Spring Challenge Day 30- Fiddleheads
Oh Yah! This time of year Fiddleheads are all over the maritimes. They can be cooked in many different ways. Today I decided to boil them for 8-10 min and serve with a little olive oil , sea salt and lemon juice. Another popular way in the maritimes is to serve them with white vinegar.Make […]
Spring Challenge Day 29- Kale Polenta
Kale Polenta 4 Cups kale, washed and thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons olive or sesame oil 2 Cups cornmeal 9 Cups spring or filtered water Sea salt In a large pot bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of sea salt(or to taste) and the oil. Stir in the kale, turn heat to medium and […]
Spring Challenge Day 27- Lucy’s greens
“Hi I’m Lucy and I’m 15. I love steamed greens and broccoli. I love sprouts and tabouleh.” I like when my mom makes green rolls or nori rolls with greens!” Watercress rolls by Aveline Kushi 2 Bunches watercress 3Sheets nor I 3Tablespoons tamari soy sauce 3 Tablespoons spring water 1/2Teaspoon grated fresh ginger Wash the […]
Spring Challenge Day – 26 Nappa Cabbage Salad
This recipe comes from my friend Karen who is the owner of The Inn at St Peters where I have the privilage of being the Chef. Napa Cabbage and Blue Cheese Salad 1 large Napa Cabbage shredded 1 cup Blue Cheese crumbled Toss together and chill for one hour Dressing 1/3 cup Cider vinegar ¼ […]
Spring Challenge Day 25- Kale Cesare Salad
Kale Cesare Salad 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2-3 Cloves garlic 1 Tsp rice syrup 1 Tsp onion powder or 1 Tbsp minced onion 2 Tsp dijon mustard 1/2 Cup olive oil Sea salt Place all ingredients except oil in a blender . Turn the machine on, and slowly add the oil, blend until dressing […]
Spring Challenge Day 24- Cabbage Salad
Cabbage salad 1/2 a medium green cabbage, shredded 1/2 cucumber sliced into thin rounds 1 cup bean sprouts (aduki or mung bean) loosely packed 11/2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup orange juice 1tsp ginger juice 2 tbsp raisins Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and set aside to marinate […]
Spring Challenge Day 23- Kale Salad
Serving up this yummy salad at the Charlottetown Farmers Market! Kale salad Organic kale, washed and sliced thin Whole wheat crutons Dried organic cranberries Organic sunflower seeds Organic cherry tomatoes Cubes of fried tofu Sliced organic mushrooms Salad dressing Here is a salad dressing to try Raspberry Mustard Dressing 1/2 Cup extra virgin olive oil […]
Spring Challenge Day 22- Rapini Rigatoni
“Honey can you make supper?”” Sure! “- Pan’s Rapini Rigatoni. Pasta Ai Rapini 1Lb rigatoni 1 Lg bunch rapini Boil water. Blanche the rapini (chopped into 1-2” pieces) then remove with a strainer and set it aside. Cook the pasta in the same water. The recipe works better with short pasta like penne or rigatoni. […]
Spring Challenge Day 21- Dandelion Salad
Dandelion Salad (Hindbeh ‘atteh) By- Taste of Beirut 2 Bunches of dandelion greens or 20 oz of frozen collard greens 1 lb of onions, chopped 1/3 cup of extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup of pine nuts (optional) salt, to taste 6 cloves of mashed garlic or 1 Tablespoon of toom 1/2 large lemon, juiced, plus 1 […]
Spring Challenge Day 20- Lemon Garlic Sesame Kale
Lemon Garlic Sesame Kale This recipe is from my friend Lori. Her family and now my family LOVE it. “Heya, can I get a how to on your lemon,garlic,sesame kale?” “Yes! First I steam the kale for just a few minutes then I add it to a pan that has a little sesame oil a […]