Ratatouille


Yes, I thought it was a movie too.  That shows home much of a "not-a-cook" I really am, right?  Well here is another recipe from my class at Cook that proved to me it was first a chunky type of soup not the name of a rat. Check out my others ones here. Ingredients: 1 clove... Continue Reading →

Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad


I used my Groupon for a cooking lesson at COOK in Ashburn, Virginia.  Since I have been Pescatarian (Vegetarian with fish and egg allowances) for about two years, I really wanted to learn a few more veggie dishes that weren't too hard to make so I chose the "Veggie Tales" class. No, I wasn't lucky... Continue Reading →

Edamame Hummus


Ingredients 16 oz. bag of edamame 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 lemon 2 tbsp. tahini 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/4 cup olive oil Add all the ingredients into the Blendtec blender and blend on soup setting until creamy Serve with Whole Grain Pita (recipe) Per Serving: 96 calories; 4... Continue Reading →

Whole Grain Pita


Ingredients 2 cups warm water (110F) 1/ 2 tbsp. yeast 1 tbsp. honey 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/ 2 tbsp. sea salt 1 tbsp. olive oil Pre-heat oven to 500°F. Attach HealthMaster™ Pitcher to Base and rotate clockwise to lock in place. Place water, yeast and honey into a bowl.... Continue Reading →

Basic Vegetable Quiche


From Swiss chard season (early summer) to winter squash season (late fall) this is always a hit at our pot-lucks. We have included two easy pastry recipes and have only tested this with homemade pastry in standard 9-inch glass or enamel pie plates. If you want to use commercial 9-inch frozen crusts, choose deep-dish and... Continue Reading →

Veg and Fruit Recipes from Reboot Program


Baked Zucchini with Tomatoes and Herbs 5 small Zucchini 4 Scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated 1 small Onion, chopped 2 Plum Tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp. Celery Leaves (from inner stalks), chopped 4 Tbsp. Basil Leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1 tsp. Sea Salt 1/2 tsp. fresh ground... Continue Reading →

Curry Coconut Sauce


Ingredients2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakeszest of 1 lemon1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder1 1/4 cups light coconut milk2 tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves DirectionsIn a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Place a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.... Continue Reading →

Rosemary and Lavender Baby Taters


Level:Intermediate      Servings:4    Cook Time:20 min.  Ready in:1 hr. 15 minIngredients:1 pound mixed baby potatoes (Red Bliss, Viking Purple, Yukon Gold or Fingerling)1 tablespoon good quality fruity olive oil2 drops culinary grade rosemary essential oil (or 3/4 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves)3 drops culinary grade lavender essential oil1 clove garlic3/4 teaspoon sea salt for divided use1/2... Continue Reading →

Sweet Beet Salad


Level:Easy Servings: 4 Cook Time:30 min.   Ready in:1 hr. 45 min.Ingredients5-6 beets2 cups water1 small red onion, peeled and sliced into thin half moons2 tablespoons fresh dill, mincedJuice of 1 lemon1/4 cup olive oil1/4 tsp. sea saltBring beets and water to a boil.Simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Cool.Remove beet skins.Cut beets in half... Continue Reading →

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