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Spring Challenge Day 8- Spanakopita

Splendid Spanakopita By- Christina Pirello Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 small red onion, finely diced 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced Sea salt 15-20 cremini mushrooms, brushed free of dirt, coarsely chopped Scant pinch ground nutmeg 2 sprigs fresh basil, leaves removed, finely shredded 4 cups arugula, rinsed well, coarsely chopped 4 […]

Spring Challenge Day 30-Miso Soup With Sauteed Greens

Miso Soup With Sauteed Greens 2-Inch piece wakame, soaked until tender 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until tender Spring or filtered water 1/2 Yellow onion, cut into thin half-moon slices 1 Carrot, cut into thin oblong slices 2 teaspoons barley miso 3 to 4 leaves kale or collard greens, rinsed well About 1 tbsp extra-virgin […]

Spring Challenge Day 26-Fried Tempeh With Apricot Mustard

Fried Tempeh with Apricot Mustard light sesame oil 8 ounce block of tempeh, cut into 1-inch triangles apricot mustard 4 tablespoons stoneground mustard 4 tablespoons unsweetened apricot preserves grated zest of 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice sea salt 2 teaspoons brown rice syrup 1-2 sprigs fresh parsley, finely minced Place enough sesame oil […]

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 14- Sweet Corn And Basmati Salad

Sweet Corn And Basmati Salad   1 Cup brown basmati rice, rinsed well and soaked for 2 to 3 hours 11/2 Cups spring or filtered water Sea salt About 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 Cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 1 Yellow onion, finely diced 1 Cup fresh or frozen corn kernels Mirin […]

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 4-Miso Soup With Sauteed Greens

Miso Soup With Sauteed Greens 2-Inch piece wakame, soaked until tender 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until tender Spring or filtered water 1/2 Yellow onion, cut into thin half-moon slices 1 Carrot, cut into thin oblong slices 2 teaspoons barley miso 3 to 4 leaves kale or collard greens, rinsed well About 1 tbsp extra-virgin […]