It’s fall, apples are overflowing the markets, and it’s a great time to make applesauce. I didn’t realize just how easy or tasty homemade applesauce is, until I was inspired by Mixed Greens’ home made applesauce recipe.
I made a couple quarts of applesauce today, and it took about 10 minutes of my time, and about [...]
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Looking for a different not-too-rich side dish? Try Asian-style slaw. It’s vinegar and oil based instead of mayo-based. It works great as summertime side with most of your favorite grilled foods.
Here’s how to make it:
Chop and combine the following veggies, all measurements are approximate.
1 cup red cabbage slices
1 cup green cabbage slices
1-2 carrots
1/2 cup cilantro
2 [...]
A delicious and unique side salad, this is great to take to barbecues and picnics. It doesn’t have any mayo, eggs or dairy, so you don’t have to worry about leaving it out if you’re partying all day. I love this salad, it tastes like summertime to me!
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable [...]
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Last night when I went to visit my plot at the Whittier Community Garden, I found that I had an eggplant ready. cool! Except, I’ve never cooked eggplant. Growing up on a farm in Ohio, we ate sweet corn and green beans. and tomatoes… not eggplant.
So I decided to get crazy. (I’m on the [...]
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This recipe brings new life to potato salad, and it’s prettier too!
Ingredients:
white potatoes (1 large)
sweet potatoes (1 medium-large)
hard boiled eggs (2-3)
mayo (2-3 tbs) — I use Hain’s Safflower mayo, which is dairy-free.
brown mustard (1 tbs)
fresh chives (1 tbs)
fresh parsley (1 tbs)
capers (1 tbs)
Directions:
Peel potatoes. Cover with water, boil and cook until soft.
Drain and set aside [...]
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So you’re probably firing up the grill a lot this summer. While you’re cooking your main dish, I recommend giving any extra space on the grill to a tasty potato. It’s easy, and it’s tastier than baked because the flavor is cooked in. (And way healthier than the potato chips or french fries you might [...]
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I am a huge coleslaw fan. But I like my coleslaw light and fresh, not drowning with creamy mayo. I like to taste the vegetables. And I like colorful food, like pale green set off by bright orange carrots, and dark green parsley. Plus, coleslaw is great because it’s base is the anti-cancer cruciferous vegetable [...]
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Tuscan white beans garnished with baby sage leaves.
Pressure cooker filled with white beans and water, with sage leaves and garlic on top. The sage is tri-colored sage from my herb garden.
Ingredients (all measurements are approximate):
White beans (1 1/2 or 2 cups)
Fresh Sage (12-15 leaves)
Garlic (5 cloves)
Parsley (1/4 cup)
Olive Oil (3 tbs)
Green Onions (2)
Lemon (1 [...]
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As the weather heats up, it just feels better to transition to lighter meals. Combined with enjoying this dish in an outdoor setting (the deck overlooking the golf course) and a fine glass of Pinot Noir (I recommend La Crema, 2005), life doesn’t get much better. This evening we’ll be having just such a dinner. [...]
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One of our favorite recipes during the cooler months is my roasted new potatoes recipe. It’s simple, healthy and can be prepared quickly and best of all, everybody loves it. I serve this as a side dish to grilled cherry-chipotle chicken breasts and fresh from the garden steamed asparagus.
Roasted New Potatoes
1lb small red potatoes (may [...]
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