Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms with Soft Polenta
GRILLED BALSAMIC PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS with SOFT POLENTA
INGREDIENTS:
6 Portobello Caps (ribs removed, stems removed and reserved)
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup Marjoram (chopped)
2 Cloves Garlic (finely grated)
pinch Red Pepper…
Warm Carrot and Lentil Salad
WARM CARROT and LENTIL SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper,…
Purple Carrot and Apple Soup
PURPLE CARROT and APPLE SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
5 medium purple carrots, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1 inch circles
2 medium sweet apples (such as Gala apples), peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tbsp. olive oil
1½…
Caramelized Leek, Arugula and Goat Cheese Pizza
CARAMELIZED LEEK, ARUGULA and GOAT CHEESE PIZZA
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 leeks, sliced
3 cups arugula, washed, dried and coarsely chopped
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 whole-wheat tortillas, 6-inches in diameter…
Spicy Potato Wedges
SPICY POTATO WEDGES
INGREDIENTS:
6 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 500°.…
Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms and Greens
BARLEY STEW WITH LEEKS, MUSHROOMS and GREENS
INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (about 2 small stalks; white and pale green parts only)
8-ounce sliced portabello or crimini mushrooms
2 garlic cloves,…
Soy Braised Kabocha Squsah
SOY BRAISED KABOCHA SQUASH
INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp. canola oil
½" piece ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 scallions, minced, plus more for garnish
¼ cup chicken or vegetable stock
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. mirin
1 tbsp.…
Kabocha Pumpkin Squares
KABOCHA PUMPKIN SQUARES
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds kabocha squash
Olive oil
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon each ginger, allspice, baking soda
1/2 cup…