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CHILLY DILLY CUCUMBER SOUP*****
By Marinel
Very tasty cold soup. Make this when you have an abundance of cukes in the garden
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled waxy, thin skinned potatoes (such as red or Yukon Gold, not russets)
- 1/2 cup chopped cauliflower or 1/2 cup additional chopped potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 large handful whole fresh dill sprigs (including stems), plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill leaves, plus small sprigs for garnish
- 1 handful whole fresh chives, plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped chives, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/4 cups finely diced seeded and peeled cucumber, plus thin half moon slices for garnish
- freshly ground pepper to taste
Tomato Gazpacho
By ngaldi
Nothing says summer than a nice chilled bowl of tomato gazpacho soup made with fresh tomatoes, green pepper, cucumb...
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and large dice
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and large dice
- 1 medium English cucumber, large dice
- 1/2 medium red onion, large dice
- 1 medium garlic clove, coarsely chopped
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Croutons for garnish, optional
Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche with Sweet Potatoes
By Dr_Mom
Not a true ceviche since the shrimp is precooked, but just as delicious! All of the flavors of ceviche with a touch...
- 1/2 pound shrimp, easy peel is fine but leave the shells on while poaching
- 1 lemon, cut into 6 pieces
- 1 pound scallops, muscle removed and sliced horizontally (if you use bay scallops they won't need to be sliced)
- Juice of 12 limes,or about 10 tablespoons of lime juice
- 1 red aji limo, minced (a peruvian red chili either fresh or jarred is fine)
- 2 red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced, optional
- Juice of 1 lime, or 3/4 tablespoon of lime juice
- 2 sweet potatoes, not yams, boiled, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
- 1 fresh ear corn on the cob, cooked and cut into small rounds (DO NOT use frozen, the fresher the better)
REAL Vegan Carrot Cake
By andreajayros
preheat oven to 350' grease a 13 x 9 inch pan or whatever you've got in a small bowl, combine the flaxseed and wate
- icing ingredients:
- 4 T ground flaxseed
- 3/4 c water
- 1 1/2 c whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 c quinoa flour
- 2 t non aluminum baking powder
- 1/2 t baking soda
- 1 t seasalt
- 2 t cinnamon
- 1/2 t ground cloves
- 1 c raw sugar
- 1/2 c organic brown sugar, packed
- 1 c grapeseed oil
- 1 t Mexican vanilla
- 3 c shredded carrots
- 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple, organic
- 1/2 c shredded coconut
- 3/4 c dried organic cranberries
- 1/2 c finely chopped pecans
- 8 oz vegan cream cheese
- 1/2 c Earth Balance
- 3 c confectioners sugar (organic)
Spicy Thai Glass Noodle Salad
By AlexG
Modified version of a glass noodle salad as prepared in Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 100 g glass noodles (cut into 6 inch lengths)
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 3 shallots (sliced)
- 10 red chillies (small, thinly sliced)
- 30 g grated carrot
- 3 tbs fish sauce
- 3 tbs lime juice
- 1 tbs palm sugar
- 1 tomato (cut in 1/2 lengthways and then thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves for garnish
Summer Squash Stuffing Casserole
By Nyneve
This casserole is a perfect side dish any time of year, but especially for the big Thanksgiving dinner
- STUFFING:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- FILLING:
- 1 summer squash, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 spoonful mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
Fat-free Vanilla or Blueberry Waffles
By á-4939
Fat-free waffles are softer and less crispy than traditional waffles, but if you want them crispier, simply pop the...
- 1 1/4 cups flour (I used white whole wheat)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon potato starch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups soy milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1/2 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 3/4 cup blueberries (optional)
- canola oil spray
Orange Peel Pork
By Stacy_K
Place all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours
- 4-5 lb pork loin roast
- Juice and rind of two oranges (slice the rind in strips)
- 1/4 red onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 t. cumin
- 2 t. allspice
- 1 t. dried oregano
- Pinch of each sea salt and pepper
Tomato Chutney
By TFerg
Sweet accent to many appetizers
- 1/2 Pound deseeded diced tomato
- 3 3/4 Tbs sugar
- 1 1/4 Tbs cider vinegar
- 3 1/3 Tbs raisins
- Zest of 1/8th of an orange
- 1/4 Cup diced onion
- 1/4 Minced jalapeno pepper
Lime Chili Pasta Twist
By á-4939
1.Process the garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped
- INGREDIENTS
- around 8 plum ripe tomatoes
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic
- 3 Tbsp ) olive oil
- 1 heaped Tbsp Indian lime pickle (a must) – that can be purchased in asian food stores, and also supermarkets
- 2 tsp molasses
- a little Himalayan salt, or sea salt, to taste (it won’t need much as the pickle is salty already)
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste/puree
- 1 cup sweetcorn
- lots of freshly chopped cilantro for garnishing – another must
- 1 slice fresh lime, to squeeze prior to serving
Fig, Apple & Sage Stuffing
By á-28943
Figs and apples bring a sweetness to this savory dressing recipe
- 1 (24-ounce) loaf whole-wheat bread, trimmed of crust and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 to 3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped, about 1 cup
- 3 to 4 celery ribs, finely chopped, about 1 cup
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 10 to 12 unsweetened dried figs, chopped, about 1 cup
- 2 apples (such as McIntosh, Cortland, Gala or Golden Delicious), cored and chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, plus additional 1/2 cup as needed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
Ahi Tuna with Balsamic Ginger Slaw
By Stacy_K
Mix the slaw, avocado, onions, and almonds in a medium size bowl
- 2 ahi tuna steaks
- 2 T. butter or coconut oil
- 12 oz pkg broccoli slaw or coleslaw
- 2 avocados, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup marcona almonds
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 T. fresh grated ginger
- Pinch of sea salt and pepper
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