Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
1/2 c. lemon juice
4 ripe, firm tomatoes, chopped
2 large oranges (peeled, sectioned, seeded, and cubed)
1/4 c. chopped parsley
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Aloe Vera
The All-purpose Gel
Aloe vera, or commercial products containing aloe, are found in most American households. Aloe vera gel is widely used for the treatment of various skin conditions. Aloe-containing creams, gels, and ointments are used for minor burns, sunburn, cuts and abrasions, wounds, and frostbite. Aloe gel is also found in many shampoos, soaps, sunscreens, skin creams and other cosmetics that are used to soothe, heal, protect, and moisturize the skin..
Aloe vera is a stemless perennial evergreen plant belonging to the lily family. It is thought to have originated from northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Today it is widely cultivated in southern Texas, Mexico, and coastal Venezuela.
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Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves
Ingredients:
1/2 c. olive oil
3 lg. onions, chopped
1 t. salt
1 c. uncooked brown rice
1 T. fresh dill, chopped, or
1 t. dry dillweed
1/2 c. chopped parsley (reserve stems)
5 green onions, minced
2 lemons
2 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 lb. jar grape leaves in brine
Ginseng
For Common Complaints
Ginseng is one of the most popular of the commonly used herbs in the United States today. This slow-growing perennial has been used medicinally in Asia for more than 2,000 years. Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) grows throughout Korea, China, and Japan, while American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) grows throughout the eastern region of North America. Ginseng is relatively expensive since it is quite difficult to grow. Normally it takes the ginseng root about four to six years to reach maturity.
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Tofu-stuffed Manicotti
Ingredients:
2 lbs. extra-firm tofu
1 carrot, grated
1 zucchini, grated
1 c. potato flakes
1 c. hot water
1/3 c. soy milk powder
2 T. olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 t. oregano
1 t. basil
1 t. thyme
1 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. salt
1 16-oz. package manicotti shells
1 24-oz. jar pasta sauce
Chamomile
For Common Complaints
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is one of the best known and most versatile of medicinal plants. While it is indigenous to various parts of central and southern Europe (Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Italy, and Croatia), and northwestern Asia, chamomile is now widely cultivated in Australia, Argentina, the United States, northern Africa, and Egypt.
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Mushroom Leek Miso Soup
Ingredients:
4 T. miso
4 c. water
3 c. sliced mushrooms
3/4 c. leeks, sliced in half circles
1 T. soy oil
1 t. minced garlic
1/4 t. salt
Flax
Fresh Interest in a Forgotten Plant
Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants. In times past, flax was grown for its oil-bearing seed and for its fiber. Linen cloth woven from flax has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, while Jewish high priests of the Old Testament wore garments made from flax.
Records from early civilizations reveal that flax was also used internally as a mild laxative and for its soothing action on irritated mucous membranes. Flax was also applied to the skin as a poultice for the treatment of local inflammations and the relief of pain.
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Pinto Beans With Red Chili Peppers
Ingredients:
3 c. dry pinto beans, soaked overnight
water
2 t. olive oil
1 med. red onion, chopped
1/2 t. ground cumin
1 1/2 lbs. mild red chili peppers, thinly sliced
4 c. vegetable broth
4 T. cornstarch
salt to taste
Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients:
1/2 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T. oil
1 c. pecans, coarsely chopped
juice of half a lemon
1 T. parsley flakes
1/2 t. salt
1 c. cooked brown rice
6 small or 3 large zucchini or summer squash
2 c. tomato juice