Yield: 6 servings Unlike most slow cooker recipes whch require some pre-cooking, all of these ingredients get mixed right into the pot and then set to stew. It’s too easy – and delicious. Serve with brown rice or your favorite whole grain of choice. Ingredients: 1/3 cup tomato paste (I use 1 5-ounce can) 4 cloves garlic, chopped […]
Archive | Main Dishes
Pork Cutlets with Butternut Squash, Chard, and Walnuts
Yield: 4 servings Cutlets are thinly sliced pieces of meat, which make for a quick, healthy and delicious weeknight meal. I serve this dish over whole wheat couscous. It would also be delicious served over brown rice, quinoa, farro, or other tasty whole grain of your choice. In this recipe, good substitutes for chard include kale or escarole. Enjoy! Ingredients: […]
Farro with White Beans and Chard
Yield: 4 side servings This recipe is simple, healthy, and sophisticated. I find farro at my local health food market. Farro cooks like pasta, so bring your broth to a boil before adding the grains. Kale works as a good substitute for chard in this recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup farro […]
Polenta Pie
Yield: 1 10-inch pie (serves 4) This is like a deep dish pizza with a cornmeal crust. It’s one of my favorite comfort foods, straight out of the Moosewood Cookbook. Enjoy! Ingredients for crust: 1.5 cups coarse cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 cups cold water 2 cups boiling water a little olive oil Ingredients for filling: […]
Peppery Pasta with Arugula and Shrimp
Yield: 4 servings Fresh lemon juice, minced shallots, and a little Romano cheese go a long way towards adding nice flavor to this dish. Substitute fresh baby spinach for the arugula or Parmesan for the Romano – it’s all good! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided […]
Crispy Broiled Cod
Yield: 4 servings Purchase one orange for this recipe – use the juice for the brine and the zest for the crust. If you can’t find black cod, halibut makes a nice substitute. Ingredients: 1 cup cold water 1 tablespoon salt juice from one orange 4 black cod fillets (about 6 ounces each) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 […]
Chicken Madras Curry
Yield: 6 servings This dish is simple and tastes great. I often substitute a 14-ounce can of chickpeas for the potatoes. Enjoy this dish with brown rice. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup of flour (for dredging) 1 large onion, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3-4 tablespoons curry powder 2 tablespoons ground cumin pinch […]
Grilled Chicken with Mango-Sesame Sauce
Yield: 4 servings This Mango-Sesame Sauce has become a family favorite. I especially like it because it relies on pantry staples. In a pinch, I have substituted apricot preserves for the mango chutney and it was equally as delicious. This sauce also works well with grilled vegetables and salmon. Pass any extra sauce at mealtime for dipping. […]
Grilled Salmon with Dill-Pistachio Pistou
Yield: 4 servings Pistou is a cold, rustic sauce – much like pesto. It’s super yummy. This version relies on dill and toasted pistachios for a robust, fresh flavor bold enough to compliment the grilled salmon. Be sure you select salmon from a reliable source. Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions […]
Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa
Yield: 4 servings This salsa comes together easily and adds great flavor to grilled chops. If you buy your pork chops thick-cut, you will need to adjust the cooking time (aim to achieve an internal tempertaure of 150 degrees for medium). Ingredients: 1 cup fresh pineapple, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and […]