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Kootu with green beans. Lentil and Green Beans Stew

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Kootu is a popular lentil stew cooked in South Indian homes made with a variety of vegetables and spices. Kootu is a wonderful way to get the goodness of veggies and lentil protein all in a one pot dish. Have it over rice and you even have starch covered.

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Kichdi. Gujarati Rice and Lentil Pilaf

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Kichdi is an Indian rice dish made with rice and lentils lightly seasoned with turmeric and salt and then cooked until tender.  Between the energy boosting rice and the protein rich lentils, kichdi is considered a very healthy vegetarian dish. Continue reading Kichdi. Gujarati Rice and Lentil Pilaf →

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Araicha Kootu. South Indian Squash Stew with Coconut Paste

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Kootu is a type of vegetable stew that is made often in South Indian homes and is a great way to combine lentils and vegetables in a one pot dish.  Kootu is made with vegetables, lentils and fresh coconut that are all delicately flavored with spices and is served over steaming white rice. Continue reading Araicha Kootu. South Indian Squash Stew with Coconut Paste →

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Homemade Granola Bars with Dried Fruits and Superseeds

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Do you enjoy Nature Valley granola bars? Those healthy afternoon pick me up bars are popular in our house especially when we want something healthyish to give us a late afternoon energy boost.  Think Nature Valley granola bars made at home but more gooey and soft and with lots more flavor.  Continue reading Homemade Granola Bars with Dried Fruits and Superseeds →

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Polenta with Braised Greens and Stir Fry Asparagus

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I had received my farm box last week and in it were beautiful veggies such as chard, turnip greens and a big bunch of asparagus. I usually like to make pasta or risotto with these veggies to show off their delicate flavors, but this time I wanted to try something different, like polenta. Continue reading Polenta with Braised Greens and Stir Fry Asparagus →

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Mash up of Mediterranean and Indian Pilaf. Cauliflower Rice with Artichokes

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Hi folks. Is it just me who has become a little lazy because of this quarantine?  Perfect example is how I came up with this recipe last week.  I needed to pick up a few ingredients for a lunchy type of meal but honestly I was being lazy – I didn’t want to bother going to the grocery store if it meant wearing a mask, standing in line, and then wipe down everything when I came home, so what did I do?  I rummaged in my freezer for ingredients on hand and found cauliflower rice, frozen artichokes and quinoa and used these three to make a mash up of Mediterranean and Indian flavors. Continue reading Mash up of Mediterranean and Indian Pilaf. Cauliflower Rice with Artichokes →

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Spring Garlic and Asparagus Risotto

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In the springtime around here farmer’s markets bring out some uniquely springtime produce such as tender garlic.  These garlic actually look like small pale pink onions.  The flavor of spring garlic is like a cross between garlic and green onions.  Continue reading Spring Garlic and Asparagus Risotto →