Roasted Squash Soup with Gruyere

Roasted Squash Soup with Gruyere

2 C. Roasted acorn or butternut squash with juices3 Tbsp. olive oil1 large onion chopped2 Qts. vegetable stock1 tsp. white pepper¼ tsp. nutmegDash allspice1 C. grated GruyereSauté onions in olive oil until translucent, add white pepper nutmeg, and allspice.Add Squash...
Steamed Artichokes with Low-Fat Dipping Sauce

Steamed Artichokes with Low-Fat Dipping Sauce

4 Artichokes, stem sliced off and washed wellWater2 cloves of garlic sliced thinly1 large bay leaf4 individual cloves¾ C. non-fat yogurt2 Tbsp. mayonnaise2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce1 clove garlicPlace in a large pot with lid, water so the level is about an inch below...
Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

1 2/3 C. quinoa, rinsed1/3 C. Extra virgin olive oil1/3 C. balsamic vinegar2 Tbsp. maple syrup1 C. craisins1 C. toasted chopped pecans½ sweet red pepper cut in ¼ inch cubes4 green onions sliced thin diagonallyCook quinoa in 3 C. water for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork...
Kale with Carmelized Onions and Basamic Vinegar

Kale with Carmelized Onions and Basamic Vinegar

3 C. cleaned, chopped kale2 Tbsp. olive oil1 medium onion sliced in ¼ inch half moons½ tsp. brown sugar1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegarHeat olive oil in a large sauté pan and fry onions until they start to turn golden brown. Add sugar to enhance caramelization. Watch...
The Regal Thistle – Heirloom Artichokes

The Regal Thistle – Heirloom Artichokes

As Seen In:Spring, 2015 At twilight, the silver, ethereal glow from an artichoke plant draws the eye to its fountain of regal, deeply, cut leaves. The plant, which can get to four feet in height and span five feet or more, is a dominant focus of the garden. The...