Summer Squash Salad

2 small yellow summer squash, thinly sliced 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons basil, sliced into strips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt                ¼ cup Marcona almonds, chopped   Preparation In medium bowl,...

Sunflower Sprout Salad

4 cups mesclun greens 1 (3 ounce) package sunflower sprouts 1 cup sugar plum tomatoes, sliced in half 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed   Preparation Immerse mesclun greens in a bowl of water, then spin greens dry in a salad spinner...

Mashed Cauliflower

2 heads cauliflower, washed and cut into large pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt   Preparation Steam the cauliflower pieces until very tender Puree cauliflower in a food processor, add in buttery spread and salt Reheat in a casserole dish in...

Grilled Broccoli

2 heads broccoli 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt Preparation Wash and cut broccoli into smallish pieces with long stems Toss broccoli in a large bowl with olive oil and salt Place on grill over medium heat Cook for 3-5 on each side until tender...

Eggplant Caponata

1 medium eggplant, diced into ½-inch cubes (leave skin on) ½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, sliced in half 2-4 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt   Preparation In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, tomatoes, olives,...

Garlic Ginger Bok Choy

1 ¼ pounds baby bok choy 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt 10 scallions, finely sliced 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 ½...

Simple Braised Greens

1 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces mixed greens (kale, collard, mustard, or greens of your choice) about 3-4 cups chopped and well packed 1 clove garlic, minced ⅛ teaspoon celtic sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes   Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over...

Acorn Squash with Cranberry Apple Stuffing

2 acorn squash boiling water 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped into ¼ inch pieces ½ cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Cut squash in half and with a spoon, remove pulp and seeds In a 9×13 inch Pyrex baking dish place...

Squash with Cherries

1 large butternut squash, peeled, cut into one inch cubes ½ cup dried cherries 3 vanilla beans 3 cinnamon sticks 10 slivers lemon peel 1 cup apple juice ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt   Preparation Toss ingredients together in an 9×13 inch Pyrex baking dish Bake...

Kale with Gomasio

1 bunch kale 2 cups sesame seeds 1 tablespoon celtic sea salt   Preparation Rinse the kale, slice into ribbons and steam over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until bright green; uncover after cooking and leave in pot to maintain warmth Place sesame seeds in a cast iron...