A classic vegetarian lasagna filling — ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese — is used to fill meaty, roasted portobello mushroom caps. Use the large portobello caps; if only find smaller ones are available, buy one or two extra and divide the filling among all the caps. Serve with a fresh green salad and a whole-wheat...Read More
A riff on the Egyptian classic Ful Medames, a highly seasoned fava bean mash, this version is made with easier-to-find edamame. Edamame (fresh green soybeans) has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. They can be found shelled in the freezer section of well-stocked supermarkets. This stew is great served with couscous, bulgur, or warm whole-wheat...Read More
Nutrient-dense winter root vegetables feature in this Indian-inspired stew. Slow cooking extracts the flavors of the vegetables that combine with evocative far-east spices and the rich, buttery mixture of cashews and tahini to create an exotic dish. Serve with brown basmati rice, fragrant jasmine rice, couscous, millet, or quinoa. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons mustard oil* or...Read More
This is an easy, authentic Indian curry full of bright, exotic flavors, and the perfect warm dish for a cool winter evening! INGREDIENTS: 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 large head of cauliflower 3 potatoes 3 tablespoons oil or ghee...Read More
This is a delicious and spicy stir-fry redolent with garlic and fresh basil. You’ll find Thai basil at KT Farms at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. Serve it with steamed jasmine rice and sweet-hot Thai chile sauce. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. kabocha pumpkin 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 10 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons crushed...Read More
This is a very tasty savory bread pudding, perfect for brunch or a luncheon. INGREDIENTS: 1 loaf French bread (1 lb.), crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup onion, chopped finely 1 leek, chopped 2 green garlic stalks, white part only, minced (or 2 cloves garlic, minced) 1 bunch asparagus,...Read More
Farro with Pesto is a hearty, comforting dish has become a staple in our kitchen. Farro, with its nutty flavor and satisfying chew, soaks up pesto beautifully—more subtly than pasta—so the bright herb and garlic notes meld seamlessly with the natural sweetness of the grain. The result is a dish that feels both rustic and...Read More
This fragrant and colorful pilaf is a vibrant twist on classic quinoa, infused with warm spices and finished with hearty garbanzo beans, sweet golden raisins, and crunchy toasted nuts. It’s a dish that feels both comforting and exotic—perfect as a flavorful side or a satisfying vegetarian main. The combination of protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas makes...Read More
