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Lentil Vegetable Soup
Lentil Vegetable Soup 2 c. small french green lentils, washed and picked over 6 c. water Combine in large stockpot and bring to a boil. Simmer about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and reserve. Use any form of lentil you wish; the small green ones hold their shape nicely for a good texture in […]
Three Bean Chili
Quick Three Bean Chili From Food and Wine magazine, April 2008 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 slices of bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 jalapeños, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup chili powder One 15-ounce can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed […]
Maple Tapioca with Pralines
Maple Tapioca Pudding with Pralines from Eating Well magazine, March/April 2007 1 cup low-fat milk 1 large egg, well beaten 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon quick-cooking tapioca 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, divided 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons chopped pecans Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of ground nutmeg […]
Arroz Amarillo
Arroz Amarillo or Yellow Rice original recipe- A Cooks Tour of Mexico by Nancy Zaslavsky This is Kate’s version: 2 T. vegetable oil 1 c. white rice, rinsed and shaken dry One medium onion, sliced One Jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced thin One poblano pepper, seeded and cut in half One red pepper, seeded and […]
Pizza Crust
Pizza Crust 1 T. yeast 1 T. sugar 1 1/3 c. warm water 3 c. flour 1/4 c. corn meal 3 T. Olive Oil 1 t. salt In a stand mixer bowl dissolve the yeast in 1/3 c. warm water. Add remaining ingredients, and with dough hook, mix and knead until dough pulls away from […]
Red Lentil Dhal
Red Lentil Dhal makes 6-8 servings Toasting and grinding your seeds is so worth the effort, and doesn’t take long at all. Serve this dhal as a main dish with rice or as a side dish. It is aromatic, rich and delicious. Ingredients 3 tablespoons peanut oil 1 medium yellow onion 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, […]
Curried Lentils w/Sweet Potato and Chard
Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Swiss Chard Yield: 8 to 10 side-dish servings; 6 main-course servings. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded if […]
Chocolate Cherry Bread
Chocolate-Cherry Bread (original recipe from David Lebovitz) Makes 2 loaf 1 1/2 cups (210g) dried cherries, well-chopped 1 1/4 cup (170g) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 10 tablespoons (140g) butter (salted or unsalted), at room temperature 2 cups […]
Lentil and Couscous Salald
Lentil and Couscous Salad 1 ½ c. lentils 3 c. water Bring water and lentils to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy; 20-25 minutes. ¾ c. couscous 1/3 c. broth or water 1 T/ olive oil Bring water/broth and oil to a simmer and stir in couscous. Cover […]
Browned Panko breadcrumbs
Browned Panko Breadcrumb Topping 2 T. butter 1/3-1/2 c. Panko breadcrumbs 1 t. garlic powder 1 t. onion powder 1 t. dry basil 1/2 t. dry mustard powder 1 T. ground flaxseed (optional, but it really oomphs up the nutritional aspect) Salt and pepper to taste Melt butter in small saute pan. Add crumbs and […]