Rutabagas are bursting with flavor and enhanced by long and slow cooking. Cut a Rutabaga in half (do not peel), lengthwise and then score with a knife or fork. Place 2 tsp oil in frying pan along with Rutabagas (flat-side down) and gently brown, then flip over. Add 1/4 cup of water and cover again…. more »
Teff, a grain the size of a poppy seed, is native to the Horn of Africa, notably Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is now becoming more popular in western countries as more and more people choose to eat less wheat. In Ethiopia, Teff is known for endurance and it’s slow release of energy. Ethiopians get over… more »
1 cup Quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cups fresh water 1 small carrot, cut thinly 1/2 onion, minced 1 small cucumber, cubed 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 tsp fresh basil, minced 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp brown rice vinegar 1 tsp ume vinegar Boil water, add salt and quinoa and stir…. more »
Sopa de Crema de Coliflor (Cream of Cauliflower Soup) Arroz Con Setas (Rice & Mushrooms) *pictured Tempeh Estofado (Braised Tempeh & Onions) Acelgas y Zanahoria (Swiss Chard & Carrots with Lemon-Almond Butter) Cortido De Col Con Rabanos (Pickled Cabbage with Red Radish)
Improve your blood quality and add magic to your meals by sprinkling these condiments on your grain, vegetables or pasta. Gently roast all seeds, nuts, seaweed and salt before beginning. Add salt to a suribachi first, grind, then add seeds and grind again. Add other ingredients and grind (or use blender). Mix thoroughly. Use sparingly,… more »
Just about everyone loves mushrooms and marinating them is another way to enjoy their unique taste and texture. Marinating mushrooms is similar to pickling, but marinating relies on vinegar (acid), whereas pickling relies on salt-brine. Use fresh Shiitake, Maitake, Oyster, Crimini, Trumpet, Enoki, etc…Use as many as you can to enhance flavor!
Sometimes the simplest things in life are the sweetest! This simple recipe is bursting with flavor! Cut Onions in half and score several times in each half. Smear a thin layer (about 1 tbs) of chickpea or white Miso all over Onion, Place in a covered casserole dish and bake for 1 hour at 350… more »
Just perfect for the season. We placed Lentils in a cooking pot and covered with water. Bring to a boil and then lower flame and simmer for 1 hour. Make sure to check lentils as they cook adding more water if necessary. Cook until soft. Set aside until firm (we let sit overnight). If too… more »
1 pint blueberries 3 cups water 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 cups whole wheat pastry or spelt flour 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately. Add wet to dry and mix thoroughly (batter will be… more »
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the rich complex flavors of Corn, Squash and Beans! Native Americans knew these flavors well and planted corn, squash and beans together in the garden. Corn provides tall stalks for the beans to climb so that they are not competing with squash vines. Beans provide nitrogen to fertilize the soil… more »
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup roasted walnuts ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup olive oil ½ cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder Mix wet and dry ingredients separately and mix thoroughly. Pour wet into dry and stir with a wooden… more »
Just made a fresh batch of Amazake. Now we store in the frig and use as a sweetener for desserts. I like to use a yogurt maker with an adjustable temperature control to ferment Amasake. How To Make Amazake At Home: Measure 3 cups sweet brown rice (or short grain), place in a bowl and… more »
Today’s plate included Brown Rice Sushi! We included Homemade Natto, Garden-grown Avocado, Cucumber and Wasabi.