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 21- Fusilli Carbonara With Spring Vegetables

Fusilli Carbonara With Spring Vegetables 10 Ounces spiral pasta 2 Cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise 1 Bunch asparagus, tough ends snapped off and stalks cut into 1-inch lengths 1 Large zucchini, cut into long matchstick pieces 2 Cups plain soy milk Sea salt 11/2 Tablespoons kuzu, dissolved in a small amount cold water 2/3 Cup […]

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 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 8- Noodles and Broth With Fried Tofu And Scallions

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! Noodles And Broth With Fried Tofu And Scallions   2 Small leeks, split lengthwise, rinsed well, thinly sliced 1 Carrot, cut into fine matchstick pieces 1/2 Cup fine matchstick pieces of fresh diakon 4 to 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until tender and thinly sliced 4 Cups spring or filtered water 3 […]

Spring Challenge Day 7-Kale And Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Kale And Black -Eyed Pea Soup 1 to 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 cloves of fresh garlic, thinly sliced 1 Yellow onion, diced Sea salt 2 to 3 Stalks of celery, diced 1 Carrot, diced 1 Teaspoon sweet paprika 1 Bay leaf 4 Cups spring or filtered water 11/4 Cups canned diced […]

Spring Challenge Day 3- Tuscan Kale Soup

Tuscan Kale Soup About 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 to 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 1 Yellow onion, finely diced Sea salt 1/2 Cup white arborio rice(do not rinse) 4 Cups spring or filtered water 4 to 5 Leaves fresh kale, rinsed well 1 Red bell pepper, roasted over an open flame, peeled, […]

Spring Challenge Day 2-Adzuki Bean And Farro Soup

Adzuki Bean And Farro Soup 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 to 5 Slices of fresh ginger, finely minced 1 Small leek, split lengthwise, rinsed well, thinly sliced 3 Small carrots, diced 1 Cup adzuki beans, sorted and rinsed well, soaked for one hour 1/2 Cup farro, rinsed well 4 Cups spring or filtered water […]

Happy 2011!

What a wonderful new year so far! We started the year off with this tasty vitamin rich soup. Kale soup 2 medium leeks, rinsed well and thinly sliced 4 cups vegetable broth 1 large potato, cut into ½-inch dice 4 cups rinsed and chopped kale leaves 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup […]