Summer Pasta w/ Raw Arugula & Tomatoes
4 cups arugula leaves (stems removed) 3 TBSP butter, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed or minced 3 medium, ripe tomatoes (about 1 & 1/4 pounds), cored & chopped pure salt freshly ground black pepper 1 pound whole grain pasta Boil water for pasta. Wash & dry arugula. Slice the leaves into thin strips & set aside in a bowl large enough to hold the cooked pasta. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add garlic & saute over medium heat about 2 mins. Add the tomatoes & salt to taste & cook, stirring occasionally, just until the tomatoes are...
Read MoreRed Wine, Red Bean & Portobello Ragout
2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 cup diced red onion 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 7 fresh sage leaves, chopped 2 large portobello mushrooms, washed, stems removed, caps sliced 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or more!) 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 (14 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes w/ their juice, chopped 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (or pintos, or adzukis) 2 tsps tamari/soy sauce 1/4 cup gruyere cheese for garnish (optional) 2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional) In a large saute pan over medium heat, warm the oil or butter until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion, garlic,...
Read MoreWarm Asparagus & Potato Salad
2 pounds small new (red) potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces 1 pound asparagus (about 1 bunch), bottoms removed & cut into thirds 6 scallions, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 6 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 3 TBSP balsamic vinegar pinch of natural sugar (or stevia) pure salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste crumbled blue cheese (optional) Boil potatoes for about 10 mins in salted water (until a fork pokes through w/ ease). Steam asparagus until just bright green & crisp (about 4 or 5 mins). Combine the scallions, parsley, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt & pepper, in a...
Read MoreOpen-Faced Tempeh Sandwich w/ Mushroom Gravy
Well, my eyes were bigger than my stomach. there IS a piece of bread under there! 2 TBSP coconut oil 1 cup thinly sliced onion (about 1 medium onion) 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms (any kind you like are fine) 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 TBSP finely chopped fresh sage 1 (8 oz) package of soy tempeh cut into strips 2 TBSP tamari/soy sauce 1 & 1/2 cups water (optional – see notes) 1 & 1/2 TBSP flour your favorite bread, toasted minced parsley for garnish (optional) Prep the veggies. In a large saute pan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion & cook, stirring...
Read MorePenne w/ Tomatoes, Rosemary & Balsamic
3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, minced (or chopped) 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary leaves 1 28 oz package whole plum tomatoes, drained & chopped 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 lb whole grain penne or ziti 2 tsps balsamic vinegar Boil water for pasta. Heat oil in a large saute pan and add the onion, sauteing over medium heat until translucent – about 5 mins. Stir in the rosemary & cook for 30 seconds to release its flavor. Add the tomatoes, salt & pepper and simmer until the sauce thickens – about 10 mins. Cook pasta until al...
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