Millet-Corn Loaf
1 small onion, diced 1 or 2 carrots, diced 1 bag frozen corn 1 & 1/2 cups millet, rinsed 6 cups water pure salt 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 TBSP umeboshi vinegar 3 heaping TBSP sesame tahini In a medium pot, place diced onion, carrot, frozen corn & millet. Add water & 1/2 tsp salt. Cover & bring to a boil over medium heat. Give it a stir, reduce heat, & simmer, covered for about 25 mins (make the heat even lower toward the end as there is less & less water in the pot – don’t want it to burn on the bottom….stir it to see how it’s doing)....
Read MoreRoasted Veggie Pizza
1 recipe CHEWY-PIZZA-DOUGH 1 28 oz package peeled whole tomatoes 1 small eggplant, peeled, quartered & cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (about 2 cups) 2 small green or yellow zucchini sliced into rounds (about 2 cups) 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 TBSP) 1 TBSP herbes de Provence (or herb mixture of choice) 1/2 cup high quality pizza sauce 1/4 cup black olives or capers (optional) Preheat oven to 450. Drain tomatoes & discard liquid. Halve each tomato lengthwise. Toss together tomatoes, eggplant, squash,...
Read MorePizza w/ Brown Rice Crust
3 cups water few pinches pure salt 1& 1/2 cups short grain brown rice 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp pure salt 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (more or less to taste) good quality pizza sauce Combine rice, water & a few pinches of salt in a saucepan & bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer 45 mins. Preheat oven to 375. Once rice is cooked, mix in the olive oil, herbs, salt & pepper. On a lightly oiled pizza pan, spread out the rice mixture & use the back of a spoon to press evenly onto pan. Bake rice crust for...
Read MorePotatoes w/ Swiss Chard, Rosemary & Garlic
3 TBSP (more or less) coconut oil, butter, or ghee 3 pounds peeled, cubed, yellow potatoes 6 cloves garlic, left whole, or cut into large chunks 2 TBSP fresh rosemary, chopped 2 cups greens of choice, washed, stemmed, & chopped pure salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste Toss the potatoes with melted ghee, sprinkle with salt & pepper, and roast on 2 parchment paper covered cookie sheets @ 400 degrees for about 45 minutes (or until done to your liking) When the potatoes are close to being done, in a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat and saute garlic and...
Read MoreSicilian Chickpeas w/ Escarole & Caramelized Onions
1 large head of escarole (or greens of preference) 4 TBSP butter, ghee, or extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 2 tsps natural sugar (or 4 drops liquid stevia) 1/4 cup raisins pure salt & freshly ground black pepper 8 oz dried chickpeas (or 2 cans, rinsed & drained) 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid from the chickpeas (or veg broth if using canned) If using Dried Beans: Place 8 oz dried chick peas in glass bowl (or jar) & fill with cold water. Soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. Rinse/drain chickpeas & place them in a saucepan with plenty of cold water....
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