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Couscous Confetti Salad

Couscous Confetti Salad

Makes 3-4 servings Use this recipe as a guide and add whatever vegetables and fruits you have on hand. Top with any fresh herbs or nuts. Feel free to substitute cooked rice for the couscous. Ingredients                  1 cup uncooked couscous ¼ cup onion, diced 1 cup...

Corn and Apple Chowder

Corn and Apple Chowder

Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen or canned) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Tbsp Lemon juice 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 medium apples, cored and chopped 1 cup cooked chicken or cooked beans 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive oil 2 cups water...

Bok Choy Stir Fry

Bok Choy Stir Fry

Makes 4 servings Great on top of rice. Add chicken or other protein if available.  Ingredients  2 tablespoons oil, such as canola oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, julienned 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 3 baby bok choy, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 3...

Basic Mung Beans

Basic Mung Beans

About Mung Beans These small round beans are common in Indian cooking where they are referred to as "grams". Mung beans range in color from greenish-brown to yellow to black and have delicate, sweet flavor. In "Beans: A History" Ken Albala describes mung beans as "the...

Potato Apple Hash

Potato Apple Hash

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons water 1 large onion, chopped 1 pound potatoes, small diced ½ pound apples, small diced 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Salt and freshly ground black...

Simple Fruit Salad

Makes 4 servings An easy and tasty fruit salad to make at any time of the year. In the fall and winter, you can use citrus fruits, cranberries, apples, and/or pears. In the summer, try an assortment of stone fruits (such as plums, nectarines, and peaches) with berries...

Bread Salad

Makes 4-6 servings You can use fresh bread in this salad, but slightly stale bread will also work. This is a great recipe for using up those odd ends of bread that are accumulating in your bread box. Ingredients                  1 loaf bread 1 tablespoon olive or...

Cabbage and Potato Pancakes

Cabbage and Potato Pancakes

Makes 4 servings  Ingredients 2 large potatoes, grated ½  head small cabbage, sliced finely 1 egg ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon salt Directions 1. In a large skillet, sauté cabbage with 1 teaspoon olive oil until soft and translucent.  Place grated...

Kale Salad

Makes 4-6 servings This salad is easily adapted to whatever ingredients you have on hand.  Instead of apple, try strawberries, pears, or dried cranberries or cherries.  You can also mix in any small diced vegetables or nuts.  Ingredients 1 bunch kale ¼ medium onion,...

Crunchy Sweet Brussels Sprout Salad

Crunchy Sweet Brussels Sprout Salad

Makes 4 servings  Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts ½ cup chopped walnut (or any nut) 2 tablespoons of olive oil ½ cup dried cranberries (or any fruit) ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Directions Shred the Brussels sprouts by removing the core and...