed or canola oil (for baking) 1/2…

Creamy Pumpkin Soup Topped with Curried Pecans

Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 25 minutes Yields 4 people Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons curry powder 15 ounces pumpkin, pureed 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup pecan pieces 1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened…

Peanut Rice Noodles

Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes Yields 6 people Ingredients 1/2 pound rice noodles 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, roasted, skinned 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 bunch scallions, chopped Peanut Sauce: 1/4 cup natural peanut butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1/8 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons tamari Directions Bring a pot of water…

Quinoa with Garbanzos and Spinach

Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes Yields 8 people Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 21/4 cups water or stock Pinch of salt 1 yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup dried cherries 1 pound spinach leaves 1 cup garbanzo beans, cooked or canned Juice and zest from 2 oranges Directions Wash quinoa…

Monk Fish Stew

Prep time 20 minutes Prep notes work with what you have Cooking time 45 minutes Yields 4 people Ingredients 1 lb. Monk Fish, cubed 1 stalk celery, diced 1/4 green pepper, diced 1 carrot, diced 3 scallion, chopped 4 mushroom, sliced 1 can artichoke, sliced in quarters 1 1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 Tbsp. flour…