Recipes
Anne Esselystyn's Kale Lemon Sandwiches
Rip Esselystyn (Anne's Son), author of "The Engine 2 Diet"
Kale/Lemon Sandwiches--the Ultimate in Health
We had been traveling and longed for GREENS, and when we got home only KALE was in the refrigerator. Lucky us for that day!This s
African Pineapple Peanut Stew
Adapted from The Moosewood Collective -- one of my go-to dishes as a beginner cook in high school -- still does the trick! Simple and surprisingly pleasing combination of flavors.
Rhubarb Dumplings
This is a family favorite. Even people that don't like Rhubarb love these dumplings!
Basil Salad dressing
Purple Ruffles Basil Vinegar
November 22, 2010
Place 4 cups fresh Purple Ruffles basil leaves in a clean 1 quart jar and bruise the leaves slightly with a wooden spoon.
Fill jar with cider or red wine vinegar; add several cloves of garli
Pumpkin Pie
This recipe was last nights test. It is light and fluffy because of the heavy cream. I added a California walnut strusel topping but maybe could have done without it. I used fresh pumpkin but you can use can if you have to. Tip for keeping fresh p
Lavender-Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
A rich creamy frosting with a lemony bite and floral note from the lavender.
Creamy Greens
1 tablespoon olive oil
Greens to sauté
1 tablespoon of your favorite fancy mustard, Dijon or stone ground
½ cup of half and half
¼ to ½ cup sour cream or whole milk yogurt
Salt and pepper to taste
Wash and roughly ch
Spinach Mushroom Soup
Recipe courtesy of Katie Bingham
30 ounces homemade vegetable stock (or store bought)
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger (or more if you&rs
Rhubarb Streusel Bread
1 cup sugar½ cup butter, softened1/3 cup orange juice2 eggs2 cups flour1 tsp. baking powder¼ tsp. baking soda¼ tsp. salt1½ cups fresh rhubarb, diced (about 4 stalks)
Streusel:2 tbsp. butter2 tbsp. brown sugar, firml
Mom's Rhubarb Bread
Mom's Rhubarb Bread
1 1/2 c light brown sugar
2/3 c vegetable oil
1 egg
1c sour milk or buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 c chopped rhubarb
1/2 c walnuts
1 T melted butt
Bruscetta with Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 lg eggplant, in 1/2"" slices 1 sm red pepper 1 T extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced to a paste* 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (NOT regular vinegar) 1/4 C chopped Italian parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 1 baguette Ital
Brinjals (Eggplant, Ceylon Style)
Ingredients: 1 clove of garlic, peeled 2 eggplants, peeled 3/4 C bread crumbs 3 T grated onion 3 T chopped parsley 1/8 tsp powdered ginger 1/8 tsp. turmeric 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/4 C melted butter Directions: Rub a casserole dish with the ga
Pickled Eggplant with Mint and Honey
Ingredients: 1 pound small eggplants, blossom ends trimmed, cut into rounds about 3/8 inch thick 1 tablespoon kosher or other coarse salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup extra-virgin o