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Warm Beet Salad with Fruit and Nuts

Written by Rachel, Posted in Cheese, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Fruit, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lunch, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Salads, Sides, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

It’s spring. It’s time for flip flops and tank tops, warm breezes and sunshine, and a change in fruits and veggies. But, before we get to all things spring, let’s compromise with winter a bit. Let’s ask her to stay a while longer before we rush in to summer.

I want to keep eating beets, oranges, and apples. But, I’m starting to crave salads and lighter foods. So, this dish is a happy medium.

Beets are sautéed in some olive oil with salt and pepper. Simple. They taste similar to the way they do when they’re roasted, with a little less crunch. But, they still retain that kinda crispy outside, tender inside quality that I love for food to take on.

Then the greens are added. I like the taste of beet greens. If you don’t have any on hand, kale, chard, or spinach would also work well.

After the greens are wilted down, all that’s left to do is drizzle everyone with a bit of dressing and add some toppings. Apples, oranges, nuts, and raisins were perfect. You can vary it depending on what’s in season and what you like. You could use fresh blackberries and grapefruit, or maybe some watermelon. You could use almonds, or switch them up for sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

I topped it with some ricotta and the dressing has honey. If you want to make this a vegan dish, you could try some silken tofu and sweeten things up with maple syrup instead of honey. Easy changes to make.

This one feels simple and light. Bright, but with depth. Perfect for a warm spring day.

Happy Eating!

Warm Beet Salad with Fruit and Nuts

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 23 minutes

Yield: 2

Warm Beet Salad with Fruit and Nuts

Ingredients

1 T olive oil
2 beets, peeled and chopped
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1 T lemon juice
1 T balsamic vinegar
1/2 t honey or maple syrup
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1/4 to 1/2 t fresh parsley, chopped
1 T olive oil
1 bunch beet greens, de-stemmed and torn
1/4 C orange, chopped
1/4 C apple, chopped
2 T almonds (or pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds), chopped
2 T raisins, chopped
1/4 C ricotta (optional) (or silken tofu - sweetened, if desired)

Instructions

Heat skillet, add olive oil, add beets, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, or until the beets are tender, stirring occasionally. Add the greens and wilt down, about 3 minutes.
Whisk lemon juice through parsley, stream in olive oil and whisk. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Top beets and greens with fruit, nuts/seeds, and raisins. Drizzle with dressing and top with ricotta/tofu.

http://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/warm-beet-salad-fruit-nuts/

Monday

30

March 2015

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Artichoke Heart Dip

Written by Rachel, Posted in Appetizers, Cheese, Condiments, Dairy-Free, Fruit, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lunch, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

When I was a kid we ate artichokes dipped in mayo. Nothing fancy. We each got a whole artichoke and we dipped then scraped it all off with our teeth. That’s the simple way to do artichokes. And you could do that here too. Just steam the artichokes, dip the leaves, then when you get down to the heart, scrape out the choke and dip it too. But, I liked the idea of dipping the artichoke leaves into a dip that contains the heart. It feels a little bit like eating an egg and some chicken in the same dish. Kinda wrong, but maybe really right.

Definitely right.

The artichokes that I had didn’t take long to steam. Maybe 15 or 20 minutes once the water came to a boil. It could take longer depending on their size.

While the artichokes steam, the dip comes together quickly. It’s a combination of things like chickpeas, fresh parsley, and olive oil. I used some ricotta and Greek yogurt for creaminess, but if you want this to be a vegan dish, try using silken tofu instead.

The cooked artichokes hop into an ice bath. This stops the cooking and cools them down so they don’t burn the fingers.

The artichoke leaves are removed and saved for later.

The fuzzy choke is removed and the hearts and stems are chopped up (be sure to discard any tough leaves that may be left on there). They’re added to the dip and stirred in. You could blend them if you want, but I like the added texture that the chunks of tender artichoke bring.

I ate this for lunch today: carrot sticks, artichokes, and a few slices of homemade bread. Other raw veggies like snap peas, green beans, fava beans, bell peppers, celery, fennel, mushrooms, and tomatoes (ok, not a vegetable, but close enough) could be fabulous too.

Perfect for lunch, snack, or an appetizer at your next dinner party.

Happy Eating!

Artichoke Heart Dip

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 2.5 cups

Artichoke Heart Dip

Ingredients

10-12 medium sized artichokes, stems trimmed, bottom 2-4 rows of leaves removed
5 oz. ricotta cheese or soft (silken) tofu
1/2 C Greek yogurt or soft (silken) tofu
2 T carrot greens (just the tops, no stems) (optional)
1/2 C chickpeas
1/4 C fresh parsley
1 stalk green garlic, roughly chopped
1-2 cloves garlic
1/4 C olive oil
2-3 T lemon juice
to taste salt
to taste pepper
good pinch cayenne
ice water
juice from 1/2 lemon
carrots, sliced, for serving

