Spring Challenge Day 19- Chow Mein
Chow Mein Well not actually traditional chow mein. I was looking around and running low on groceries. I had some leftovers of yesterdays bok choy, some dried chow mein noodles, a block of tofu and the ingrdients to make that awesome sauce from the carrot top dish.. so ta da.. Yesterdays bok choy […]
Spring Challenge Day 18-Ginger Bok Choy
Ginger Bok Choy 1 Large bunch bok choy, washed and sliced into thin diagnals 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 1 -2 Inch piece of ginger, grated Sea salt Heat a large frying pan to medium high, add oil and ginger. Saute 1 minute until fragrant. Add bok choy and saute for 3-5 minutes . Add a […]
Spring Challenge Day 17- Mustard Green Pickles
Mustard Green Pickles-by Aveline kushi 10 Whole mustard green leaves Sea salt Wash the mustard greens, drain, and place 3 leaves in a pickle press or bowl. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on the leaves. make another layer of 3-4 leaves and sprinkle with salt. Finally add the remaining leaves and salt. Place the […]
Spring Challenge Day 16- Orecchiette With Bitter Greens And Radishes
Orecchiette With Bitter Greens And Radishes By Bon Appetit 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs made from whole wheat bread 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 pound whole wheat orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) Kosher salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 medium radishes (8 oz.), sliced into 1/4′ rounds 3 garlic cloves, sliced 2 bunches bitter greens (such as […]
Spring Challenge Day- 15 Kale 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 finely chopped parsley Place all ingredients into a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Turn down […]
Spring Challenge Day 14- Spicy Collard Greens
Spicy Sauteed Collard Greens By- Christina Pirello Ingredients avocado oil 1/2 dried chili pepper, seeded, finely minced 1 sweet onion, thin half moon slices soy sauce 1 bunch collard greens, rinsed, thinly sliced 1 lemon, quartered Directions Heat a small amount of oil in a deep skillet. Saute chili and onion, with a […]
Spring Challenge Day-13 Watercress Salad
Watercress, Pistachio and orange blossom salad by –Yotam ottolenghi 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste 1 teaspoon orange-blossom water Salt and black pepper to taste 3 1/2 cups watercress, thick stalks removed Scant 1 cup basil leaves 1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves 1/4 cup dill 1/4 cup tarragon leaves […]
Spring Challenge Day 12- Carrot Tops
This one is for my Dad! Carrot Tops 1 Bunch carrot greens, washed 3 Tablespoons tahini 1 Teaspoon soy sauce 1 Tablespoon mirin Bring several inches of water to a boil in a large pot.Add carrot greens , cook for for 2 minutes then shock in ice water drain and squeeze dry. Drain […]
Spring Challenge Day 11- Garlic Rapini
MacroMom-“Hey A.O, What is your favorite way to cook greens?” A.O-“I like plain old sauteed with garlic, salt and pepper. Any sort of green. Could be spinach, beet greens, swiss chard. whatever.” Here you go A.O… Garlic Rapini 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Large bunch rapini, washed and sliced thin 1 Tablespoon olive oil Sea […]
Spring Challenge Day 10- Pumpkin Kale Pasta Casarole
Pumpkin Kale Pasta Casarole By- Alicia Silverstone Ingredients olive oil 1 tbsp kale coarsely chopped 8 ounce pumpkin puree 15 ounce reduced-sodium vegetable broth 14.5 ounce sun-dried tomato pesto 2 tbsp almond slices 0.5 cup whole-wheat pasta 12 ounce Directions Cook pasta and drain. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium […]