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Spicy Asparagus-Tempeh Stir-Fry
By garciamoss
Snap off tough ends of asparagus
- 3/4 pound asparagus spears
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package multigrain tempeh (such as White Wave Five-Grain), thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (6-ounce) package sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 3 cups hot cooked instant brown rice
Spinach, Pasta, and Pea Soup
By garciamoss
For a vegetarian version of this lemony soup, use organic or lower-sodium vegetable broth in place of chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 thinly sliced green onions
- 4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Homemade Fig Newtons
By garciamoss
For the filling: In a food processor, grind up the figs, 1 T maple syrup and a bit of water
- For the cookie:
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground vanilla bean or extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 T milk (I used almond milk)
- 2 T applesauce unsweetened
- For the filling:
- 15-20 figs
- 1 T maple syrup
- water
10 Strange Home Remedies That Really Work
By garciamoss
Some home remedies can really sound off the wall
- Vodka
- Dryer Sheet
- Duct Tape
- Lemons
- Aspirin
- Onions
- Toothpaste
- Teabags
- Chocolate
- Yogurt
Orecchiette with Rapini and Goat Cheese
By garciamoss
1. Bring an 8-qt. pot of salted water to a boil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 bunch rapini (about 1 lb.), roughly chopped
- 1 ⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 ⁄4 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
- 12 oz. orecchiette
- 2 tbsp. lemon zest
- 4 oz. goat cheese, softened
Pan-Seared Crispy Chicken Thighs with Blistered Tomatoes and Basil
By garciamoss
Preheat the oven to 450°F
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on, about 4 to 6
- Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Ree Drummond’s Comfort Meatballs
By garciamoss
For the meatballs: In bowl, combine the ground beef and oats
- Meatballs:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons very finely minced onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Plenty of ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 4 to 6 tablespoons minced onion
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Breakfast Popover Recipe
By garciamoss
1. In a bowl, stir together the flour and salt
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Butter, honey, or jam, to serve
Sofrito
By garciamoss
This multipurpose seasoning base forms the foundation of numerous dishes in Puerto Rico
- 8 oz. ham, chopped
- 2 tbsp. minced fresh oregano
- 15 sprigs cilantro, chopped
- 10 cloves garlic, chopped
- 5 cubanelle or banana peppers, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 4 large yellow onions, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 3/4 cup canola oil
Homemade Natural Window Cleaner
By garciamoss
Window cleaner fluid can be an unnecessary expense and can also contain lots of toxic chemicals
- 1/4 c. rubbing alcohol
- 1/4 c. white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 c. warm water