Instructions

Place artichokes in a steamer basket in a pot with 1 1/2 -2" water. Cover and bring it to a boil then simmer and steam for 15-20 minutes (or until tender and stems pierce easily with a sharp knife).
Blend (with a hand blender or in a food processor, regular blender could work too) ricotta or tofu through cayenne. Blend for about 1 minute, or until it's as smooth as you'd like it. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill it in the fridge until you need it.
When artichokes are tender, remove them from the pot and plunge into ice water that has the juice of half a lemon mixed in. When they're cool enough to handle, pull off most of the leaves (stop when you get to the small ones) and set them aside for later. Slice off the tougher top part off the leaves (you can save the tender bottom part for dipping) and slice through the top of the heart. Scrape out the choke (the fuzzy center) in the heart (and if there's any on the leaves scrape that, if you're going to eat them). Once each heart is done, return it to the lemon water. Once all hearts are done, chop up and stir in to the ricotta mixture (or you can blend it in if you prefer). Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve dip with carrots and artichoke leaves for dipping.

http://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/artichoke-heart-dip/

Thursday

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March 2015

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Written by Rachel, Posted in Dinner, Fruit, Gluten Free, Herbs, Kid-Friendly, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Pasta, Poultry, Soups, Vegetables

I know that Chicken Noodle Soup is one of those meals that’s made when someone feels under the weather. But, I want to enjoy it any day. It’s just so good.

It starts with some chicken that’s cooked in a bit of olive oil. The skin gets all crispy and the inside tender and juicy. It takes a while, just be patient. Once the chicken is cooked, it rests for a bit, and gets cool enough to handle. And those crispy bits on the bottom of the pan, they’re on their way to make this soup simply divine.

A little butter and oil is added to that same pan. No washing out required. The bits at the bottom will loosen as you stir the veggies and help make the broth a deep, rich brown.

Back to the veggies for a sec – there are tons of ’em. Fennel, carrots, kohlrabi, greens, cauliflower… and even more that you could add, depending on what you have on hand (check out the recipe for more). If you’re using this as an under the weather helper, it’s perfect because it’s packed with nutrients. If you’re not, well, it’s great for the same reason. 😉

The veggies are cooked covered, for about 10 minutes. They just need to sweat it all out. No big deal.

Once they’re ready, the chicken, which has been shredded, is added, along with the stock.

I like to cook the pasta separately. I have a hard time making the right amount of food for just two of us, so this way I can save the leftovers for another day without worrying that the pasta will absorb all the liquid and become a soggy, mushy mess. If you’re going to eat it all in one sitting, feel free to cook the pasta in the soup (you may want to add a bit more stock).

The pasta is divided into the bowls and topped with some soup for a hearty and delicious meal.

Happy Eating!

Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 7 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 17 minutes

Yield: 4

Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

2 T olive oil
3-4 chicken drumsticks (or 2-3 thighs, or 1 breast) (ending up with about 1-2 C cooked and shredded meat)
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1 T butter
1 t olive oil
1 C fennel (any part), chopped
1 C cauliflower, chopped
1 C carrot, chopped
1 C onion (or shallot or leek), chopped
1-2 C greens (kale, collard greens, chard etc), chopped
1/2 C turnip (or rutabaga), chopped
1/2 C radish, chopped
1/2 C kohlrabi, chopped
(could also add celery, broccoli, parsnip, summer squash, bell pepper, peas, green beans, beets, asparagus, or mushrooms)
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 T balsamic vinegar
1/2 t each dried (or 1/2 T fresh) rosemary, thyme, basil, and parsley (or replace all four with tarragon, dill, and parsley)
pinch each cayenne, ginger, and paprika
6-8 C stock (vegetable or chicken)
1 C pasta (any kind)
1 T butter
1 T lemon juice
lemon slices, for serving

Instructions

Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Add 2 T olive oil. When oil is hot, add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for about 30-35 minutes (for drumsticks), or until internal temperature reaches 180F, turning every 5 minutes or so.
Remove chicken from soup pot and let cool slightly on a paper towel lined plate. Return soup pot to the heat, add 1 T butter and 1 t olive oil. Add fennel through kohlrabi, stir to scrape browned bits off the bottom of the pan, and cook covered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add balsamic vinegar and deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom, about 1 minute.
Add seasonings and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Cook pasta in boiling salted water. Drain.
Remove soup from heat, stir in 1 T butter and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Divide pasta between 4 bowls and top with soup. Serve with a lemon wedge for squeezing.

http://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/chicken-noodle-soup/

Monday

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March 2015

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Sweet Potato Pasta with Fried Eggs

Written by Rachel, Posted in Cheese, Dinner, Eggs, Fruit, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lunch, Main Dishes, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetables, Vegetarian

I love most any pasta topped with a fried egg. In fact, most any food seems to be better with a fried egg either a-top, or alongside the main component of the dish. Last week were were sans eggs. I didn’t know what to do with myself. We rely on eggs so much for meals.

I thought about adding some pasta to this dish. But, when veggies are thinly sliced and steamed they take on a texture that’s very similar to homemade pasta. So, I’m saving the pasta for another day. These sweet potatoes and the thinly sliced collard greens work just fine.

