Pull beets, wash with hose and wait a bit. cut off stems, leaving 3-4 in. Cook in large container in hot water until tender but not mushy. Peel, then cut into chunks or slices. Small beets may be left whole. Add to boiling syrup and heat through. Pack in hot, sterilized jars. Seal, process 10-15 [...]
1 1/4″ piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
Salt
2 1/2 lbs. greens, such as spinach or amaranth, trimmed
and washed
1 tbsp. canola oil
1–2 green thai chiles, slit to the stem
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1 tomato, cored and coarsely chopped
1. Put ginger and garlic together on a cutting board, sprinkle with a [...]
4 cups water
2 cups quinoa, rinsed well, drained
2 tablespoons dried currants
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into small cubes
2 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut into small cubes
1 [...]
Peel, seed, and cut. Let stand over night with salt. Drain and cook tender in half vinegar and half water. Drain.
To one qt vinegar add 2 1/2 lb sugar (brown or white), 1 tsp. cinnamon, and cloves if you wish Cook until tender and can hot.
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If you cook something until it is tender twice, what [...]
Salad:
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled and crushed
1 1/2 pounds peeled sweet potato, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups orange sections (about 6 oranges)
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 (6-ounce) bag prewashed baby spinach
Dressing:
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 [...]
This recipe is so simple and so darn tasty. It is in my refrigerator a good portion of the summer.
Whisk together 1 T. sugar, 2 T. rice wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, (I don’t put the salt in, or i use sea salt.) and 1/4 tsp. black pepper in a medium bowl. Add 1/4 c. [...]
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce)
1 (14-ounce) can less-sodium beef broth
Cooking spray
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
3/4 cup chopped shallots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon chopped [...]
1 smoked turkey wing, skinned
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 dried Anaheim chile, stemmed and chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16-ounce) package collard greens, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Preparation
Remove meat from turkey [...]
1 1/2 quarts water
5 cups thinly sliced carrots
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add carrots; cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Place carrots and remaining [...]
4 slices (6 ounces) hickory-smoked bacon, diced (uncooked)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon; sauté 3 [...]
