Stir rices into boiling water & add salt. Simmer covered for 40 minutes. Heat margarine in a large skillet & saute onions & celery till golden. Ad apple & saute for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rices with juice, scallions, currants & spices. Season to taste with pepper. Saute mixture for 5 minutes, stirring. Just […]

Put all the ingredients in a blender or in a food processor & blend. You may leave the paste chunky or proceed to make a smooth paste. Leave to mellow for several hours before serving. The olive paste will keep for weeks under a 1/4″ layer of olive oil in a tightly covered container kept […]

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9″ pie tin with non-stick spray. Place in a leaf of phyllo pastry & spray it. Fold edges inwards so they dont extend beyond the rim of the pan Repeat the procedure till the pan is covered. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes till crispy brown. Place dried apricots, […]

Preheat oven to 450F & oil cookie sheets. Blend tofu until smooth & blend in the apple & lemon juices. Transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl & set aside. Sift together remaining ingredients, except the sesame seeds. Fold flours & seeds into tofu mixture. Turn out onto a lightly floured board, roll out dough to […]

Heat oil & saute garlic for 1 minute. Add carrot, barley, bay leaf & 2 1/2 c stock. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 15 minutes. Puree half the chick peas & add to the pot with the spinach, zucchini & seasonings. Simmer covered for another 10 minutes. Add the rest of the […]

1. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large pot. 2. Saute onion, garlic, green pepper, and tomato until soft. 3. Add beans, stock, bay leaf, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. 4. Simmer for 2 minutes and remove from stove. 5. Let sit, covered, for 1 hour. 6. Add vinegar, orange […]

Drain linguini well and return to cooking pan. Add cream and butter and stir until melted and hot. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, add zucchini-cauliflower parmesan to mix. An extra measure of cream and/or Parmesan is delicious here. Zucchini-Cauliflower Parmesan: Place zucchini slices and cauliflower in a 2 quart casserole. Add chicken broth, […]

In a 12- to 14-inch nonstick frying pan over medium heat, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil with the onion, bell pepper, garlic and chili. Stir often until onion is limp but not browned, about 5 minutes. In a bowl, coarsely mash beans with a potato masher until they stick together. Stir in onion […]

Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly oil a 9×13 inch baking pan. Place the bulgur in a small bowl. Add boiling water, cover with a plate, and let stand at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion, garlic, salt and seasonings. Stir occasionally as you saute over medium […]

1. In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, bring one quart water to a boil. Add the peas. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until tender; do not overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water. 2. Place the quinoa in a large bowl. Add the peas, goat cheese, parsley, tarragon and chives. Toss lightly. 3. […]