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Basmati and Wild Rice over Acorn Squash with Braised Vegetables

We found this wonderful recipe at Vegetarian Times.com. Squash and wild rice! That spells hearty comfort food. Try it and make it your own by using your favorite varieties of squash.

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Prezzemolo

This is a recipe I found in the book, Moosewood Restaurant Cooking For Health. I tried it and it was fantastic! If you, like me, are a garlic lover and like a lot of flavor with a little bit of heat, you’re sure to love this also.

Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Prezzemolo

Ingredients
16 ounces whole grain [...]

Whole Foods Market® Pops the Cork on Top Ten Holiday Wines Priced for Merrymaking

From taste-tempting, luscious reds and bright sparklers to elegant, spicy whites, Whole Foods Market unveils its “Top Ten Holiday Wines” list — at prices fit for merrymaking. All 10 wines are priced under $15 a bottle. This year the best list includes a distinguished selection of organic wines.
Here’s the list (feel free to check it [...]

Pumpkin Pancakes

Did you know that a single 1/2 cup serving of pumpkin has 300% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A?  It also has 20% of your daily fiber and some vitamin C and E, as well as calcium.  Obviously this a great vegetable to be eating.  But how to get more pumpkin into your [...]

Bamboo Cutting Boards

I know cutting boards aren’t really all that exciting when it comes to kitchen equipment.  They certainly can’t compare to those flashy knives with the gleaming edges, or that sexy Mixmaster with ten speeds, all chromed out.  Oh, and what about that Viking range with dual ovens, six burners with … whoa, I’m getting dizzy [...]

Salsa Verde Chili

This hearty vegetarian chili is perfect for a cold November evening. Serve this easy chili with corn bread for a hearty, satisfying meal.

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jalapeno, cored and diced
1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
1 onion, diced
1 can pinto beans
1 can white navy beans
1 can black beans
1 can chickpeas, drained
2 cup tomatillo salsa, [...]

Winter Squash Soup

Soup season has arrived. It’s time pull out the big pot and start making batches of soup. This recipe is one that’s easy to make and even easier to experiment with. Consider adding chipotles for a smoky, spicy flavor or fennel and dill for an intense flavor combo.

1 Acorn Squash, cut in [...]

Cooking Green: 15 Eco Tips for the Kitchen

Cooking green isn’t about recreating Dr. Suess’ famous eggs. Being a green cook means making earth-friendly choices in how we prepare our food. Luckily, it’s a recipe that we can follow for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
As eco-minded consumers, it’s easy to focus on the big money items — buying green appliances or building a green [...]

Berry Easy Fruit Compote

Often we are in search of a fresh quick flavorful healthy dish that will satisfy our hunger and sweet tooth without too much guilt. There are few better summer treats than fresh berries from your local farmer’s market or home garden. And one of the very best ways to enjoy them is to heat them [...]

Sweet Potato Curry

A meatless dish that’s loaded with veggies and bursting with flavor. This curry is sure to be a hit with anyone who enjoys an extra kick of flavor at dinnertime.
Serves 4

Recipe: Sweet Potato Curry

Ingredients
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped (2 cups)
2 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup low-fat coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp. curry [...]

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