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Fresh favas & fennel saute

Jul 6th, 2007
by chris.
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Fava beans have not been a favorite of mine until now, but this recipe makes all the difference. The vibrant green and such a vibrant flavor are a perfect match.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

1&1/2 lb fresh fava beans in shells (will yield 3/4 cup shelled)
2 tbs. olive oil
1 fresh fennel bulb trimmed, [...]

Orange Carrot Hash

May 11th, 2007
by chris.
1 comment

A sunny, tasty side dish that helps to brighten a rainy day.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

3 oranges, washed well from the outside
2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and boiled
2 tbs. oil
1 med. onion, chopped
4 tbs. salt
1 clove garlic (minced)
3 scallions

Directions:

Wash [...]

Lemony spinach with cashew pieces

Apr 12th, 2007
by chris.
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A quick and tasty way to serve fresh spinach. The nuts add not only a nice crunch, but are also a good source of protein.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

300 grams fresh spinach, washed and dried
2 tbs. olive oil
1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
25 grams cashew nuts, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

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Sweet & sour cauliflower

Apr 11th, 2007
by chris.
1 comment

This bright and cheery side dish brings a subtle sweet sour flavor.
It is lovely served as a side dish for an Indonesian meal.

Ingredients:

1 med head cauliflower, cut into florets
5 tbs. white wine vinegar
3 tbs. ginger syrup
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. ginger
salt

Directions:

Cut the cauliflower into bite sized flowerets.
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Celtic mash with carrots and parsnip

Mar 15th, 2007
by chris.
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This is a very common dish in Ireland. It’s a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables as it has a sweet, creamy flavor. The bright cheery color is also very inviting.

Parsnips are very nutritional. They have a lot of potassium, vitamin B and some vitamin C. They become sweeter after they have [...]

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