macrobiotic cooking

Co-Operation Stew!

Michael Bauce

Today's Plate
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Three Sisters’ Stew is made from Posole (Mexican Dent Corn), Pinto Beans and Kabocha Squash. The Corn is pressure-cooked for 2 1/2 hours until fully softened and then cooked along with Pinto Beans and Kabocha Squash for a rich, satisfying Stew.   Nature Co-operates!   Native Americans (and Africans) planted these 3 crops alongside each… more »

Red Lentil & Roasted Broccoli Tacos

Michael Bauce

Today's Plate, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
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GLOBAL FLAVOR COMBINED WITH CREATIVE SPIRIT!  The rich taste of corn combined with savory Red Lentils, Roasted Broccoli and pickled Red Onions is reminiscent of the complex flavors commonly found in Mexican cuisine. We’ve created a vegan, macrobiotic-style taco that will not only satisfy your palate, but nourish your body and soul. These tacos are… more »

Root Fusion Vegetable Medley (Tuesday’s Meal)

Michael Bauce

Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 – MEAL PICKUP As the season changes, we start thinking Root Vegetables!  Roots are grounding and quite delicious to boot. We’re using a variety of Roots in our meal this Tuesday, including Watermelon Daikon, Rutabaga and Turnip. The meal also includes pressure-cooked Brown Rice & Sweet Brown Rice with Nori Condiment, Savory… more »

Kids Love Brown Rice!

Michael Bauce

Cooking With Kids
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Marta assisting students in cooking class making brown Rice Sushi. Making Brown Rice Sushi in Class today! Every child was excited to have Sushi and Brown Rice. It’s not that kids don’t like healthy food, it’s that they are rarely exposed to it. Most kids have a negative perception of Brown Rice, for example, because when… more »

Spring Vegetable Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing

Michael Bauce

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Spring has sprung and it feels good to cook lighter and include more salads in your diet. This Salad was made from Cabbage, Daikon and Parsnip. I chopped each vegetable and boiled separately in salted water until slightly softened, but still crisp. After removing from the water, I allowed to cool and then  sprinkled them… more »

Brown Rice Elbows with Red Vegetable Sauce & Pumpkin Seed Condiment

Michael Bauce

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Pumpkin Seed Condiment pairs well with a variety of dishes. Sprinkle it on whole grain, pasta, vegetables or soups for added minerals and strength. In this case, we also added some to our noodle dish for extra flavor and texture. Roast Pumpkin Seeds, add roasted Sea Salt and place in a surabachi and crush until… more »