Stir the yeast into the water in a large bowl & let proof for 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil. Whisk in the salt & add flour a cup at a time. Knead until soft & velvety, about 10 minutes. Cover & let rise until doubled. Punch dough down & divide it in half. […]

-salt & pepper to taste Throw all ingredients into the crockpot, add water to top veggies (it makes a sort of “gravy”) and cook on high for 4 hours. Note: *I use quite a bit more paprika than this, but you know your own taste.

Dissolve tamarind paste in 1 cup water. Let stand 30 minutes. Strain. Boil potatoes until just tender. Cool completely, then peel. Using wooden skewer, pierce each potato in 4 places. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until crisp and lightly browned, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from […]

Cook rice according to package directions and allow to cool. Rinse and drain arame. Soak for 20 minutes in enough water to cover. Drain and set aside. Steam peas and allow to cool. Combine vegetables, scallions and daikon. Gently fold vegetables and arame into cooled rice. Whisk oil, vinegar and tamari together. Toss into rice/vegetable […]

Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and stringy portion. Place in a baking dish with 1/2 inch of water in bottom. Bake for about 1 hour at 350 degrees. While squash is baking, prepare the stuffing mix. Cook onions and mushrooms in 1/4 c. water for 5 minutes. Add tamari and spices. Cook […]

-FILLING – 2 Eggs 1 lb Ricotta cheese 1/2 c Mozzarella, shredded 2 tb All-purpose flour 2 tb Parsley, fresh, chopped 1/2 ts Basil, dried 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 2 tb Parmesan,freshly grated Crust:In large deep saucepan, bring water, cornmeal and salt to boil over high heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Reduce heat […]

You can substitute fresh tomatoes in this recipe. Remember 1 pound of fresh equals 1 cup of canned. FINELY CHOP TOGETHER the carrot, celery, onion, parsley and basil, or pulse them in a food processor. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the chopped vegetables for 10 minutes, stirring often. Puree the tomatoes […]

Put grated ginger & stock into a pot & bring to a boil. Simmer 30 minutes till the water has reduced by half. Add salt, cumin & pepper. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Squeeze in lemon juice & garnish with coriander. Excellent as a cold remedy & as a starter to an Indian meal.

1. Saute onion and celery in oil in a large Dutch oven until soft.~ 2. Stir in flour; cook several minutes, stirring over medium heat.~ 3. Reduce heat; slowly add soy bean stock, stirring constantly.~ 4. Add carrots, potato, mushrooms, chopped tomato, herbs and seasonings; bring to boil to thicken, stirring constantly.~ 5. Remove from […]

–SAFFRON RICE– 2 1/4 c Vegetable stock Saffron threads, pinch 1/3 c Onions, chopped finely 1 ts Olive oil 1 Garlic clove, minced 1/2 ts Turmeric 1 1/2 c Rice, long-grain, white CHUNKY TOMATO SALSA 2 c Tomatoes, diced 1/2 Avocado, large, diced 1/2 c Red onions 1/2 c Cucumbers, diced 2 tb Coriander, fresh, […]