Kale Chips

Yield: 6-8 servings These mineral-rich pop ‘em in your mouth crunchies make a low-carb alternative to popcorn, potato chips or French fries. The winning formula? Salty, sour and sweet. 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1-2 tablespoons honey or several drops liquid stevia 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/8-1/4 [...]

Baby Pumpkins with Maple and Spices

Yield: As many as you want These fun and festive pumpkins are not just for show, their sweet and tender taste make them a perfect accompaniment for all of your favorite holiday foods. Look for these little pumpkins at the farmers’ market; if you can’t find them, larger pie pumpkins or acorn squash can be [...]

Roasted Roots

Yield: 6-8 servings 2 fennel bulbs, quartered 2 medium potatoes (any kind) large diced 2-3 carrots, diagonally sliced into 1-inch pieces 1 yellow onion, halved (leave skin on) 1 leek, sliced thin up to the greens and washed well 6 cloves garlic, peeld and crushed with the back of a knife 2-3 tablespoons olive oil [...]

Marinated Baby Artichokes

Yield: 4 side servings Artichokes come around early in the growing season, and local farmers usually have babies ready to be bagged up and made into this tasty, Mediterranean-inspired appetizer. Serve with crackers or other antipasti, or toss into salads. 12 baby artichokes Juice of 1/2 lemon 6 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup parsley, [...]

Roasted Garlic

Yield: 2-3 heads Roasted garlic is a perfect compliment for a variety of foods all year round. Use it as a healthy butter for bread or mix it into steamed vegetables. It can be mashed into potatoes, and used to season dressings for fresh summer salads. 2-3 whole heads garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil If [...]

Steamed Kale with Sauteed Onions and Garlic

Yield: 4 servings This quick and easy way to get kale into your diet will soon become an addiction. The sweet, browned onions perfectly balance the slightly bitter taste of the kale, making a delightful side to any dish. Toss some meat or tempeh into the pan, and you have a complete meal. Other vegetables [...]

Honey-Mustard Tempeh in Zucchini Baskets

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

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 [...]

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