How to Make Homemade Turkey Stock
November 24, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Sauces, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Makes at least 1/2 gallon In my opinion, turkey broth is far superior to chicken, so take advantage of the ONLY time of year where you’ll actually have a turkey carcass on hand. Don’t let that powerful flavor (and nutrition) go to waste. Use it for soups, sauces, risotto, or braising meats. Cooking Tip: No [...]
Corn and Sweet Potato Chowder with Creamed Cashews
October 3, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 6-8 Thick, homestyle chowder is made with fresh farmers market corn and cashew puree. Full of hearty, creamy flavors, no one will know it’s dairy-free. Trust me, this is good soup. Cooking Tip: Pureeing half the soup before serving creams and thickens it up, yet leaves a little texture and chunky bites of vegetables [...]
Chicken Under a Brick with Brussels Sprouts and Bell Peppers
September 18, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Healthy Recipes
Serves 2-4 A traditional Mediterranean favorite. Cooking under a brick allows even browning, crispy skin and juicy, tender meat underneath. You do not technically need a brick. Heavy rocks, a 2-pound weight or a heavy pan weighted with some cans all work fine. Cooking Tip: This recipe is traditionally prepared by partially removing the bones [...]
Apricot Braised Chicken or Tempeh
August 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
Serves 2-4 Chicken pieces are braised on the stovetop in a sweet apricot sauce. Tempeh can easily replace the chicken. This recipe is quick and easy: 1) Blend the sauce 2) throw it all in the pan and 3) let it cook. Any remaining sauce can be poured over steamed brown rice or quinoa, or [...]
Chicken Roll-Ups with No-Cook Cilantro-Walnut Sauce
August 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces, Side Dishes
Serves 2 A simple, powerful sauce is rolled up into flattened grilled chicken breasts. Extra sauce can be served on the side. The rolls make a great grab-and-go snack the next day. Cooking Tip: Since breast meat is low in fat, it tends to get dry and tough fast as it cooks. Pounding flattens the [...]
Morning Miso Cup
August 20, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Breakfast/Brunch, Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Ethnic Recipes, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Sea Vegetables, Side Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 2-4 A warm cup of miso is a smooth way to transition from slumber into the activities of the morning. I use “blond” miso for my soup, but any variety of miso will work. Make sure to read labels (many have grains that could be allergenic for some people). This soup welcomes additions like [...]
Zucchini “Spaghetti” with Bolognese Sauce
August 16, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Red Meat Dishes, Sauces
Serves 4 This easy meat sauce is served over raw zucchini strands rather than spaghetti noodles. You can also make a lasagna out of thinly sliced zucchini or yellow squash. Do anything you want with it, just promise me you won’t put it over pasta (even whole wheat pasta is highly processed and lacking nutrients). [...]
Kofta Meatballs in Curried Gravy (egg-free/vegan options)
August 10, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Red Meat Dishes, Sauces, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 2-4 Koftas are meatballs that originated in Persia and spread into India, Southeast Asia and the Balkan Peninsula. They are grilled on skewers, or cooked into a curry. This recipe slow-cooks them in a mild curry with Indian spicing. Serve with Aromatic Basmati Rice or a green salad with Cucumber-Mint Raita. Cooking Tip: There [...]
