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For some reason, whenever I see the word “grits” my brain automatically says “Grits, dummy.” Who amoungst you remembers that reference? Grits are great and incredibly versatile. In this recipe, they are paired with a unique spring green, the peashoot. See what you think. It’s a quick one to prepare for the dinner table!
Source: Adapted from kitchenparade.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: garlic, onion, mushroom, pea, tomato
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Sometimes a sub-sandwich or wrap-sandwich just needs a little pizzaz. 3-4 slices of pickled peppers is just the key. And being a capsaicin (i.e. (E)-N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl) -8-methylnon-6-enamide, trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillylnon -6-enamide) wimp, I need the sweet ones to start with. So, I sneak only a little bit of fire in these beauties!
Source: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 5 pints
Ingredient keywords: pepper, garlic
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These simple and sweet crispy treats are nice as a quick side, lunch snack or topping your favorite sandwich.
Source: An amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: Depends, multiple
Ingredient keywords: cucumber, maple, onion, dill
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Portuguese Kale Soup (Caldo Verde), otherwise referred to as Portuguese Penicillin (think, “chicken soup”). Nuff said!
Source: an amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-5
Ingredient keywords: cabbage
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This makes an amazing Thanksgiving day treat! Switch it up with alternate ingredients to keep it creative for the palate. I was inspired to look for lower glycemic recipes for the big day!
Source: Adapted from: www.diabeticconnect.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: leek, thyme, celeriac, potato
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A big shredded potato pancake-like contraption with wonderful rich potato and sage flavor. Mix it up a bit by substituting or adding shredded carrots, parsnips, turnips, sweet potatoes or rutabaga for a bit of variety.
Source: Eat Your Vegetables by Arthur Potts Dawson (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: potato, sage
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Get the taste of summer in a colorful, fresh potato salad!
Source: Adapted from Vegan Diner by Julie Hasson (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: potato, pepper, celery, onion, cucumber, dill, salt, mustard, vinegar, garlic
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Sweetened only with dates and maple syrup, these nutty, fruit-topped cakes do double duty as both a decadent breakfast and a healthy dessert. Both the cakes and compote can be made ahead and reheated before serving. Serve with Apple-Pecan Compote.
Source: Weblog-- Fat-free Vegan Kitchen: Sinlessly Delicious (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 6-8
Ingredient keywords: dates, pumpkin, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, flaxseed, oats
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You can easily take this from a beverage to a dessert by making it into pudding. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the mixture in the blender and blend well. Heat on the stove or in the microwave, stirring constantly (or once every minute in the microwave), until it boils and thickens. Pour into 4 dessert bowls and refrigerate until set.
Source: From: Weblog--Fat-free Vegan Kitchen: Sinlessly Delicious (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2
Ingredient keywords: pumpkin, cocoa, vanilla
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The color combo will make a deep purple drink; the strawberries, blueberries and banana will make an awfully good sweet drink; green leaves will make an appetite-satisfying nutritious drink. Give it a try.
Source: Adapted from simplegreensmoothies.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1-2 depending on your hunger
Ingredient keywords: strawberry, blueberry, banana, nut
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Creamy, velvety Queso that’s cashew-, soy-, and gluten-free! Eggplant gives it that creamy texture that’s also lighter in calories than queso and reheats extremely well. Ridiculously close to the real thing! Let the dipping begin!
Source: minmalistbaker.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: eggplant, garlic
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Wonderful protein, color, zesty and sweet flavor! This salad is quite the meal.
Source: Forks over Knives Cookbook by Del Sroufe (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: quinoa, orange, lime, vinegar, onion, pepper, nuts
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Earthy, slightly bitter soup to kick off the spring growing season!
Vegan!
Source: Food & Wine magazine (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2 starters
Ingredient keywords: margarine, radish, green, crouton, margarine, black
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Just a simple little radish recipe to add crunch and sass to a lunch or dinner.
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-3
Ingredient keywords: vinegar, olive, chives, radish
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Colorful, flavorful rice dish that takes a little while, but a filling meal and great for leftover lunch.
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: An amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: squash, carrot, bean, bean, onion, thyme, garlic, parsley
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After you’ve eaten as many berries as possible out of hand, it’s time to do something else with them. Strawberries are delicious and all, but I like this buckle because the raspberry/blueberry flavor is a little different. Good colors for the Fourth of July too!
