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Macaroni with Asparagus, Fava Beans and Rocket Pesto

May 26th, 2008
by chris.
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As the fava beans come into season, this is a lovely dinner to enjoy. It can also be served cold as a salad.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

300 grams macaroni
200 grams fava beans
500 grams green asparagus, cleaned and sliced in bite sized pieces
50 grams rocket (arugula or rucola)
200 g spinach, blanched
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Thai style tofu and snow peas on rice vermicelli with lime peanut sauce

May 12th, 2008
by chris.
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This is one of our favorite meals. The spicy, lemony flavors are a wonderful addition to the peanut butter.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

1 cup snow peas, coarsely chopped
1-2 tbs. fresh ginger, minced
1 chili pepper, crushed
1 onion, chopped
1/2 lb tofu, cubed
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup soy [...]

Lentil chili

Apr 23rd, 2008
by chris.
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This was a new way for us to enjoy chili by using the lentils. It was very tasty and warmed us well on a chilly spring evening.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

3/4 cup dry lentils (I used brown)
1/2 cup TVP (reconstituted)
1 onion, chopped
1 med. carrot, cut in small pieces
3 Tbs. olive oil
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Spinach pasta with asparagus and pesto sauce

Apr 14th, 2008
by chris.
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This is really a quick and easy meal that is healthy and tasty.

Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:

250 grams spinach pasta (tagliatelle)
200 grams asparagus
130 grams (or small jar) basil pesto
lemon juice

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
Remove the dried out hard ends of the asparagus and cut them into bite sized pieces.
Bring a 2nd smaller pot [...]

Asparagus ravioli with creamy lemon sage sauce

Apr 4th, 2008
by chris.
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What an elegant and tasty meal this was! It is a bit of trouble to make, but well worth it.

Yield: 12 raviolis
Ingredients:
for the raviolis:

1 cup semolina flour
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup water
salt

for the filling:

500 grams fresh asparagus, washed, cut in small pices
1 clove garlic
2 Tbs. olive oil
100 grams soy cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste

for [...]

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