Main Dish Recipes
Double Chocolate Waffles
Here is a great option for New Year’s brunch. Double your chocolate and keep the sweetness in check to make way for rich, multi-tiered taste. (This recipe offers a dusting of confectioners sugar, I usually opt for homemade whip cream). Adapted from a recipe found in Vegetarian Times, September 2010 Chocolate Sauce 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed) 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Waffles 1 1/3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup plain unsweetened almond milk 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 5 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (not...
Read MoreBlack Bean Cakes with Avocado Butter
This recipe is filling and a great way to work in healthy fats, veggies, and even antioxidants! Black Bean Cakes: 1 15 ounce can of organic black beans, rinsed, drained and mashed 1/2 cup refrigerated fresh salsa 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs (or rice for gluten free option) 1/3 cup finely shredded carrot 1/3 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for pan) Avocado Butter: 1 ripe peeled avocado, mashed 4 tablespoons sour cream 2 teaspoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 lime wedges 1) Combine ingredients into a medium bowl. Divide mixture into four equal parts. Shape each portion into a 1/2 inch thick...
Read MoreMoroccan Lamb Tagine
I have no clue how to cook Lamb. So, a friend passed on her favorite recipes to help me get started. If you have a bit of time (say on the weekend) this recipe is a great one to try. It is delicious! (Serves 4 adults). 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 small Frenched lamb shanks (or lamb chops if shanks are not to be found) 1 Spanish onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons grated palm sugar (or raw sugar if needed) 4 teaspoons fish oil 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped 4 kaffir lime leaves 2 cups (16 fluid ounces) chicken...
Read MorePotatoes Madras
I made this for dinner and it is truly delicious. And quite hot when first done (not spicy, but hot in temperature) so beware. The rice I put it over was straight out of the refrigerator which cooled it off for my kids. The flavors are good but not overpowering. It’s even better the next day reheated! 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch diced pieces 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets 1 large onion, diced 2 gloves of garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 tablespoon ginger 4 ounces dry red lentils 1 (14.4 ounce) can of whole tomatoes, chopped (or about 3 large fresh*) 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1...
Read MoreBlack Bean and Corn Tortilla Casserole
This recipe was given to me by my friend Karen who recently had her third child. It’s easy to make and can freeze for future meals when your low on energy or needing to make dinner in a hurry. 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced green (or red) pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups canned diced tomatoes 1 cup mild Picante sauce 1 teaspoon minced garlic (jarred makes it easy!) 1 teaspoon cumin 6 cups black beans 18 corn tortillas 12 ounces Monterrey Jack Cheese (or white cheddar, depending on your kids’ taste buds) 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2) In a large saucepan combine oil, onion and green pepper and saute over medium heat until onion is transparent. 3)...
Read MoreTomato Basil Soup
With the glut of tomatoes we had this season, this is a fantastic recipe to make! Delicious and creamy. (Not to mention very simple). Enjoy the warmth and welcome fall with open arms. Try serving it with home made corn bread! 4 tomatoes (or 2 cups of cherry tomatoes) – peeled, seeded and diced 4 cups of tomato juice (I prefer V8) 1 can petite, diced tomatoes with onions 3-4 teaspoons basil 1 cup heavy organic whipping cream 1/2 cup butter salt and pepper to taste 1) Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. 2) Puree the tomato mixture along with the basil leaves in a blender or in the pot with a hand blender. Return...
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