April 2012

Tips before getting started: Rub the skins of the walnuts off a bit after you toast them, they can be a bit bitter and tannic. Make the crushed red pepper oil a day or two ahead if possible. ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes ¾ cup walnuts, toasted 2 cups cooked (or canned) garbanzo...

1 lb garbanzo beans 8 cups water ½ cup olive oil 1 large onion, diced ½ clove garlic, diced 4 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp oregano 2 bay leaves ½ (6 oz) can tomato sauce ½ (6 oz) can stewed tomatoes 4 med size potatoes, peeled Rinse beans until water runs clear and let them soak overnight. Sauté...

8 oz cooked garbanzo beans ½ cup green onions 1 lb tomatoes 6 oz carrots or celery 2 oz bell peppers ½ Tbsp vegetable seasoning ½ Tbsp paprika Grated soy cheese Soak beans overnight with three times as much water. The next morning rinse the beans, place in a pot with twice as much water, cover and bring to a...

¾ cup brown lentils                                           2 large onions, chopped 4 cups water                                                       4 cloves garlic, minced ¾ cup uncooked long grain rice                      1 (15.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 cup elbow macaroni                                       ¼ tsp red pepper flakes or to taste 2 Tbsp vegetable oil                                           salt and pepper to taste Combine the lentils and water in a large saucepan...

1 ½ cups dry kidney beans                               ½ tsp dried oregano 1 ½ cups dry pinto beans                                  2 tsp salt 9 cups water                                                        4 tsp chili powder 24 oz textured vegetable protein                      1 tsp garlic powder 3 ½ cups boiling water                                      1 Tbsp molasses ¼ cup vegetable oil                                            1 Tbsp honey 3 cups chopped onion                                      3 (10 oz) cans chili sauce...

1 1/2 quarts chicken broth                                       1 Tbsp dried thyme 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs                    1 Tbsp dried rosemary 1 cup dry adzuki beans                                            1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 cup uncooked wild rice                                         1 zucchini, cubed 2 onions, cut into large chunks                              1 yellow squash, cubed 1 Tbsp bottled minced...

1Tbsp olive oil                                                      1 cup yellow split peas 2 cups shopped onion                                       1 cup green split peas 2 cups chopped carrot                                       8 cups fat-free chicken broth 2 cups finely chopped celery                             1 ½ tsp salt-free seasoning blend ½ Tbsp minced garlic                                         1 tsp salt In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook onion, carrot...

1 lb dry lentils, rinsed                                        6-8 oz smoked ham, diced 10 cups water                                                   1 ½ Tbsp ham soup base or 3 ham bouillon cubes ¾ cup celery, diced                                           ¾ cup onions, diced ¾ cup carrots, diced                                         1 Tbsp cider vinegar 1Tbsp Worcestershire sauce                         1 tsp oregano flakes 1 tsp salt                                                             1 tsp ground black pepper Tabascosauce, a few drops...

1 cup Kamut® 4 cups water 3 Tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 tsp agave nectar 4 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste ½ cup cucumber, diced 1 cup dried cranberries (or dried cherries) ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled Measure and then rinse the Kamut. Place in a rice cooker with 4 cups of water and set...

1 lb 2 oz  / 500g spelt flour 2 sachets / 10g fast-acting dried yeast ½ tsp sea salt 2 oz / 50g sunflower seeds 2 oz / 50g sesame seeds 2 oz / 50g linseeds (optional) 17 fl oz / 500ml warm water Heat oven to 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C. Combine all the ingredients, adding the...