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Spiced Cauliflower Florets
While I don’t mind cauliflower rice today as much as I did 15 years ago, I still would rather eat a bowl of roasted cauliflower florets. I vary the seasoning from batch to batch. This one has a touch of… Continue reading
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Elderberry Syrup
The cold and flu season is upon us once again, so I just made a batch of elderberry syrup to give our immune systems a boost, but also because it’s plain delicious and we love it. Elderberries are a good… Continue reading
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Hot and Sour Soup
It’s supposed to be spring! It’s 37 degrees F outside. I want my salad and my fruit and my cold soups. Instead I’m back to this. But at least I can eat it by a sunny window. Gotta be thankful… Continue reading
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Autumn Breakfast Quinoa
Here’s a simple, flexible recipe for autumn-themed quinoa. I was out of breakfast ideas and saw pumpkin quinoa on Pinterest, and that was enough to set me experimenting on my own. I’ve had horrible experiences with overcooked quinoa, so this… Continue reading
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Orecchiette with Mushrooms, Meat Sauce and Hot Pepper Oil (with Allergen-Free Version)
[Note: This dish can be used to celebrate St. Cornelius’ Feast Day on September 16. He’s the patron saint of ear ache sufferers.] This post is for my cousin Mariel who requested the recipe for this. I had prepared it… Continue reading
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Healthier Cornbread
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup organic agave nectar 2 large eggs 3/4 cup milk + juice of half a lemon (let stand 5 minutes before using) — or use buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup stone… Continue reading
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It’s Soup Season: Barley Soup Johri’s Talvo
Last week it was oxtail soup using the beautiful oxtails from Mohr Animal Acres. Then a “Cheater’s Pho Bo” with canned beef broth, canned chicken broth and a rib-eye steak from Mohr also. Last night was a hit, Barley Soup,… Continue reading