Posts by Diane

Quick & Spicy Swiss Chard

Posted by on Jul 17, 2011 in Greens, Recipes, Vegetables | 1 comment

Quick & Spicy Swiss Chard

2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 4 garlic cloves, crushed or minced crushed red pepper flakes to taste (1/2 tsp – more or less) freshly ground black pepper to taste pure salt to taste 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed & roughly chopped Warm oil or butter in large saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until just golden (1 – 2 mins). Sprinkle in crushed red pepper, black pepper, and salt to taste. Add swiss chard, and saute until wilted but not over-done (approx 5 mins). ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE...

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Sauteed Kohlrabi, Onions & Basil

Posted by on Jul 11, 2011 in Cruciferous (non-leafy), Recipes, Vegetables | 2 comments

Sauteed Kohlrabi, Onions & Basil

2 good-sized kohlrabi bulbs, peeled (discard leaves & stems) 1 tsp pure salt 1 onion, sliced 4 TBSP butter, ghee, or coconut oil 2 TBSPs (more or less) chopped fresh basil Grate the kohlrabi (food processor or hand grater). Sprinkle with salt and allow to sit in a colander for 30 minutes (set colander inside a bowl). Squeeze water out (can press with the back of a spoon, or squeeze w/ hands). Melt butter in a saute pan. Cook onions over medium heat (5 – 10 mins – until golden) and stir in kohlrabi. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and raise heat to...

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Posted by on Jul 3, 2011 in Baked Goods, Cookies, Recipes | 0 comments

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

VARIATION 1: 1 cup oat flour (can substitute regular flour) 1 & 1/2 cups rolled oats 2 tsps ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/4 cup butter, ghee, or coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup sugar of choice (see notes) 2 tsps pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup nut butter (whatever kind you like) 1 banana, mashed 1/2 cup raisins Preheat oven to 325. In a medium bowl, using a fork or whisk, combine flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and mix well. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (except raisins) and mix thoroughly. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and...

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Spicy Buckwheat Snack

Posted by on Jun 26, 2011 in Buckwheat, Grains (non breakfast), Recipes, Snacks and Light Meals | 0 comments

Spicy Buckwheat Snack

1/2 cup buckwheat groats 2 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 2 TBSP lemon juice 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp ginger powder 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Soak buckwheat groats for about 6 hours. Drain & rinse in a fine mesh strainer. Combine soy sauce, lemon juice & spices in a small bowl. Add buckwheat & let marinate 1 hour. Drain again, discarding the liquid (don’t rinse). Spread out buckwheat groats on large sheet, & dry either in a dehydrator (anywhere from 4 hours to overnight), or on low heat in the oven for an hour or two (the lowest bake temperature possible for your oven)...

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Tempeh Sausage Crumbles

Posted by on Jun 19, 2011 in Breakfast, Pasta, Pasta Side dishes, Recipes, Sides, Tempeh, Tempeh, Tofu, Seitan | 2 comments

Tempeh Sausage Crumbles

2 packages soy tempeh (total of 16 oz) 2 TBSP fennel seeds 2 tsps dried basil 2 tsps dried oregano 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp dried sage (or 3/4 tsp ground sage) 4 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 TBSPs extra virgin olive oil 3 TBSPs lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon) In a large saute pan, crumble the tempeh (using your hands) and add enough water to almost cover it (about 3/4 cup). Over medium heat, cover pan & steam the tempeh until the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain any remaining water (if necessary), or cook it off with the pan uncovered. Add the rest...

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10-Minute Marinara Sauce

Posted by on Jun 19, 2011 in Condiments, etc..., Pasta, Recipes, Red Sauces, Sauces, Gravys | 0 comments

10-Minute Marinara Sauce

2 TBSP butter or ghee 4 garlic cloves, minced or crushed 28 oz package crushed or strained tomatoes 1 cup water 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste fresh basil or parsley, chopped (as much as you’d like) 1 – 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil Warm butter or ghee over medium heat and saute garlic for 1 – 2 mins. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add the water to the empty tomato container, swish it around (to collect the remaining remnants of tomato), and add it to the pot. Simmer for approx 10 mins. Stir in chopped basil, drizzle in the olive oil and serve....

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