Honey-Mustard Tempeh in Zucchini Baskets
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Makes about 18 appetizers These delightful little appetizers make a pretty presentation for summer parties. Crumbled tempeh is blended with a tangy mustard dressing with hints of caraway and dill. Shredded chicken, boiled egg or canned tuna can be substituted for the tempeh, if desired. DRESSING 6 tablespoons grapeseed mayonaisse or olive oil mayonnaise (in [...]
Raw Sprouted Zucchini-Raisin Bread
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast/Brunch, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Raw Foods, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Makes 4 small loaves Making your own raw, dehydrated bread is easy, and doesn’t take much time on your part. Grains, on the other hand, need about 2 days for soaking and sprouting (instructions below) and dehydration can take up to 12 hours. Plan two days ahead, and utilize overnight soaking, sprouting and dehydrating. If [...]
Curried Wheat Berry and Lentil Salad
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 6-8 Wheat berries are a delightful, chewy grain that have ample amounts of protein, especially when combined with beans. This is a mildly spicy summer salad with sweet undertones of honey and cinnamon. It get better over time, so make sure it has at least an hour (up to overnight) to soak up the [...]
Aromatic Brown Basmati Rice
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes
Serves 4 This is an East-Indian rice side with sweet spices and a touch of turmeric for color. Plain rice can be served, but the traditional whole spices add special flavor and make a lovely presentation. Cook the rice in stock to for depth of flavor. 1 1/2 cups brown basmati or jasmine rice 3 [...]
Oatmeal Pecan Praline Cookies
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Desserts, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes
(sweetened with golden raisin puree and barley malt syrup) Yield: about 2 dozen cookies These comfort cookies are perfectly sweet, great for lunch boxes and healthy enough even for breakfast. The malt adds a lively flavor that goes nicely with the oats and spices, and the praline gives these treats a touch of sophistication without [...]
Oatmeal Pecan Pancakes
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes
Makes 10-12 medium cakes 1 1/4 cups milk 1 cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Combine the milk and oats in a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes. Add the [...]
Quinoa with Pine Nuts and Garlic
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Yield: 4 side servings 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cups chicken stock, veggie stock or water 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt dash black pepper Dry-toast the pine nuts gently over medium-low heat in a small skillet until lightly browned and fragrant. Watch them carefully, they burn [...]
Corn Arepas
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast/Brunch, Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes
Yield: 14 small pancakes Corn flour, as well as all gluten-free flours, take much longer to cook than wheat flour. If you have a small griddle or are using a skillet, this can mean a long wait for each batch of cakes. In this recipe, I brown them 6-8 minutes on each side, then transfer [...]
