Spring is the time for alliums which include onions, garlic, leeks and shallots. Here they’re combined with white beans and herbs to make fresh tasting green soup.
Michael Pollan and The Veggie Queen Agree on Vegtables and Cooking
The other day I went to see my former schoolmate, Michael Pollan, speak about his new book Food Rules. I find this ironic because in junior high and high school, I was the one who cared about healthy food, eschewing the garbage served in the cafeteria and bringing my own food to eat. I went on to get a graduate degree in nutrition and I
Sweet and Sour Summer Squash
Sweet and Sour Summer Squash Serves 4 as a side dish This is an easy dish to make. It takes only a few minutes in the pressure cooker and can easily be made on the stove top. 1 tablespoon canola oil (optional) 1 medium onion, diced 1 teaspoon grated ginger 4-6 cups summer squash, cut into bite-sized but medium pieces 1 8 ounce can pineapple
Tangy Buckwheat Noodle Stew with Cabbage
Tangy Buckwheat Noodle Stew with Cabbage Serves 4 to 6 This is a great combination of noodles and tangy sweet cabbage. I call it a stew but it really isn’t. The colors are bright and the flavor is perky. 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 cups red onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups finely shredded red cabbage 4 cups finely shredded Savoy or
Curried Pear and Squash Soup
Curried Pear and Squash Soup Serves 4-6 Even though squash is sweet, it still tastes great paired with pear. If you like, you can add a pinch of cayenne for contrast, in addition to the lemon juice in the recipe. 3 delicata squash, roasted, to equal 2 cups 1 small onion, diced 1 medium D’anjou or comice pear, peeled and cut into chunks 2-3 teaspoons
Pear and Toasted Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Pear and Toasted Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette Serves 4 to 6 This salad has flavors that speak fall to me—pears, walnuts, bitter greens and cranberries. You can substitute other dried fruit if you like. 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup dried cranberries ¼ teaspoon guar gum 3 tablespoons walnut halves or pieces, toasted
Cabbage and Red Apple Slaw
Cabbage and Red Apple Slaw Serves 6 If you use a food processor it's quick and easy to make slaw. If you don't have one and just want to use storebought slaw mix that's fine, too. Just be sure to grate the apple and make the dressing. 1 ½ pounds green cabbage, finely shredded 1 red apple, grated 1 large carrot, grated 1 ½ tablespoons
The Veggie Queen’s Simple Spinach No-Oil Saute
Simple Spinach Serves 4 as a side dish You can make this with spinach or your favorite greens such as Swiss chard or kale. 1 large bunch spinach, washed well, not dried 1 teaspoon chicken flavored broth powder in 3 tablespoons water or veggie broth and 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1 clove garlic, finely minced Water as needed Garnish with toasted sesame seeds Put broth
Rainbow Sprout Salad
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