Garbanzo, Fennel and Artichoke Salad
3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped ½ fennel bulb, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 15 oz cans chick peas, rinsed and drained 1 12oz jar water packed artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and quartered ½ c pitted kalamata olives 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp cider...
Bacon Brussels
2 cups Brussels sprouts, shredded 1 tbsp olive oil 4 strips of bacon ½ cup chopped onion 2 tsp fresh thyme or or rosemary or 1 tsp dried salt and pepper Heat oil on med heat and add bacon. Cook until crispy, turning at least once. Remove from pan and place on...
Sweet and Sour Cabbage
½ c butter 1 tsp minced ginger (or ½ tsp ground) ½ red onion, chopped 1 head red cabbage, shredded ½ red wine vinegar 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 c water Saute onion and ginger in butter Add brown sugar, water, vinegar, salt, pepper and water....
Tempeh with Peanut Sauce
1 lemon, squeezed 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp miso 1 ½ tbsp. peanut butter 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce ½ c hot water 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil 8 oz tempeh, cubed 2 celery stalks, cut into thin strips 1 ½’ long 2 carrots, cut into thin strips 1 ½’ long 3 cloves garlic,...
Magic Bars
½ c melted butter 1 ½ c graham cracker crumbs 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 1 6 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 3 ½ oz package flaked coconut 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preheat oven to 350. Pour butter into 13 x 9” pan. Sprinkle crumbs over...
Chili
2 tbs olive oil 1 onion diced 5 cloves garlic minced 1 green pepper 1 tsp cumin 2 to 3 tbs dark chili powder (NOT Indian Chili Powder!!! You will catch your mouth on fire) Franks red hot (this will be to taste. See instructions) 1 28 oz can of tomato sauce 1 28 oz can...
Rice, Lentil and Carmelized Onion Pilaf
1 ½ cups brown rice ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, sliced 1 ½ cup cooked lentils ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 2 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp cumin Bring 2 ¼ cups water with ¼ tsp salt to boil in large saucepan. Add rice. Cover. Reduce...
Crack Grits
2 c grits, quick cooking 1/3 c butter 2 quarts water 2 tsp salt 1 c Monterey Jack, shredded 2 c sharp cheddar, shredded 2 eggs 1 cup milk Preheat oven to 350 Put first 4 ingredients into large sauce pan. Bring to boil, then lower heat to medium. Cook 5 to 8...
Coconut Curry
This can be made for an omnivore or a vegetarian. Omnivore 2 c low sodium chicken broth 1 lb chicken breast, cubed then sautéed in 1 tbsp oil on med heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently Vegetarian 2 c low sodium chicken broth 16 oz tofu, drained, pressed and cubed...
Mustard Crusted Tofu
2 tbsp olive oil ½ c stone ground mustard ½ c Dijon mustard 1 ½ tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp cracked black pepper 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 10 cloves garlic 2 cups panko bread crumbs 1 8oz package tofu, drained and cut into 6 pieces In food processor, blend...
