Main Dish

Whole Grain Pasta with Red Wine, Red Bean, and Portobello Ragout

Dec 05, 2009

“Any nice, chunky pasta works well with this hearty, rib-sticking ragout. However, if you're not in the mood for pasta, you can serve the ragout as a stew, accompanied by bread or rice, or make it into a soup by thinning it with a little water or vegetable stock.” Peter Berley, Fresh Food Fast

12 oz. whole wheat (or rice) penne, rigatoni, or fusilli

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced red onion
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
7 fresh sage leaves, chopped
2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. hot paprika
½ cup dry red wine

Curried Carrots, Cauliflower and Red Lentils

Dec 05, 2009

2 tbsp. oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tbsp. curry powder

1 tsp. coriander

1/2 tsp. cumin

1 1/2 cups sliced carrots (2 medium-large carrots)

1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut into flowerets

1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained

2 1/2 cups water

1 tsp. salt, to taste

Heat the oil in a large, heavy kettle. Add the onion, curry powder, coriander, and cumin. Saute over medium heat until the onion begins to become translucent.

Curried Vegetables with Dal

Dec 05, 2009

Adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, "Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home"

Serves 4-6

1 1/2 cups red lentils

4 cups water

1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

1 fresh green chile, minced

3 tbsp. vegetable oil

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups

1 tbsp. mild curry powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

2 tbsp. grated fresh gingerroot

2 cups water

1/2 head cauliflower (about 4 cups florets)

2 green or red bell peppers, chopped (about 2 cups)

10 oz. fresh or frozen spinach

2-3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Salt to taste (about 2 tsp.)

Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Dec 05, 2009

From "May All be Fed," by John Robbins
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Dolmas, stuffed grape leaves, are a classic Middle Eastern dish. Here they are stuffed with rice and walnuts and topped with a tangy lemon sauce

2 cups water

1 cup long-grain brown rice

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup currants

1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

1 tsp. dried mint or 1 tbsp. fresh

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 16-ounce jars of grape leaves

Zucchini "foccacia" or pizza "crust"

Dec 05, 2009

Olive oil and arrowroot flour to coat pan
2 cups packed grated zucchini (about 3 small zucchini)
2 egg whites (+1 egg yolk, optional)
1/4 cup +1 tbsp arrowroot flour
1/2 cup grated mozzarella
1/2 cup grated parmesan
Pinch of basil, marjoram, rosemary
Healthy sprinkling of pasta seasoning blend(I use trader joe’s)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tomato or basil pesto (optional!!!)

Topping ideas:
-Thinly sliced tomato or marinara sauce (if will be eating immediately)
-extra grated cheese
-diced onion
-thinly sliced garlic
-sauteed mushrooms
-diced green peppers
-sliced olives

Lemon Rice with Peas and Cashews

Dec 05, 2009

Makes 4 servings

From "May All Be Fed," by John Robbins

This delicious Indian-flavored rice dish will show you why rice is served as a main course in much of the world. It has the flavors in India and is full of tasty peas and cashews. Serve it rolled in warm Chapatis or in a molded shape.

2 cups water

1 cup long-grain brown rice

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. cumin seeds

1 tsp. black mustard seeds

6 green onions, finely chopped

2 cups fresh or frozen peas

1 cup raw cashews

3 tbsp. tamari

3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Lentils in Marinara

Dec 05, 2009

servings: 8

Adapted from NY Times Magazine, March 17 2002

1 1/2 cup green lentils
(try soaking/sprouting first)
1 bottle dry white wine

2 each bay leaves

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, diced

1 each jalapeno, seeded and diced

2 tbsp. dry oregano

1 16-oz can tomatoes

3/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 cup flat parsley, chopped

Maple-Glazed Tofu

Dec 05, 2009

(from a most excellent cookbook: Fresh Food Fast, by Peter Berley)

This is a simple andsuper-delicious recipe; my little brother even calls from college: "How do you make your tofu again??"

The irony is that I don't eat tofu anymore (as of spring 2010). For details on my family's crazy new dietary adventure, you can read updates on my homepage: http://www.lifeisapalindrome.com/

To read a succinct, clear explanation of how the GAPS diet works, try http://www.sustainlane.com/reviews/the-gaps-diet-the-mother-of-all-diets...

Spicy Chickpeas with Ginger and Thyme

Dec 05, 2009

Serves 4

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1 onion, chopped

2-1/2 cups cooked chickpeas

6 tomatoes, peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Pinch of chile pepper

1 teaspoon fresh, grated ginger

1/3 cup water or vegetable stock

Sea salt (~1/2 tsp.) and pepper

1. Heat the oil gently in a large saucepan or wok.

2. Add the cumin, coriander, garlic and onion.

Tagine of Moroccan Vegetables with Couscous

Dec 05, 2009

Makes 4 to 6 servings

From "May All Be Fed: Diet For a New World" by John Robbins. "When you want to impress your guests, try this impressive, colorful 'tagine,' or Moroccan stew, an exotically spiced vegetable stew spooned over a platter of steaming whole wheat couscous. The list of ingredients may seem long, but the cooking procedure is easy."

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 medium onions, sliced

1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

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