Pasta with Greens

Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup diced onion dash of cayenne red pepper kale or collards, cut up 1 1/2 cups chicken or veggie broth 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 16 oz whole wheat or spelt spaghetti 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 16 oz can northern beans Directions Saute onion and […]

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Oven Fries

Cut up potatoes into uniform-sized quarters, eighths, french-fry shapes, or 1/4 inch slices. You can peel them if you wish but it’s better to leave the peels intact because they contain many nutrients (if they’re organic; if they’re not, it’s better to peel them). Place the cut up potatoes in a bowl and toss them […]

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Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a great food for sneaking in other random vegetables like kohlrabi, turnips, or rutabaga. Just peel & cut up all your desired veggies, boil in water until tender, and mash, adding butter, salt & pepper as desired. You can also add chives if you wish. If you make a big batch of […]

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Kale Chips

Wash kale leaves and tear into chip-size pieces. Dip each side in olive oil & place on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or so. The first time I made these, I’ll admit I was pretty skeptical…until I tried one. What an easy way to get in your greens! […]

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Grilled Zucchini & Cheese Sandwich

First, cut a zucchini lenghth-wise in thin strips & put in in the frying pan with a little oil and sage until just tender. Meanwhile, get all the fixings to make a grilled cheese and add the cooked slices of zucchini and tomatoes to the sandwich. We also throw on some spinach. Then place it […]

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Crock-Roasted Summer Vegetables

2 lg red bell peppers (or 1 red, 1 yellow) seeded & cut into strips 1 onion, cut into 8 wedges 3 med-size yellow crookneck squash, sliced 1/2 inch thick 3 med-size zucchini, cut into thick matchsticks 5 oz fresh beans, stem ends snapped off 2-3 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 2-4 […]

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Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients 1 lg spaghetti squash 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1 cup finely chopped plum tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions Pierce squash several times with a fork or sharp knife to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high 10 minutes or just until soft, turning over after 5 minutes. Let […]

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Taco Soup

2 pounds ground beef 2 cups diced onions 2 (15 1/2 oz) cans pinto beans 1 (15 1/2 oz) can kidney beans 1 (15 1/2 oz) can corn, drained 1 (14 1/2 oz) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes 1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (14 1/2 oz) can tomatoes with chilis 2 (14 1/2 […]

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Spaghetti Squash with Sauce

Soften the squash by placing it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Cut it open lengthwise. Pour 1/2 inch water in pan, place squash open side down in pan. Bake in oven at 350 for 45 minutes or until you can easily pierce squash with fork. (If you’re short on time, you can do it […]

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Sesame Snow Peas

1 pound snow peas 1/4 red bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks 1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds 2 tsp sesame oil Steam peas over simmer water until bright and crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Cool under running cold water. Drain well & let stand to dry. Toss with remaining ingredients.

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