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Ingredients:For turnips:3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 pounds medium turnips (not Japanese), peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges1 1/2 cups water1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice For bread crumbs:2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs from a baguette1 tablespoon poppy seeds1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley Directions:Braise turnips:Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, then …
Ingredients:1 cup risotto (can also use barley but good old arborio is what we had)½ -1 cup chopped leek2 tablespoons olive oil½ cup white wine¼ teaspoon fresh thyme and/or sage1 cup canned or precooked beans5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth½ cup parmesan cheese2 tablespoons butter3 cups chopped choy and/or chard Directions:Heat broth in a sauce pan one the stove …
Ingredients:2 medium fennel bulbs (about 2 lbs.)2 garlic cloves, sliced2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root½ cup orange juice (or sherry)2 teaspoons sugarSalt and pepper to taste Directions:Slice off the root end and trim the stalks and feathery fronds of the fennel bulbs, reserving a few fronds for garnish, if desired. Cut the bulbs into halves, remove and …
Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil1 small red onion, diced1 clove garlic, de-germed and crushed1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or 3 small dried thai chiles, crushed1 lb zucchini or other summer squash, diced1 cup kale leaves roughly chopped (you just want the leaves, remove stems first)1 cup canned whole tomatoes3 tablespoons goat cheeseSalt and pepper to taste2 portions whole wheat penne pasta …
Ingredients:One bunch of kale1/2 teaspoon of sea saltFresh squeezed juice of two lemonsOne teaspoon of olive oilOne teaspoon of balsamic vinegarA pinch of cayenne pepper Directions:Rip the leaves of the kale apart into a large bowl and remove the stem. Add the lemon juice and sea salt. Thoroughly mix by hand or with a spatula for 20 minutes. Add the …
I am constantly struck by what a rarity it is in today’s world to see men and women working alongside each other as equals, as complementary parts of a larger whole. Perhaps that’s part of what makes being a part of the Homeless Garden Project’s community each Wednesday such an affirming, uplifting experience. Together with my married friends, Karen & …
When Lauri Girard first came to the Homeless Garden Project five months ago, she had already made tremendous strides in her recovery. To fully appreciate the impact the Project has had on her, one needs to know where she has been, what brought her here and what is in store for her next. “It’s a miracle I’m alive, and so …
Ingredients:1 1/2 pounds potatoes1/3 cup olive oil2 cloves of garlic, one crushed and the other mincedAbundant fresh oreganoSalt Directions:Peel and slice the potatoes.* Heat the oil in a skillet with the crushed garlic clove; when it begins to brown remove and discard it, then add the potatoes, slat, and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are done.Dust them with oregano and …
Ingredients:2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper6 medium carrots, thinly sliced1/4 cup chopped fresh Mint Directions:In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper until they’re combined. Add the carrots to the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add the mint leaves and toss. Add more salt and …
Ingredients:3 bunches of Cilantro (stems removed)6 cloves garlic2/3 cup olive oil½ tsp. pepper½ tsp. salt½ cup pinenuts (I use almonds)½ cup Parmesan cheese1 package (1 pound) Penne pasta2 each: Zuccini and Yellow Crookneck Squash, julienned2- 2 1/4 oz. cans sliced black olives, drained Directions:In a pot of boiling water, add a dash of olive oil and salt. Add pasta and …
