Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced kosher salt to taste 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with liquid 1 lb lentils (brown or beluga), washed and picked over 2 1/2 quarts water 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs thyme 2 sprigs parsley 1/2 lb [...]

Heather recently bought me The Complete Asian Cookbook by Charmaine Solomon. Last week I tried this recipe and it turned out great! Ingredients 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped 2 cups coconut milk (I used low-fat) 1-2 tbsp green curry paste 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 tbsp fish sauce 4 tbsp finely chopped [...]

Salute the last of the fresh root vegetables dug out of the earth before winter’s freeze, and cook up this comforting and savory soup. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups onions, diced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 cups peeled and sliced carrots 4 small redskin potatoes, chopped 2 tbsp ginger roots, finely minced [...]

If you’re in a hurry, you can serve this spicy Tex-Mex chili in a prepared pie crust, without the crust, or in taco shells. For an extra flourish, top it with sliced avocado and a generous spoonful of sour cream. Ingredients For the crust: 1 cup pie crust mix 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tsp [...]

You’ll have your guests saying “Yummm” on Thanksgiving with this delicious and healthy dip. By the way, tell the kids (and big kids) it’s called “Sunshine Dip”, and you’ll be amazed at how much squash they eat :-) Ingredients 1 butternut squash 1 Tbs butter 4-6 garlic cloves 2 Tbs freshly grated Parmesan cheese 3-5 [...]

Let’s spice things up in the kitchen this Fall with a great vegetarian dish. Ingredients 2 Tbs cooking oil (I used peanut) 1 Tbs minced fresh ginger (or you can use 1/2 tsp ginger powder) 2 garlic cloves, minced (I used 4) 2 scallions (or green onions), white and green parts separated, minced 1 jalapeno [...]

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil** 2 large onions, cut in thin lengthwise slices 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 4 beef bouillon cubes 1 cup ketchup or chili sauce 1 teaspoon oregano leaves 6 cups cooked* or 4 cans (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained 4 medium zucchini, cut in 1/4 inch slices Meatball Mixture 1-1/2 [...]

If you are looking for some new pungent fall flavors to warm you up, try this delicious stir-fry flavored with Chinese 5 Spices and Hoisin Sauce! Ingredients 3 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp. Chinese Five Spices spice mix 1 1/2 lbs. chicken – cut up in small pieces 2 Tbsp peanut [...]

Beans are a magical fruit. They’re high in fiber, high in protein and low in fat. A few days ago we made our own minestrone with blackeyes. Speaking of which, I think it’s lunch time. Ingredients 1 can (16 oz) dice tomatoes, undrained (or you can use fresh tomatoes) 2 cups coarsely chopped cauliflower (1/2 [...]

As some of you know, my wife, Heather, has a passion for organic gardening. And her vegetable garden is “off the hook”. After harvesting some zucchini, onions, squash, peppers, tomatoes, and a few herbs, she thought she’d take a stab at this recipe. All I can say is “Mmm, mmm, goood.” Ingredients 2 zucchini, sliced [...]