Vegetarian!
Source: "Herbivoracious" by Michael Natkin (Entered by Kathy Rausch)
Servings: 8
Ingredient keywords: raspberries, blueberries
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They are easy and right there in the fridge for sandwiches, burgers and a quick snack!
Source: http://fromthebartolinikitchens.com/2011/06/15/refrigerator-bread-butter-pickles/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: depends on the appetite and use
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Pretty simple little side dish. Great flavor for a Fall meal.
Source: nourishedkitchen.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: cabbage
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Risotto can be a little time consuming to stand there and stir, but it is well worth the effort (and not THAT much time; read a book!)
Source: From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 6-8
Ingredient keywords: pepper, onion, dill, lemon, wine
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An elegant but easy side-dish for fall/winter eating.
Source: Adapted from: The Castine Inn menu (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-6
Ingredient keywords: carrot, mushroom, shallot, thyme
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Step outside the potato box and try some creative home-made chips.
Source: inspiralized.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: as many as you want
Ingredient keywords: rutabaga
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A complex flavor to season up mini-broccoli and tofu for grilling on a hot July day.
Source: Unknown (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: garlic, maple
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Pea shoots come but once a year. The Tea House in St. Paul (great restaurant, by the way) has them seasonally. They are simply done. And the taste— well it’s first the texture of greens and then pea-flavor comes thru. Very odd. Very delicious.
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Invented (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2
Ingredient keywords: pea, garlic
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This is a weekend favorite, either for breakfast or dinner. It packs away lots of vegetables and has such a rich diversity of flavors it satisfies the palate.
Source: My brain (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4 depending on piggyness
Ingredient keywords: onion, pepper, squash, tomato, paprika, parsley, oregano, thyme, garlic
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An elegant version of the tofu scramble— works well for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Source: Christinacooks.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: onion, carrot, celery, arugula, parsley
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We are all about self-sufficiency, aren’t we? Eating local and fresh and all that! So, take it a tiny step further and make your own seasonings. This easy seasoned-salt can be had with just a little pre-planning and a nice order of bulk herbs while they are in season! (hint, hint)
Source: http://premeditatedleftovers.com/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: many
Ingredient keywords: parsley, onion, garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage, basil, margoram
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Sichuan preserved vegetable, a pickled and canned mustard tuber, is available at most Asian supermarkets. You can buy the chunk style and chop it yourself; if you buy it pre-shredded, you may want to rinse off some of the salt.
The recipe calls for green beans; we used the stirfry veggies we had on hand – bok choy, brussels sprouts, broccoli etc. Delicious!!
Vegan!
Source: "Herbivoracious" by Michael Natkin (Entered by Kathy Rausch)
Servings: 2 to 4
Ingredient keywords: tofu, stirfry, mushrooms, ginger, garlic
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I think I am craving Thanksgiving. Maybe we need a dry run before the big day! I’m making stuffing, yes I am.
Source: Homemade (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 6
Ingredient keywords: onion, celery, sage, parsley
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Nothing says “friends” or “parents” or “spouses” like a face-full of sloppy joe!
Source: The Chicago Diner Cookbook (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-5
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, pepper, pepper
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Make it in 10 minutes at night, turn on the crockpot before hitting the hay, and have hot breakfast first thing in the morning. Dense, full sweet flavor with lots of chew to get you thru to your morning snack!
Source: an amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: wheat, cinnamon
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Make them last awhile by drying them (with some flavor boosters) and keeping them well into the winter!
Source: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/08/slow-roasted-tomatoes/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: As many as you like
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Polenta is THE versatile staple. Seasoned nicely with leeks, you can eat it soft as described here; or you can spread the leftovers in a baking dish (1/2" thick) and let it cool. Cut it like brownies and store in fridge. You can fry it up for breakfast the next day!
Source: Adapted from Bon Appetit (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: leek, bay, polenta
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Light tomato soup with pasta to add body. Refreshing and simple. You will want to double this for leftovers!
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: LG recommendation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: onion, tomato, garlic, cilantro
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We spent way too much time down in Rochester one year and became very familiar with an Italian restaurant down there, Victoria’s. Highly recommended. They have a southern Italian pasta that is out of this world— tho can’t remember the name! BUT! It is easy to toss together at home.
