Focaccia

Ingredients: 2 T. fast-acting yeast 2 cups lukewarm water 2 T. sugar 2 T. olive oil 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 t. salt 5 1/2 cups white-wheat flour 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 T. olive oil for topping 1 T. whole rosemary 2 t. kosher salt for topping Directions: Dissolve the yeast in water. Add […]

Garlicky Soup

Ingredients: 3 quarts water 30 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 c. barley 1/4 c. wild rice 4 onions, chopped 4 potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 4 T. soy sauce 1 t. dried thyme Salt to taste Directions: Place 2 cups of the water in a large soup pot. […]

Southern-style Baked Soybeans

Ingredients: 1 c. dried soybeans 1 onion, chopped 2 T. oil 2 bay leaves 2 T. beef-flavored seasoning 1 qt. water 1/2 c. catsup 2 T. soy margarine 2 T. molasses 2 T. brown sugar Directions: Rinse soybeans, and cover with water. Soak overnight or bring to a boil and let them sit for 6 […]

Penne with Asparagus and Plum Tomatoes

Ingredients: Olive oil cooking spray 3/4 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. chopped yellow bell pepper 2 t. minced garlic 12 oz. fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 T. water 2 c. seeded, chopped Italian plum tomatoes 8 oz. penne pasta, cooked according to package directions 3 T. finely chopped basil Salt to taste Directions: […]

Lima Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 lb. dry lima beans 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 bunch green onions, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced 2 T. olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1/8 t. salt Directions: Soak lima beans overnight. Drain and place in a medium-sized bowl; add vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. […]

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. frozen blueberries 1 c. pineapple juice 3 ripe bananas 2+ cups of ice (depending on preference) 2 t. sugar (optional) Directions: Blend all fruit and juice. Add ice for a thicker and icier consistency. Serves 4. Nutritional Information: Per serving: calories: 142; fat: less than 1 gram; carbohydrates: 35.6 grams; fiber: […]

Tomato Rice

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 1 med. onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c. raw brown rice 3 c. stewed tomatoes 1 1/2 c. water 1 chili pepper (green, finely chopped) 1 t. dry basil to taste salt Directions: Heat oil in frying pan; sauté onions and garlic just until tender. Add rice […]

Tofu-Broccoli Sauté

Ingredients: 8 oz. tofu, frozen, thawed and well drained* 2 T. soy sauce 1 t. toasted sesame oil 2 T. lemon juice 2 t. cornstarch 1 t. cold water 1 1/2 t. vegetable oil 1 med. onion, finely sliced 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 2 t. grated fresh ginger 3 to 4 c. broccoli florets (2 […]

Pecan Crescents

Ingredients: 3/4 c. Whole-wheat pastry flour 1/4 c. Arrowroot flour (more as needed for shaping crescents) 1/2 t. Baking powder 1/8 t. Salt 1/2 c. Pecans (toasted) 3 T. Canola oil 1/4 c. Maple Syrup 1 t. Vanilla 1 recipe Carob Dip (recipe follows) 1 c. Pecans (chopped, for dipping) Carob Dip: 1 c. Peanut […]

Vegetables in Casserole

Ingredients: 1 c. steamed peas 1 c. steamed celery, diced 1/2 c. steamed carrots, sliced 1 c. sautéed onion 1/2 c. sautéed red pepper 2 c. sautéed mung bean sprouts 1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 c. toasted slivered almonds Directions: Mix vegetables with cashew white sauce (see Cashew White Sauce recipe under Appetizers and […]