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2 pounds goat meat, cut into 1 / 2 - inch cubes 2 tablespoons Trinidadian Curry Paste, recipe here 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon powdered cardamom 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 onions, sliced 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 2 fresh habanero chiles, seeds and stems removed, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 cups water

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks Olive oil for drizzling 2 fennel bulbs (reserve the fronds)(those are the frilly green leaves) 1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 teaspoon salt, divided Fresh black pepper 2 cups warm vegetable broth 2 cups unsweetened warm soy or almond milk

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 large shallots, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons Thai green - curry paste (or more if you want to kick it up a little) 2 cups reduced - sodium beef broth 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus extra slices for serving 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 / 4 - inch strips 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and cut into 3 - inch pieces 3/4 pound dried Asian egg noodles

The routine goes like this: buy a local, free - range chicken and some fresh produce on Friday, roast the chicken with root vegetables and blend the greens into a pesto on Saturday, and make homemade chicken stock on Sunday.

Spoon a big scoop of lentil pâté into the centre of the collard green, and top with the fresh vegetables (red pepper, beets, and carrots).

1 green (or semi-ripe) plantain 1 cup dried aduki beans, soaked overnight and left to sprout * 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed 150 g snake beans, cut into 5 - cm [2 - inch] pieces 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing), optional 1 tablespoon minced ginger (make your own) 1 small / medium onion, sliced or diced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced (optional) 10 — 12 fenugreek seeds 6 — 7 curry leaves (fresh or dried or substitute with 1 bay leaf) 2 — 3 Roma tomatoes, diced (fresh or canned is also good) 6 — 7 sprigs fresh thyme (or use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme) Salt to taste 2 — 3 tablespoons coconut (or vegetable) oil 4 — 5 bunches of fresh coriander (cilantro) for garnish

1 cup green lentils, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed 1 bunch asparagus, sliced into bite - sized pieces 1 can coconut milk 1 cup vegetable stock 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 tbsp green curry powder salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup basmati rice

Lime Vinaigrette 1/4 cup vegetable oil of choice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar ⅛ - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to desired heat - Salt and pepper, to taste 1 1/2 pounds green papayas, peeled, seeded and grated 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 ripe tomato, cut into wedges 1/4 cup mung bean sprouts 4 bib or butter lettuce leaves, washed

1/2 cup tamarind pulp 3/4 cup water 4 green chiles such as jalapeños, seeds and stems removed, sliced into rings 1 cup chopped shallots 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground cayenne 1 3 - pound chicken, skinned, boned, and cut into 1 - inch cubes 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, see recipe, here 4 green New Mexican chiles, roasted and peeled, stems and seeds removed, chopped

1/2 cup trimmed asparagus, chopped into 1 inch pieces 2 to 3 radishes, very thinly sliced 1 tablespoon quality olive oil salt & pepper 1/2 cup cooked millet few tablespoons of vegetable broth 1/2 an avocado squeeze of fresh lemon juice optional: micro greens, to serve

Salmon and Baby Bok Choy Ramen 6 cups vegetable stock 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, crushed 6 green onions, sliced 3 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp sake 1 lb salmon fillet, skinned 1 tsp peanut oil 12 oz udon noodles 4 - 5 baby bok choy, broken into leaves 1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded and sliced 1 cup bean sprouts salt and pepper

Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp red chile sauce (such as Sriracha) 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 pound flank steak (or other beef steak), very thinly sliced 1 medium Chinese eggplant *, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 Tbsp vegetable oil Salt and pepper to season beef Green onions, sliced diagonally for garnish

1 teaspoon olive oil 2 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thinly 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite sized chunks 1 butternut, peeled, seeded and chopped into bite sized chunks 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into bite sized chunks Thumb size piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into matchsticks 2 tablespoons ras - el - hanout Vegetable stock — I use Marigold bouillon 2 -3 preserved lemons, washed, pulp removed and skin thinly sliced 1/2 cup pitted green olives 2 handfuls fresh coriander, roughly chopped A cupful of roasted almonds, roughly chopped

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 leeks, white and light green parts cleaned and chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 medium - large zucchini, roughly chopped 1 medium - large yellow squash, roughly chopped Two medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets (8 - 10 cups) 2 bunches collard greens, stems removed, leaves chopped (about 10 - 12 cups) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 4 cups vegetable broth (I recommend Imagine's No Chicken Broth) 5 cups water 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, preferably Meyer lemon juice Roasted chickpeas, for garnish (optional)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced leeks (white and light green parts only) 2 cloves garlic, sliced 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered 3 - 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat - leaf parsley 2 cups vegetable broth (I recommend Imagine No - Chicken Broth) 2 to 2.5 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled, blanched and peeled 1 pound thin asparagus (woody ends broken off), cut into 1 - inch pieces Zest of 1 organic lemon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Serves 4 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons tamari 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 3 zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into three equal - sized planks 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3/4 cup diced tomatoes 1/4 cup pimento - stuffed green olives, drained and sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup vegetable stock 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil with tamari, 1 teaspoon pepper, and balsamic vinegar.

