Tomatoes Provençale
Preheat oven to 400°. Cut tops off tomatoes; discard. Carefully seed tomatoes, leaving shells intact. Sprinkle the cut sides of tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place tomatoes, cut sides down, on several layers of paper towels; drain for 15 minutes. …
Broccoli Sautéed in Wine and Garlic
In a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil with the garlic over medium-high heat until just sizzling. Add the broccoli and cook, tossing frequently and gradually adding the wine to keep the garlic from browning until the stalks are tender 8…
Broccoli with Red Pepper Flakes and Toasted Garlic
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, kosher salt, crushed red pepper, and sliced garlic. Sauté 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 2 minutes or until broccoli is…
Fava Beans with Tomato and Onion
Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove beans from pods; discard pods. Cook beans in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove beans with a slotted spoon. Plunge beans into ice water; drain. Remove tough outer skins from beans; discard skins. Set beans aside. Combine…
Wheat Berry-Stuffed Winter Squash
Preheat oven to 350°. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, wheat berries, and mustard seeds; sauté 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add nuts, ginger, and jalapeño; sauté 1 minute. Add water, salt,…
Wheat Berry-Stuffed Winter Squash
Preheat oven to 350°. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, wheat berries, and mustard seeds; sauté 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add nuts, ginger, and jalapeño; sauté 1 minute. Add water, salt,…
Roasted Gingered Butternut Squash
Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Cut squash into 1-inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss squash with ginger, orange zest, honey and olive oil. Place squash mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until squash is tender. Remove…
Basmati Rice, Chickpeas & Toasted Almonds
The age-old combination of rice and beans is further enhanced by aromatic basmati rice and cilantro. If you can't find basmati rice, substitute Texmati, jasmine or any long-grain rice.
Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa, the ancient grain of the Incas, is high in protein and contains all eight essential amino acids. Serve this pilaf as a side dish with roast beef or pork tenderloin.
Amaranth Maple Cornbread
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Oil a 9'' cast iron skillet, or use a baking dish. Place skillet or baking dish in oven for 7 minutes to heat. In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, amaranth grains, baking powder and salt. Chop pecans by hand or in…