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Archive for June 19th, 2007

Sounds weird, looks gross, but tastes really good and packs a nutritional punch. This is a great smoothie to drink while breastfeeding, because the kale provides calcium and folate and boosts milk production. The hemp powder adds protien and Omega-3s. 1 cup frozen pineapple 1 banana, fresh or frozen 2 leave of flat-leaf kale, stems [...]

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6 ears of corn, shucked 1 lime, cut into wedges salt and black pepper to taste In a large stockpot, bring several quarts of water to a boil.  Add corn, cover, and bring back up to a boil.  Turn off heat and allow to sit for 13 minutes.  Corn will be perfectly done. Before eating, rub [...]

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This is a quick, low fat, filling vegan stew.  I like to serve it over cooked amaranth, though it would also be good over rice. 1 25 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 carrots, sliced into 1-inch logs 4 waxy potatoes, cut into small [...]

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The south of France meets south of the Mason-Dixon line, and the result surprisingly seems like it was always meant to be.  Susan Geiskopf-Hadler and Mindy Toomay created this delicious treat.  I’ve changed their cous cous to quinoa to avoid wheat and for added protien.  1 pound fresh asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium white [...]

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This recipe is slightly modified from The Italian Country Table by Lynne Rossetto Kasper.   It made a splendid main dish for Christmas dinner and a family reunion a few years ago.  The best part is that, whiile it looks impressive, it is actually quite simple to make, and the long baking time means that you can [...]

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These are a great party starter or appetizer to serve with drinks.  They look and taste much more complicated than they are to make.  Kids love shaking the bag to coat the zukes, and might even be tempted to eat some vegetables.   This is my vegan and allergen-free version of Lidia Matticchio Bastianich’s fried succhini recipe.   Canola oil [...]

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Crispy on the outside, creamy and custard-like on the inside, these ”fries” are a hit with everyone who tries them.   And chickpea flour is so good for you, you can convince yourself these fritters are health food.   This is my modification of Madhur Jaffery’s recipe in her wonderful book World Vegetarian.   ½ cup plus 2 teaspoons [...]

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