Organic Cauliflower and Broccoli Pickles

ORGANIC VEGETABLES 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 small head cauliflower, cut in flowerets 4 ounces broccoli, cut in flowerets DRESSING 1 tablespoon wasabi powder 6 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin                                                                         ...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper   Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off the ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl with...

Sweet Poached Corn

5 cups corn (fresh or frozen) 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter 4 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper   Preparation In a medium-sized saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for about 10 – 15 minutes or until...

Deli Dills Refrigerator Pickles

4 -5 quarts cucumbers (enough to fill an ice cream bucket) 2 -4 heads dill 2 -4 garlic cloves 1 small onion 7 1/2 cups water 2 cups vinegar 1/2 cup salt (I use just a bit less than 1/2 c.) Preparation Bring brine solution of water, vinegar & salt to a boil, then...

Sweet Cucumber Salad

1 large cucumber 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup white vinegar 1 small purple onion 3/4 cup water   Preparation Put water, sugar, and vinegar into small pan and bring to boil to dissolve the sugar. Turn off and let cool. Dice the cucumber and onion. When liquid is...

Ginger and Herb Carrots

2 tablespoons dill seeds or 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated finely 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 lb carrot, cut lengthwise and just long enough to fit...