2 parsnips 1 carrot 1/2 onion 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional) 2 tsp olive oil 4-5 leaves fresh basil leaves pinch or two of salt soy sauce to taste Begin by washing and slicing parsnips, carrots and onions. Place in small pot and sauté in olive oil. Add sea salt and continue to sauté… more »
If you bake sweet potatoes (purple sweet potatoes used in photo) with carrot, onion, leek, cauliflower until soft (no oil, just a small amount of water to prevent scorching and a few pinches of sea salt), you’ve got a sweet concoction that can be mashed with a potato masher or blended with a hand blender…. more »
Lion’s Mane seems to be the newest mushroom on the block. It has a somewhat chewy texture and reminiscent of seafood. Current research indicates this mushroom helps reduce inflammation, lower cancer risk and may improve brain function and heart health. Use as you would any mushroom: Sauté, use in soups, casseroles or gravy. Lion’s Mushroom… more »
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 »
Risotto, the Italian favorite. Traditionally cooked with rice and tomato. My Italian Grandma schooled me on how to prepare it the Italian way. Since then, I’ve experimented with a variety of different versions, including this Japanese one. I added Hiziki, Shiitake and Burdock. I sauteed Onion, Garlic, Burdock and Celery in Olive Oil and SiSalt…. more »
Lentil Burger over Collard Greens – . Sautéed Veggies, Tahini, Walnuts, Sea Salt and Parsley. Mix together, making sure constancy is firm. Scooped onto oiled baking sheet and baked at 300 degrees F for 45 minutes or until browned.
In the mood for a light lunch? We love Sandwiches and Tempeh always satisfies. Start by gently steaming Tempeh until it is softened. Place in a mixing bowl and add chopped celery, parsley and onion. Mix together about a Tablespoon of tahini along with a teaspoon of umeboshi vinegar (just enough to taste, but not… more »
4 carrots, chopped 1 onion, diced 1 small beet, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 1 clove garlic 1 tbs olive oil Fresh basil, chopped sea salt Sauté all vegetables with olive oil in a large skillet on a medium flame, adding sea salt and stirring. Cover and cook on low flame until softened. Add water… more »
This recipe is simple and satisfying. Blanch Broccoli and Carrots until softened, but not overcooked. Prepare sauce by roasting Sunflower Seeds, chopping a few leaves of basil (optional), squeezing a lemon and mincing lemon rind. Place in blender with some water (enough to blend) and add Umeboshi Vinegar or paste a little at a time,… more »
MILLET CROQUETTES (WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY OR UME-TAHINI) We love millet and there’s usually some leftover millet waiting to be recycled in the next meal. The millet must be firm enough to form patties for this recipe to work……not uncommon with leftover millet! 2 cups leftover millet pinch sea salt 1/2 onion, minced 1 small carrot,… more »