Posts by Diane

Sweet Potato Homefries

Posted by on Apr 18, 2010 in Breakfast, Potatoes, Recipes, Sides, Vegetables | 2 comments

Sweet Potato Homefries

coconut oil, butter or ghee sweet potatoes, peeled cinnamon (optional) Shred sweet potato and saute in oil for about 10 mins or until cooked to your liking. ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I just love when simplicity is this good 🙂 ~ We enjoy this for breakfast along side eggs (instead of toast). It’s great plain (especially cooked in coconut oil), but when I’m in a cinnamon-y mood, I sprinkle some over the top & dig in. Of course, it can be a side dish for lunch or dinner as well.  Feel free to fry up some onions and/or...

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Tempeh Fingers w/ Sate Sauce

Posted by on Apr 18, 2010 in Recipes, Tempeh, Tempeh, Tofu, Seitan | 0 comments

Tempeh Fingers w/ Sate Sauce

2 tsps coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsps curry powder 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 cup natural peanut butter 2 TBSP natural sugar (or 6 drops liquid stevia) 1 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 2 packages soy tempeh (16 oz total) coconut oil for frying In a small saucepan, heat 2 tsps oil over medium heat. Add the garlic & cook about a minute. Add the curry powder & cook, stirring until combined. Stir in the coconut milk, peanut butter, sweetener & soy sauce. Cook uncovered stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 mins. Fry tempeh in oil....

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White Bean & Arugula Salad

Posted by on Apr 18, 2010 in Cannellini/Great Northern, Leafy Salads, Recipes, Salads | 0 comments

White Bean & Arugula Salad

For the Dressing: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 TBSP lemon juice 1 TBSP minced fresh dill 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped coarse sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste For the Salad: 3 bunches arugula, trimmed & roughly chopped (6 – 7 cups) 1 15 oz can white beans, drained (cannellini or great northern) 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & diced shaved parmesan cheese for garnish (optional) In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt & pepper. Add the arugula, beans & yellow pepper & toss to combine. Garnish w/ cheese if...

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Stove-top Popcorn

Posted by on Apr 18, 2010 in Recipes, Snacks and Light Meals | 0 comments

Stove-top Popcorn

1/3 cup organic popcorn kernels 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil sea salt to taste Over medium heat, add the oil & only 3 or 4 kernels to a medium sized pot & cover (my 3 & 3/4 quart is just the right size for this amount of popcorn). Stay close by. When you hear those few kernels pop, it’s time to add the rest of the kernels. Keeping the pot covered, shake it back & forth often. Once the popping slows down (after about 4 or 5 mins), turn off the heat. Once it’s fully done popping (maybe 30 seconds later), remove from heat & add salt....

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Indonesian Coconut Rice

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Grains (non breakfast), Recipes, Rice | 0 comments

Indonesian Coconut Rice

2 TBSP coconut oil, butter or ghee 1 onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 scallions minced 1 TBSP grated fresh ginger 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 (or 1/4) tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 TBSP natural sugar (or 6 drops liquid stevia) 4 cups cooked long-grain brown rice 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Cook the rice according to package directions. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion & garlic & cook until softened, about 5 mins. Add the...

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Spaghetti w/ Olives & Artichoke

Posted by on Apr 17, 2010 in Olive Oil Sauces, Pasta, Recipes | 0 comments

Spaghetti w/ Olives & Artichoke

12 oz whole grain spaghetti 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 2 TBSP capers, rinsed & drained 12 kalamata olives, pitted & chopped 1 & 1/2 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped parsley artichoke hearts (plain – not marinated) freshly ground black pepper Prep parsley, garlic & olives. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. In the mean time, gently heat the oil in a small saucepan. Add the garlic & cook for 1 min. Add the capers, olives & lemon juice, cook 1 minute longer & set aside. When the pasta is cooked, drain &...

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