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,…

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…

Barley Soup with Mushrooms and Parsnips

Barley Soup with Mushrooms and Parsnips INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, grapeseed, peanut, or vegetable oil) 2 leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced and cleaned 8 ounces portobello or crimini mushrooms,…

Spinach Asian Pear Salad and Cabbage, Asian Pear and Carrot Salad

Spinach Asian Pear Salad INGREDIENTS 10-12 oz. Spinach 1 cup water chestnuts 1 Asian pear 2 green onions 1/4 cup cilantro 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 2 TBLSP rice vinegar 1 TBLSP veggie oil 1 TBLSP sesame oil 1 tsp grated…

Grilled POrtobello Stacked with Fresh Spinach and Manchego Cheese

Grilled Portobello Stacked with Fresh Spinach and Manchego Cheese INGREDIENTS 12 medium-sized portobello mushroom caps, wiped clean- (You can make this recipe for as many mushrooms as you like) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher…

Sauteed Green Cabbage and Creamy Cabbage and Potatoes

Sautéed Green Cabbage INGREDIENTS 1 small head cabbage, including outer green leaves (2 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Cut the cabbage…

Parsnip, Potato, Apple and Leek Soup

Parsnip, Potato, Apple and Leek Soup INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 1 pound sliced leeks (2 cups) 1 pound parsnips, trimmed, peeled, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1…

Roasted Parsnips with Rosemary and Carrot and Parsnip Fries

Roasted Parsnips with Rosemary INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-by-2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450 degrees.…

Apple Coffee Cake

Apple Coffee Cake INGREDIENTS CAKE: 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1…