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Ingredients: 1 qt. apple juice 1 qt. cranberry juice 1 16-oz. can frozen orange juice, undiluted 1 t. cardamom 1 t. coriander Directions: Mix juices together in a large saucepan. Tie cardamom and coriander in cheesecloth and suspend in juices. Heat through. Refrigerate for 12 hours to develop flavor. Reheat to serve hot. Serves 8 […]

Ingredients: 6 ripe but firm Roma plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 med. red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped juice of 1 lime 3 tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes), peeled and chopped 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, minced 1 jalapeño chile (roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped) or 1 T. canned jalapeño chilies, chopped Directions: Place all ingredients in […]

Ingredients: 2 T. olive oil 2 c. onions, finely chopped 2 t. curry powder 1 t. cumin 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 t. salt 2 c. garbanzos, cooked 7 c. raw potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes 1 T. tomato paste 2 1/4 c. water Directions: In a frying pan, heat oil […]

Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. cantaloupe, finely chopped 1/2 c. jicama, peeled and finely chopped 1/3 c. red or green bell pepper, finely chopped 3 T. lime juice 4 t. red onion, finely chopped 1 T. snipped fresh cilantro 1 fresh serrano (mild) chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1/4 t. sugar (optional) dash of salt […]

Ingredients: 2 T. olive oil 1 t. tamari soy sauce 1 med. red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick slices and separated into rings 8 med. shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps wiped clean salt 4 slices homemade-type bread, such as sourdough, Tuscan, or semolina 1 roasted red pepper, cut in half (either freshly roasted or store-bought) […]

Ingredients: 2 T. olive oil 4 green onions, minced 2 lg. yellow bell peppers, chopped 2 lg. red bell peppers, chopped 4 c. tomatoes, fresh, peeled, chopped 1/4 t. tarragon 1/3 c. water 1 1/2 lbs. orzo (rice-shaped pasta) 1 c. peas, fresh salt Directions: In a large skillet, sauté green onions in olive oil […]

Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can garbanzos, drained 1/3 c. lemon juice 1/3 c. sesame tahini 1 garlic clove 1/2 t. salt Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender. Process until smooth. Chill overnight. Serve with fresh vegetables or chips. Serves: 12. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 55; protein: 3 grams; fat: 2 grams; fiber: 2 grams; cholesterol: […]

Ingredients: 2 c. fresh broccoli flowerets 2 c. fresh cauliflowerets 2 c. fresh mushrooms 2 c. baby corn on the cob 2 c. Italian or herbal Italian dressing 1 c. red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 c. ripe olives 2 c. small cherry tomatoes Directions: Combine broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, and corn on the cob. Marinate […]

Ingredients: 1 lg. tomato, chopped 1/2 c. onion, chopped 1 4-oz. can green chilies, diced 2 t. fresh cilantro, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 t. salt Directions: Combine all ingredients. Allow to marinate one hour before serving. Delicious with entrée or as a dip for vegetables or chips. Makes: 2 cups. Nutritional Information: Calories […]

Ingredients: 4 lg. beefsteak tomatoes 1/4 t. salt, or to taste 1 onion, chopped 2 T. oil 1/2 lb. zucchini, cut into quarter-inch pieces 1 .p fresh or frozen corn 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 T. parsley, chopped coriander sprigs Directions: Cut off and reserve the tops of the tomatoes; scoop out the pulp. Chop […]