Recipes
Spring Nettle Soup
Spring Nettle Soup 1 Lb. fresh young nettles 1 yellow onion peeled and sliced 3 Stalks celery, chopped 2 Shallots, minced 1 Tbsp. butter 2 C. vegetable or chicken stock 2 tsp. dried tarragon 1 tsp. fresh chervil 2 C. Cream, or soymilk or almond milk ¼ C. fresh lemon... read more
Fresh Rolls with Peanut Sauce
PEANUT SAUCE Fry to crisp, do not burn: 2 T. peanut oil 3/4 C. onion finely, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped When golden brown, set aside. In a sauce pan heat: 1 C. coconut milk 3/4 C. smooth peanut butter 3 garlic cloves pressed When above is... read more
Fresh Pea Soup
Now is the time to buy fresh shelling peas at your farmers market. To serve four people buy three pounds of shelling peas. Get family or friends to help and it will go fast. Save the pods to make the stock. The Stock 3 Cups roughly cut Pea Shells ... read more
Yam and Quinoa Waffles
Yam and Quinoa Waffles are a tasty and power packed breakfast. A good use of left over yams or quinoa, they can be whipped up and stored in the freezer for a quick morning start from the toaster. Fiber, protein, antioxidants, and flavor are loaded into these beauties.... read more
Oly Kraut! Plus Ruben Making
This past weekend, I spent with friends I’ve known a long, long time. One from college days and another from young adulthood. We met in Olympia, the Capitol of Washington State. Under the flying pig, the Olympia Farmers Market was abloom with crowds. Everything... read more
Black and White Burritos
Black and White Burritos Makes twelve Bake 350F. 1 cup white organic quinoa*, cooked 1 can organic black beans 1 can organic cannellini beans 1 tsp. marjoram ½ tsp. oregano 1 tsp. coriander 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. chili powder ¼ tsp. dry yellow mustard 3... read more
Steel Cut Oats Pudding Porridge
Steel Cut Oats Pudding Porridge is a delicious, healthy, protein rich, hot breakfast cereal mimicking riced pudding with it’s it nutty, chewy oat pieces and stewed fruit sweetness. Make ahead in big batches and heat individual portions in the microwave for a fast,... read more
Cabbage Rolls
What better way to use winter vegetables than this Slavic based recipe for Cabbage Rolls with a vegetarian twist. Lots of the steps in this recipe can be prepped ahead so the assembly can be done quickly. Personally I like to prepare the filling a day or two before to... read more
THREE CHRISTMAS COOKIES SURE TO PLEASE, Buche avec Neige, Chocolate Lemon Swirl , Craisin Chocolate Chip Biscotti
BUCHE AVEC NEIGE France Log with Snow – a nutmeg laced shortbread cookie with rum flavored icing Three-dozen, 350 F. 13-15 minutes Shortbread Dough: 1C. soft butter ¾ C. sugar 1 Egg, beaten well 2 tsp. Vanilla extract 2 tsp. Rum flavoring 3 C. sifted flour 1 tsp. Fine... read more
Persimmon, Goat Cheese, Toasted Hazelnut Salad with Balsamic Vinegar
Persimmon, Goat Cheese, Hazelnut Salad with Balsamic Vinegar With fall come persimmons. Choose firm ones with flat tops. They will ripen in one to two weeks depending on the warmth of your kitchen. Store on the counter until a thumbprint depresses the fruit slightly.... read more
