Tag: spring cooking challenge

Spring Challenge Day 9- Steamed Greens

  Steamed Greens 1 Bunch of dark leafy greens spring or filtered water   Put 2 inches of water to a boil in to a medium/large pot. Place a bamboo steamer on the top of the pot with the greens inside. Cover and steam until bright green  about 3 to 5  minutes. Or follow the […]

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 7- Green Care

How is everything going so far? Have you been able to follow along ? I thought I’d give everyone a little break today. Go over some green basics. I’m also looking for some feedback and would love some suggestions! Let’s talk about greens, baby Let’s talk about you and me Let’s talk about all the […]

Spring Challenge Day 6- Sauerkraut

  Sauerkraut by Aveline Kushi 5 lbs cabbage, verry finely shredded 1/3 cup sea salt Put the shredded cabbage in a wooden keg or ceramic crock. Add the sea salt and mix well. Place a wooden disk or plate on top of the cabbage. Place several well cleaned rocks or a heavy weight on top […]

Spring Challenge Day 5- Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts Pan LOVES brussels sprouts. I asked him how he wanted them tonight and he said “Steamed with olive oil, lemon and salt” . Well alright Pan you got it! 2 Lbs Brussels sprouts 1 Lemon zest and juice 2 Tsp extra virgin olive oil pinch of sea salt   In a large pot, […]

Spring Challenge Day 4-Felix’s Broccoli Soup

                                                          1 lg onion, diced 2 cups cooked rice 2-3 cloves garlic, diced (optional) 1 whole broccoli 4-5 cups water 1 cup vegetable stock 1 Cup plain […]

Spring Challenge Day 3- Green Rolls

Green Rolls 1 big bunch of collard greens, steamed 2-3 carrots boiled whole , cut in half length wise 1/4 tsp umeboshi paste 1tsp toasted sesame seeds 1/4  Cup caramelized red onions (made with olive oil and a touch of maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt) bamboo sushi mat Steam or blanch collard […]

Spring Challenge Day 2- Kale With Ume And Seeds

Kale With Ume And Seeds  1 Large bunch of  kale, washed 1Teaspoon umeboshi vinegar 1 Tablespoon sesame, pumpkin or sunflower seeds   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place a few  whole kale leaves in the water and boil for 2 min or until they turn bright green. Lift them from the […]

Spring Challenge 2014!

Tomorrow we will be starting the FIFTH annual spring challenge.  The last four years went great! We used Aveline Kushi’s book(The Complete Guide To macrobiotic Cooking), then Christina Cooks-Everything You Always Wanted to Know about WholeFoods but were afraid to ask,  and The Hip Chick’s guide to Macrobiotics by Jessica Porter. Last year I tried something new. It was all […]