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Spring Challenge Day 19-Gemelli With Cauliflower And Walnuts

Gemelli With Cauliflower And Walnuts   About 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Red onion, cut into thin half-moon slices Sea salt 1/2 Cup golden raisins, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes 1/2 Cup mirin 1/2 Head cauliflower, cut into small florets 1/2 Cup walnut pieces, lightly pan-toasted, coarsely chopped 10 Ounces gemelli pasta […]

Spring Challenge Day 18- Broccoli Rabe Pasta With Tempeh Sausage

Broccoli Rabe Pasta With Tempeh Sausage   About 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Red onion, cut into thin half -moon slices Sea salt 1/2 Cup mirin 2(8-ounce) Packages tempeh sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half moon  slices 1 Bunch broccoli rabe, rinsed well and stems trimmed 10 Ounces linguine Juice of 1 lemon 1 Red […]

Spring Challenge Day 17- Soba Noodles With Endive And Radicchio

Soba Noodles With Endive And Radicchio   8 Ounces buckwheat soba About 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 Cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 2 Yellow onions, diced Sea salt Mirin Balsamic vinegar 3 Belgian endives, quartered lengthwise 1 radicchio, shredded Juice of 1/2 lemon 3 to 4 Sprigs flat-leaf parsley, finely minced […]

Spring Challenge Day 16- Roasted Vegetable Pasta

We have made it half way through the month! How do you feel? Have you been following Christina Pirello’s recipes like me or have you chosen another wonderful chef? Or maybe you have just added a new ingredient or some extra effort to your cooking? Please share your ideas and opinions as well as photo’s […]

Spring Challenge Day 15-Stuffed Portobellos With Green Beans

Stuffed Portobellos With Green Beans   4 Large portobello  mushrooms, brushed free of dirt Spring or filtered water Sea salt About 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 Cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 2 Jalapeno chilies, seeded and diced 1 Red onion, diced 1 Red bell pepper, roasted over  an open flame, peeled, […]

Spring Challenge Day 13- Seitan With Broccoli Rabe

Seitan With Broccoli Rabe   1 to 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 Cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 1 Red onion, cut into thin half moon  slices Generous pinch of  red pepper flakes Sea salt 1 Red bell pepper, roasted over an open flame, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin ribbons 1 Pound […]

Spring Challenge Day 12- Lettuce Rolls With Plum Sauce

Lettuce Rolls With Plum Sauce Rolls 1 to 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 to 6 slices fresh ginger, thinly sliced on the diagonal Sea salt 2 Cups cooked brown basmati rice 6 to 8 leaves romaine lettuce, rinsed and towel dried   Plum sauce 2 Cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 1/4 Jalapeno chili, seeded […]

Spring Challenge Day 11- Saffron Polenta With Sauteed Vegetables

Saffron Polenta With Sauteed Vegetables   Saffron Polenta 5 Cups of spring or filtered water 1/2 Cup yellow cornmeal 21/2 Cups yellow corn grits Pinch of sea salt 2 to 3 Teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Teaspoon saffron threads   Sauteed Vegetables 1 to 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 Cloves garlic, finely […]

Spring Challenge Day 10-Endive Risotto With Walnuts

Endive Risotto With Walnuts   5 Cups of spring or filtered water 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 to 2 Cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 1/2 Yellow onion, finely diced Sea salt 1/2 Cup white wine 1 Cup arborio rice, do not rinse 2 to 3 Medium Belgian endives, quartered 1/2 Cup pan-roasted walnuts, coarsely […]

Spring Challenge Day 9- Cornbread With Green Bean Salad

Cornbread With Green Bean Salad Cornbread 2 Cups whole what pastry flour 1 Cup yellow cornmeal 21/2 Teaspoons baking powder Generous pinch of sea salt 1/2 Teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/2 Cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons brown rice syrup 2/3 to 1 Cup plain soy milk 1/2 Cup fresh or frozen corn kernels   […]