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 →

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 →

Blueberry Protein Smoothie (Organic)


Ingredients:1.5 cups Cashew Milk (or half water/half milk if you want to reduce calories)1 tsp vanilla1 TBSP Agave1 tsp chocolate Stevia 1 1/2 cup Blueberries1 TBSP goji berries1 scoop Protein Powder1 TBSP Raw Cacao shavings1 TBSP Golden Flax seeds1/2 tsp cinnamon2 tsp Maca1/2 cup Baked yam skins and all (or banana)3/4 cup raw Spinach Leaves... Continue Reading →

Cashew Milk


Ingredients:2 c raw organic cashewsWater3 Tbsp Agave 1 tsp Vanilla 1/2 cup iceSteps:Add raw cashews in blenderFill blender with water to cover cashews 2 inch higher than level of cashewsAdd Agave, vanilla and blender slow to high for about 30 secondsAdd 1/2 cup of ice to chill the milk

Tortilla Soup


3 roma tomatoes, halved ½ large carrot, peeled ¼ ripe avocado, peeled 2 - ½" x ½" cubes jalapeño jack cheese or sharp cheddar, optional 2 layers of quartered onion, approx. 2 Tbsp 4 sprigs of cilantro ½ tsp garlic salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp taco seasoning 2 cups hot water Optional... Continue Reading →

Chocolate Ice Cream


3/4 cup nondairy creamer 6 Tablespoons instant chocolate milk 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup cream cheese 24 ice cubes made of milk Place all ingredients except ice cubs in blender jar in order listed. Secure lid on top. Press button #2 (cycle 10). When cycle is finished, add ice cubes and press button #3 (cycle... Continue Reading →

Margarita Punch


1 bottle corona beer1 frozen can limeade2 cans 7 up1 cup tequilaMix limeade and tequila well in the pampered chef quik-stir pitcher.Add Corona and 7upPlunge/mix a couple times and it will fizz upServe over ice.A play on margaritas – very simple and refreshing!

Palak Paneer


Ingredients                         2 lbs Frozen spinach1 tbsp chana dal soaked in water for about an hour1 onion diced1 onion chopped2 tomatoes chopped1 inch ginger1 garlic clove1 Green chili1 tsp garam masala1 tbsp oil1 tsp Cumin200 gms paneer cubed and shallow fried2 Tbsp heavy cream (optional)Few drops of lime juice1) In a pressure cooker add spinach,... Continue Reading →

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