After being steamed they’re tossed with some olive oil, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. It’s bright, fresh, and tastes like spring.

My favorite way to fry an egg is over medium-high heat. I like my yolk to be runny, but not the whites, so I flip then turn the heat off. But, of course, cook ’em however you like ’em best.

I like the yolks to be runny so that when broken they add to the sauce to make it extra rich and delicious. I served this with just one egg per person. But, both Tim and I thought that two eggs would be even better. We wanted some eggy goodness in every bite.

My perfect bite includes a bit of sweet potato, collard greens, some parmesan, a bit of the olive oil sauce, and a big piece of egg with yummy yolk. Just heavenly.

We ate this for lunch, outside, enjoying the beautiful spring weather.

Happy Eating!

Sweet Potato Pasta with Fried Eggs

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Yield: 2

Sweet Potato Pasta with Fried Eggs

Ingredients

2-3 C sweet potatoes (about 1 medium), shaved into thin strips
2 C collard greens, cut into strips
1 T lemon zest
1 T lemon juice
to taste salt
to taste pepper
3 T olive oil
pinch cayenne
1 T parsley, diced
1 t balsamic vinegar
olive oil
to taste salt
1-2 eggs/person
1/4 parmesan, shaved

Instructions

Heat about 1-2 inches water in a pot with a steamer basket. Place sweet potatoes and greens in steamer basket, cover, and steam for about 8 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender, but not mushy.
Toss sweet potatoes and collard greens with olive oil through balsamic vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Heat a skillet over medium-high, add oil, and cook eggs, adding salt. Flip if desired and cook until they're done the way you like them.
Serve sweet potato pasta topped with eggs and parmesan cheese.

http://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/sweet-potato-pasta-with-fried-eggs/

Wednesday

18

March 2015

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Crispy Tofu with Black Bean Purée and Microgreens

Written by Rachel, Posted in Appetizers, Beans, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Fruit, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legumes, Lunch, Main Dishes, Quick and Easy, Sandwiches, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

I think of this dish as a sort of open faced sandwich. We eat bread in our house. We also eat gluten. But, there are plenty of folks who don’t. There are also plenty of vegan-loving people out there. This is a shout out to all of you. But, but but but, not just for you GF+V friends! Because let me tell you, as a carnivore and gluten-eater, I loved this meal. So much so that I re-heated the leftovers and ate it again for dinner the day that I made it.

My goal was to make a bean purée (ish) topping. I love to eat beans. They’re full of protein and add so much to most any dish. But, I didn’t want it to taste like I’d just opened a can of beans and mashed them up. So I added things like a touch of lemon and vinegar for acidity and brightness, butternut squash for creamy richness, and cayenne for a hint of spice.

Which all tasted great topped with these super cute microgreens. Hello yum! Hello packed with nutrients!

I mixed up a lemony dressing to toss the microgreens in. Note: wait until right before serving to toss them. They will wilt if left too long (lesson learned). If you have extra dressing, just save it for tomorrow’s lunch, use it for drizzling on some soup, or make a double batch of these yummy treats and have a party!

I’m seriously digging crispy pan fried tofu these days. I love to sprinkle it with lots of cayenne and a bit of ginger (plus salt and pepper). In a super hot pan they’ll cook in no time at all.

The tofu gets spread with beans and topped with the microgreens (mine were kinda swimming in the dressing, so I had to quickly consume as many as possible – not a problem).

The perfect little gluten-free, vegan treat for lunch, dinner, snack, appetizer… maybe even for breakfast!

Happy Eating!

Crispy Tofu with Black Bean Purée and Microgreens

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 22 minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes

Yield: 2-3

Crispy Tofu with Black Bean Purée and Microgreens

Ingredients

1 C black beans (if canned, drained and rinsed)
1/4 C water
1 T lemon juice
1 t rice vinegar
sprinkle cayenne
1/4 C mashed butternut squash or sweet potato
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1/4 C lemon juice
1 T parsley, minced
1 t mint, minced
1 T green garlic/green onion/chives/garlic, minced
to taste salt
2-3 T olive oil
1-2 C microgreens
olive oil, for frying
14 oz. tofu (extra firm or firm)
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste cayenne
to taste ground ginger

Instructions

Heat beans, water, 1 T lemon juice, rice vinegar, cayenne, squash, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, and set aside and keep warm.
Whisk lemon juice, parsley, mint, green garlic, and salt. Stream in olive oil while whisking. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add olive oil. Add tofu and sprinkle with salt, pepper, cayenne, and ginger. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches so the pan isn't overcrowded, adding more oil as needed. Set on a paper towel lined plate as they are done.
Spread beans on top of tofu, toss microgreens with dressing (right before serving, being careful not to overdress, as they will get soggy) and place them on top of the beans.

http://www.de-ma-cuisine.com/crispy-tofu-with-black-bean-puree-and-microgreens/

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