Recipes – Page 4 – Macro Flavor

It’s Barley Time

Michael Bauce
April 30, 2021
Recipes, Today's Plate
Tags: barley, macrobiotic cooking, miso, vegan recipes, whole grain recipes, whole grains

“O the green of the barley fields grows deep,The breath of the barley fields grows rare;There is rustle and glimmer, sway and sweep-The wind is holding high revel there” – Jean Blewitt Whole Barley is one of the oldest crops known to Man. It has a short growing time compared to other grains and also… more »

Simple Summer Quinoa Pilaf

Michael Bauce
April 5, 2021
Recipes
Tags: macrobiotic cooking, quinoa, quinoa salad, vegan cooking, vegan recipes

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 »

Tempting Tempeh Salad

Michael Bauce
March 24, 2021
Recipes
Tags: macrobiotics, tempeh recipes, vegan recipes, vegan sandwich

As Spring kicks in, we’re attracted to lighter fare, especially sandwiches! Tempeh Salad has always been a favorite and this recipe satisfies our hearts’ desires. 1 package tempeh, cut into small squares 2 tbs tahini 1 tbs wet mustard 1 rib celery, sliced thinly 2 tbs parsley, minced 2 tbs capers 1 tbs ume vinegar… more »

Chickpea-Mushroom Tacos

Michael Bauce
March 10, 2021
Recipes

1 cup garbanzo beans 3 cups or so of fresh water I rib celery, sliced 1 onion, diced 2 medium carrots, cubed 1/2 cup fresh (or frozen) peas 1 small piece kombu, rinsed 1 cup oyster mushrooms, diced 2 tbs olive oil 2 tbs tahini soy sauce, to taste 8 small corn tortillas 2 avocados,… more »

Burdock Root – Our Ancient Friend

Michael Bauce
February 15, 2021
Health & More, Recipes

While burdock is classified as an obnoxious and invasive weed in the Americas, I have been growing it for over 30 years in my Garden and have come to know it as a valuable friend. The bright purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves are a visual delight to any garden, but it’s the root of this… more »

Raspberry-Oat Bars

Michael Bauce
November 30, 2020
Recipes
Tags: macrobiotic desserts, raspberry desserts, vegan bars

by marta serda 1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup Miyako’s vegan butter 1 jar raspberry jam 1/4 cup roasted and crushed almonds 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda Preheat oven to 350 degrees and oil a baking pan. Mix dry ingredients together in… more »

The Creative Re-Use of Leftovers

Michael Bauce
November 1, 2020
Recipes
Tags: macrobiotic, vegan sauces, veggie burgers

The Creative Re-Use of Leftovers is an art in itself. Leftover grains, vegetables and beans can be used again to create a new dish in a shorter time, thereby minimizing your time in the Kitchen! Here’s what we did with leftovers today: Rice-Veggie Croquettes with Broccoli-Onion Sauce Leftover rice and sautéed vegetable combined with tahini,… more »

Sweet Vegetable Hash

Michael Bauce
October 16, 2020
Recipes
Tags: macrobiotic cooking, sweet potato recipes, vegan cooking, vegetables

Cut up small chunks of winter squash, purple & red sweet potato and carrot. Place in pot with heavy lid along with enough water to cook (on low flame). Cook long and slow until vegetables are totally soft. Use a potato masher to mash cooked vegetables so they are blended but still chunky.

Sesame-Lemon-Horseradish Dressing

Michael Bauce
July 7, 2020
Recipes, Today's Plate
Tags: fresh salad, kale, macrobiotic recipes, vegan salad dressing, vegan salads

Sesame-Lemon Horseradish Dressing Add Tahini to a large mixing cup along with lemon juice and a small amount of grated horseradish. Add a few shakes of Ume Vinegar and enough water to blend into a creamy consistency. Serve over fresh salad, on greens or vegetables. Pictured: Steamed Kale, chopped Pickles, chopped Cabbage (cooked with red… more »

Sweet Raspberry Jewels

Michael Bauce
July 2, 2020
Cooking With Kids, Recipes
Tags: food, health, healthy desserts, healthy recipes, macrobiotic cooking, raspberry jewels, vegan, vegetarian

2 cups almond meal 2 cups of rolled oats 2 cups whole-wheat flour or spelt flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8-teaspoon sea salt 3/4-cup olive or walnut oil 1-cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla Raspberry Jam (fruit-juice sweetened) Preheat the oven to 350F and oil cookie sheets. Place oats in blender and pulse until coarsely ground…. more »

Cucumber-Corn Salsa

Michael Bauce
June 23, 2020
Recipes
Tags: cucumber salsa, macrobiotic cooking, vegan cooking

I learned this recipe from an Italian Macro Cook. It’s the perfect macro salsa, great in Burritos or on Tamales. Crunchy and flavorful, you won’t miss the Tomatoes. Begin by washing and slicing cucumbers into 1/4 inch triangles and placing in a mixing bowl. Strip corn from cob and add to bowl. Slice red onion… more »

Kale Salad with Pickles & Almonds

Michael Bauce
April 14, 2020
Recipes
Tags: greens, pickles, vegan cooking

We love to eat greens and this is our favorite way to do it! Start by picking some fresh greens, either from the market or your garden, if you have one. Boil or steam until softened and then set aside to cool. Cut up homemade or high quality store-bought pickles into thin strips and add… more »