This is an excellent main dish. The vegetables can be prepped in advance and refrigerated until cooking time. Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Ready in: 45 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 12 ounces Chinese noodles 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3/4 cup sweet...
Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 cup tricolor or regular pearl or Israeli couscous 6 medium vine-ripe tomatoes 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 (3-inch long) salad (pickling) cucumbers, peeled and seeded if...
Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Ready in: 50 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 cloves garlic, minced (or to taste) salt and black pepper to taste 1 pinch red pepper flakes or to taste...
This season seems to be flying by, field after field is finished and it's off to the next. The season so far has had its ups and downs, much like any other year. Wet weather and all the heat has taken its toll on some crops, while others continue to flourish and...
Turnips offer us a simultaneous sharp and sweet flavor, enjoyed by many. A good source of vitamin C, potassium, and calcium, turnip greens also provide us with vitamins A, C, and B-complex, and the minerals potassium, magnesium, and calcium. They are one of the...
Tuscan kale is known for its rich blue or grayish-green to deep green leaves with a crinkly texture. It is sometimes referred to as dinosaur kale. It is chewier than Swiss chard, sweeter in taste than collard greens and milder in flavor than the somewhat peppery...
Napa cabbage is packed with many antioxidants, is low in calories and is a good source of many essential vitamins, predominantly vitamins C and K. It is rich in folic acid and is an excellent source of dietary fiber. For maximum nutritional benefits, use as soon as...
Cauliflower offers significant vegetable protein along with Vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, as well as a variety of minerals. Refrigerate fresh cauliflower in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. To prepare, soak the head upside down in cold water to clean thoroughly. ...
The first ripe tomatoes of the season are eagerly anticipated by cooks and gardeners alike. An excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, they also offer us high levels of vitamin A and potassium, and are a good source of vitamin C. They can be baked,...
Peppers contain high levels of vitamins A, C, and E and most varieties include the minerals iron and potassium. Refrigerate unwashed in a refrigerator hydrator drawer for 1-2 weeks. Eating them raw, added to a veggie tray, sliced in a salad, or as part of a...
