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Recipes from the leaflady's kitchen People are always asking me about my "cookbook". I don't really have one in print but I do have a lot of really good recipes I'd like to share. This project began in 2006. In keeping with the seasons, I'm beginning with recipes made with winter foods. I'll add other favorite foods as the seasons go round. Some Winter foods are Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Dark sturdy greens, Celery, Winter squash, Hijiki and Kombu, Jellyfish, Apples, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Oranges, Persimmon, Pomegranate, Pineapple, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Oats, Black-eyes peas, Fish, Poultry, Game, Lamb. Glutathione is a powerful anti-oxidant and great supplement for anti-aging and other support. I recently tried this recipe because it is close in construction to one of my favorite Persian dishes, Gorma Sabzi, only easier. Spinach and Pinto Beans Extra Virgin olive oil, 2 TBSP. Hot Red Pepper Flakes, to taste (I like a lot). 1 Medium onion, finely chopped. 15 oz. pinto beans, soaked and cooked. Try not to use canned. 3 large garlic cloves, skinned and chopped. 1 tsp. Balsamic vinegar 1 pound fresh spinach, coarsely chopped. Sauté onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium low heat until translucent. Add pinto beans and balsamic vinegar and cook for about 10 minutes. Add spinach and stir until the leaves are slightly wilted. Add red pepper flakes last as heating pepper adds to liver irritation. Serves 4 Since turmeric is so popular in the states now as an anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer supplement, you might keep some organic turmeric powder in a shaker to top off this delicious salad! Cauliflower Potato Salad Dressing Serves 6 2009 Additions Red Potato Salad (serves 6) INGREDIENTS · 1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled and sliced · 1 bundle asparagus spears · 1 recipe Honey Mustard Dressing (below) DIRECTIONS Boil Potatoes until tender. Add asparagus during last 5 minutes. Drain, separate, place potatoes in bowl, remove asparagus tips, slice stalks and mix with potatoes. Coat with dressing and garnish with asparagus tips. Honey Mustard Dressing INGREDIENTS · 2 T. extra virgin olive oil · ¾ C distilled water · 1 ½ t. dry mustard · ¼ small onion · ¼ C honey · 10 almonds soaked and drained · 2 T. apple cider vinegar DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. This is exceptional over a potato salad, or over a rice and bean salad. TIP: If potatoes are a bit undercooked they will not behave as much like a starch Sprout Delight This is one of my favorite recipes and a meal chock full of nutrition.
Thoroughly wash all ingredients. Peel and core apple. Place sprouts in a dish grate apple over them. Peel and juice orange. Pour freshly squeezed juice over the apple and place a dab of nut butter on top. As an option, make a delicious drink in a blender or processor by adding extra juice and some pure water, then blend one ingredient at a time. I like to use a blood orange for this dish. 2010 Additions Spicy Lentil Soup You will need (organic) Olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 5 or more cloves of garlic, sliced; 5 cups of water; 1 cup dried lentils; 1 large can chopped tomatoes (use fresh in season); 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp raw AC or balsamic vinegar. Heat oil in a large pan over medium or lower heat (never use non-stick pans). Add onion and cook for several minutes, follow with carrot, bell pepper and garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Add all additional ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or so until lentils are tender. Season to taste with Celtic salt and freshly ground pepper.
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