Source: Reverse engineered from Victoria's restaurant in Rochester, MN (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-5
Ingredient keywords: pasta, oil, onion, pepper, zucchini, squash, mushroom, olive, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, salt
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Another easy favorite when time is short and we just want a flavorful protein hit. Goes extremely well next to Emerald Kale Salad.
Source: healthytippingpoint.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: paprika
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Again, make your own and enjoy!
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: No clue (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1 1/2 cup
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic
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Napa cabbage works wonderfully with hot-cold salads of the Asian variety. With a nice marinated protein atop, this flavor-filled salad makes a full meal fairly quickly. If you are not familiar with ginger root, buy a small knuckle in the produce section of the grocery and store it in a sealed plastic bag in the freezer. I use a Microplane zester to quickly prep the root for use in all Asian dishes, straight from the freezer, no need to peel. Adds a sweet, tangy flavor to salads, stirfry, hot/iced tea, lemonade among other things.
Source: An amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: garlic, onion, cabbage, cucumber
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Minorly complex recipe with great variety of flavor mixes.
Vegan!
Source: Adapted from Eat Well, Lose Weight (recommended by LK) (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: onion, pepper, greens, pepper
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Creamy smooth pureed soup w/ the incredible combination of sweet winter squash, coconut milk and cilantro. A hearty meal w/ a dense crusty bread!
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Not quite sure... (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredient keywords: onion, pepper, garlic, squash, cilantro
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This one sounds odd, but oh-so flavorful and colorful (and packed with protein). Bob’s Red Mill has chickpea flour and nutritional yeast, otherwise, the bulk sections of the co-op-y type stores do too. You can also make your own chickpea flour with a VitaMix…what an awesome invention!
Source: My Whole Food Life blog (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
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Fresh, crunchy, “raw” salad that makes the most of the nutrition found in fresh vegetables and newly sprouted seeds.
**Check out Sproutpeople.com for the best and widest selection of sprouting seeds I have found. I live there in the winter months!
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Incredibly Delicious: Recipes for a New Paradigm (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-5 side salads
Ingredient keywords: carrot, onion, parsley
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I have gone nutty with my newly acquired 2014 hashbrown iron. Summer squash is just the next in line to fall to its clutches. Mmmmm good.
Source: 5dollardinners.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-3
Ingredient keywords: potato, squash, zucchini, onion
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This just struck me as a wonderful idea; naturally gluten-free (if it matters), low carb, high vegetable and mighty tasty too!
Source: http://www.5dollardinners.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: You choose.
Ingredient keywords: squash
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Get the taste of summer in a colorful, fresh potato salad!
Source: unknown (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: potato, pepper, carrot, onion, cucumber, celery, garlic
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This is one of the BEST soups out there…yes, truly. Depending on what’s in season, I modify it a bit (no potatoes—>more squash, no celery—>1 tsp celery seed, etc.) For canning, I leave it chunky and puree when I am about to serve it, come winter. (It cans really well.)
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Don't remember; I have modified it so much... (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6, depending on appetites
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, pepper, celery, potatoes, squash, pepper
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Creative use for cabbage and perhaps an introduction to umeboshi vinegar— maybe an addition to your pantry.
Source: The Chicago Diner Cookbook (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2
Ingredient keywords: onion, cabbage, cabbage
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Perfect for all the yummy cukes we are getting!
http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/tangy-cucumber-soup?icid=stnwsltr%7Ckitchendaily%7Cdaily
Vegetarian!
Source: Kitchen Daily (Entered by Kate An Hunter)
Servings: 4
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Dal is the BEST, simply the best. This recipe is pretty simple. Make extra, it is great for lunch boxes.
Source: From: Fatfreevegan.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, tomato
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Lots of color, lots of fresh flavor.
Source: Wild About Greens by Nava Atlas (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 6-8
Ingredient keywords: potato, celery, pepper, dill
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This is quite incredible! I was introduced to it with asparagus spears, then adapted it to lightly braised/steamed boc choi. Mmmmm good.
Source: Not sure...cooking club a few years back. (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: Depends on who you are serving!
Ingredient keywords: sesame, soy, lemon, sesame, ginger, garlic
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