Main Dish

Sunflower Seed Patties

These are tasty, and hold together remarkably well.

2 c. sunflower seeds, soaked ~24 hours in salt water (they will nearly double in volume)
1 1/4 tsp. salt

Blend these ingredients, then stir in
1 lg. onion, minced
1/4 c. minced parsley
2 med. eggs

Fry small patties over medium-low heat in extra-virgin coconut oil.

GAPS "Egg Things"

These are kind of like a frittata with no cheese, and the texture is like scrambled eggs (one of the only foods my son will eat). They have nearly everything necessary for a complete meal, and just need to be accompanied by fermented veggies and avocado (if tolerated).

1 quart soup http://www.lifeisapalindrome.com/recipes/gaps-pureed-soup
1 dozen really good quality eggs
~3/4 cup fat (I vary between lard and ghee)

Blend the soup and eggs together, adding salt if necessary.

Our Favorite Hummus

This recipe is based on the one by Cooks Illustrated; it produces a creamy, delicious, "restaurant style" hummus that is unlike the usual grainy dip that often emerges from the home food processor. I'm using canned beans here to illustrate quantities, but I usually make my own and don't measure so precisely--it's the technique that matters most, and adding enough salt, and not adding too much garlic. ;)

--2 small garlic cloves
--1 1/2 tsp. salt

Greens Souffle

1 1/4 pounds greens--mustard, kale, etc. (steamed, squeezed to expel
extra water, and chopped)
1/2 c. milk/milk substitute
1/2 c. dried tomatoes, or fresh or canned (drained)
8 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt (increase if omitting cheese)
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. shredded cheddar
1/2 c. Parmesan
small diced onion

Optional: put 2 c. cooked rice, salt and pepper, and 2 tbsp. olive
oil in the bottom of the 9x13" baking dish (gives the souffle more
substance).

Warm Chickpea Salad with Shallots and Red Wine Vinaigrette

1 large or 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
3 T red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste
2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, drained
1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly milled black pepper

In a large bowl, combine the shallots, vinegar, garlic, and salt.
Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the shallots and garlic to mellow.

Mixed Greens and Feta Pie

Yum!! :)

1 pound collards or kale, stems removed, chopped small
1 T olive oil
1 med. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp. fresh or dry dill
2 tsp. dry oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly milled pepper
6 oz. feta cheese, drained
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice (short grain)
1 T pine nuts to sprinkle on top, optional

Saute the onion in oil until clear and sweet. Add the garlic,
cooking for another minute and then the minced greens.

Quicker Sourdough Bread - Brown Rice/Quinoa

Many thanks to Sharon Kane, from whom this recipe was adapted: http://www.sanctuary-healing.com/index.html

Yield: 1 loaf

2 1⁄2 cups boosted brown rice starter
1 cup quinoa flour
3 tablespoons water
3⁄4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons ground flax (if batter looks soupy add another tablespoon)

Gently whisk ingredients together till smooth.

Allow to sit at room temperature for 6 hours; stir down.

Baked Pasta with Butternut Squash

4 long pans

½ cup olive oil
½ cup minced garlic, or 6 onions, diced
Salt and pepper and thyme
--Saute (short for garlic, long for onions)

Add 4 diced (unpeeled) butternut squash
~4 cups water

Cook covered till tender, then uncover and evaporate liquid. Add
4 bunches kale, steamed/blanched and chopped.

Boil 1 gallon milk
8 bay leaves
--just till small bubbles appear. Let cool a few minutes.

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