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Lunch in Lincoln Center

laurel — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:13:53 +0000

It was gorgeous outside in NYC yesterday. Warm and sunny with a little cool breeze. I had a bunch of errands to run, but mostly I just felt the need to spend a whole day outside. Too many days I end up sucked in to the computer without getting enough fresh air. Know the feeling? [...]

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Strawberry Lemonade

laurel — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:16:51 +0000

I’ve been noticing more frozen drinks and smoothies on the streets of NYC, and that means summer is officially on its way. Fresh lemonade is one of my favorite hot weather drinks and I really don’t get to have it enough. There’s nothing better than a fresh cold juice on a sunny day. I added [...]

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Vegan Nachos

laurel — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:47:59 +0000

Who doesn’t love nachos? It’s been awhile since I had any and wanted to try out a healthier vegan-friendly version that’s not greasy. I’ve decided I’m definitely making these at the next party or BBQ this summer. I didn’t include specific measurements in this recipe because it really doesn’t matter. Just load up a plate [...]

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Dressed Up Veggie Burger

laurel — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:54:34 +0000

It’s great to have some reliable frozen foods around when I’m not up to making a full meal for lunch or dinner. One of my favorite brands for meat-free frozen foods is Gardein. I recently tried out their Ultimate Beefless Burger and WOW. It’s probably my favorite frozen veggie burger I’ve tried so far. First [...]

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Hemp Seed Pesto

laurel — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:58:04 +0000

I had some frozen mushroom tortellinis to use up last week and needed a quick sauce to toss them with. Pesto (minus the cheese) is an easy fall back sauce for me, but I had an idea to use hemp seeds in place of nuts for a change. If you’ve never tried hemp seeds, you [...]

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Vegetable Garden Update

laurel — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:15:14 +0000

Back in February I posted some pictures of a brand new vegetable garden my sister planted in the backyard of her new house in Florida. She planted a dozen seedlings, everything from strawberries and mint to collards and green beans. Well it’s now May, the warm Florida sunshine has helped her plants grow, and I [...]

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Soba & Broth

Eden Foods - Newest Recipes — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:41:53 +0000

Cook pasta per package directions, rinse, drain and set aside. Place the 4 cup water, kombu and shiitake in a medium saucepan, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce flame to medium-low and simmer 4 to 5 minutes. Remove Kombu, set aside for soup stock or discard. Cover the pan and simmer another10 minutes. Reduce the flame to low, add the shoyu and simmer another 2 minutes. Place the cooked soba in serving bowls, ladle the hot broth over and garnish each with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.

Cherry Tart

Eden Foods - Newest Recipes — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:18:14 +0000

Place the cherries, juice and pinch of sea salt in a medium saucepan, cover, bring to a boil. Reduce the flame to low and simmer about 5 to 7 minutes until the cherries are tender. Pour the dissolved kuzu into the cherries, stirring constantly to prevent lumping until the juice thickens. Set aside and let cool while making the dough. Preheat the oven to 375°. To make the dough, combine the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk the wet ingredients together in a small bowl. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing to form a ball of dough. Divide the dough into four equal size balls. Flour a pastry clothe, board or counter and roll out each ball of dough into 5 to 6-inch rounds. Filling one at a time, place 1/2 cup filling in the center of each rolled portion of dough. Quickly fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal the dough. Using a fork make indentations in the top of each turnover, to allow heat to escape while cooking. Place the tarts on a large cookie sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the tarts are golden brown on the bottom. Remove and allow to cool. Yield: 4 6-inch tarts

Wild Rice Mushroom Bisque

Eden Foods - Newest Recipes — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:44:58 +0000

Place the water, wild rice and olive oil in a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame to medium-low and simmer about 25 minutes. Add the shallots, mushrooms and thyme. Cover and simmer another 10 minutes or until the rice is tender. Reduce the flame to low. Place the pepper, syrup, salt, flour and Edensoy in a small mixing bowl and whisk until the flour is dissolved. Add the whisked mixture to the soup and stir frequently just until the soup thickens, about 5 minutes. Do not boil. Adjust the salt and pepper seasoning, if desired. Remove and serve garnished with chives.

Kamut Udon Veggie Stir Fry

Eden Foods - Newest Recipes — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:57:34 +0000

Cook udon per package directions, rinse, drain and set aside. Heat the oils in a large skillet and sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and half the shoyu. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Place the udon on top of the mushrooms. Then add the carrots, red peppers, broccoli, water and remaining shoyu. Cover, reduce the flame to medium-low and simmer for about 7 minutes or until the broccoli is tender but still bright green. Remove the cover, mix thoroughly, season with more shoyu or salt to taste if desired and cook while stirring another 3 to 4 minutes. Serve.