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large red onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 preserved lemons, rinsed in cold water, flesh removed and skin chopped 1 ball preserved ginger, chopped 250 ml apple juice 500 ml vegetable stock — I use Marigold bouillon 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 3 — 4 fennel bulbs, each cut into 8 wedges 1 kg unpadded weight of fresh broad beans or 250g frozen 75g green olives, pitted 500g cod fillet, cut into bite sized chunks — not too small or the fish will fall apart when cooking Juice of 1/2 lemon Black pepper Fennel fronds to garnish

* 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil * 4 cloves garlic, minced * 1 - inch piece peeled fresh ginger, grated (peeled, frozen ginger is easy to grate) * 2 - 3 small shallots, minced (about 3/4 cup) * 1 - 3 Thai chiles (depending on your heat tolerance / preference), thinly sliced * 3 Tablespoons fish sauce * 2 Tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar * 1 Tablespoon sugar * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper * 1/4 cup water * approx 1 pound thick fish filet of your choice * 6 - 8 green onions, sliced on the diagonal into approx 1 / 2 - inch lengths

I've stocked up on fresh green vegetables (collards, kale, brussels sprouts, broccoli) and I've amped my workouts for the week to counteract the sloth that I'll turn into when the snow hits.

2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp salt, plus a pinch (note: I used less) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (I used Aleppo chile flakes) 8 cups vegetable broth (note: I used a combination of water with nutritional yeast, dried parsley, lemon pepper and 21 - spice seasoning) 1 medium eggplant (~ 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1 / 2 - inch chunks 1/2 cup brown or green lentils 2 tsp sweet paprika (note: I used sweet smoked paprika) 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp saffron threads, crushed (note: Isa says optional but it was a great addition; I would recommend a bit less, though) 1 (24 - oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15 - oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (1.5 cups cooked chickpeas) 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus extra for garnish 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish 4 ounces angel hair pasta (note: I substituted one zucchini that I had spiralized, being sure to then cut them into manageable lengths)

1 cup dried white or red kidney beans, picked over 4 cups water 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth One 16 - ounce can whole tomatoes in juice, unsalted, undrained 1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 4 ounces (1 cup) fresh green beans, cut into 1 - inch lengths 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta shells 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1 / 4 - inch thick slices 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated — I love fresh ginger but didn't have any) 3/4 teaspoons garam masala 3/4 teaspoons curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 to 3 cups vegetable broth as needed 1 sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 3/4 cup dried lentils (I used green) 1 bay leaf 1/2 pound greens such as swiss chard, collards, kale, etc., center ribs removed and leaves thinly sliced (I used about 7 big leaves) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste Zest of 1/2 lime 1 tablespoon lime juice Plain Greek yogurt and sliced almonds for topping, if desired

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds green beans *, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces 2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp flour 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, grated salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup french fried onions 2 tablespoons butter, melted optional 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs optional

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup sake 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 Tablespoon sugar 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1.5 pounds), cut into 1/4» thick slices 1 medium Spanish onion (about 3/4 pound), cut crosswide into 1/2» thick slices 1/4 cup curry powder 1/4 small head green cabbage (about 1/2 pound), cut into bite - size pieces 2 stalks celery (about 1/2 pound), sliced on an angle into 3» long pieces, 1/4» thick 1 medium carrot (about 1/4 pound), peeled and sliced on an angle into 3» long pieces, 1/4» thick 1 medium Idaho potato (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1/4» thick slices 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 1 negi (Japanese onion)(or 2 spring onions)

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups onion, finely chopped, about 1 large 1 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh thyme can be used 3 teaspoons garlic, minced 4 cups green cabbage, coarsely chopped 1 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, Italian - style stewed 2 cups celery, sliced 2 cups carrots or baby carrots, diced, 1 / 2 - inch pieces 8 cups low sodium chicken broth, vegetable broth can be substituted 3 cups potato, diced, 1 / 2 - inch pieces 1/2 cup basil, chopped fresh 3 cups zucchini, half - slices, cut zucchini in half, then cut into slices 1 15 ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; white kidney beans can be substituted 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, Shredded; about a tablespoon per serving Instructions Step 1 Heat olive oil in large, nonstick saucepan over medium heat.

1/2 pound whole wheat yakisoba noodles, frozen and pre-cooked (or 4 ounces dry noodles) 1/3 cup reduced - sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 pound bok choy, washed and chopped into 1 - inch pieces 2 teaspoons garlic, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and minced 2 green onions, washed and finely chopped (both white and green parts) 3/4 pound firm tofu, cubed into 1 - inch pieces 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, washed and chopped (stems removed)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced 1 large fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups (64 fl oz / 2 l) vegetable or chicken stock, reduced sodium 1 dried bay leaf 1 Parmesan cheese rind (optional) 1 can (15 oz / 475 g) white beans, no salt added, drained and rinsed 1 zucchini, trimmed and diced 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite - size pieces 2 cups (4 oz / 125 g) broccoli florets, chopped into bite - size pieces 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup (1/3 oz / 10 g) fresh dill fronds, snipped chives, or a combination 1/4 cup (1 oz / 30 g) grated Parmesan cheese

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons cup peanut, grapeseed or other high - heat oil, divided usage (plus more as needed) 1/2 pound chicken, cut into small pieces (I used Quorn tenders) 8 ounces, fideo pasta or angel hair pasta broken into 2 ″ pieces 1 medium onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 handful sugar snap peas, strings and both ends removed, cut into 1 ″ pieces (optional, but great for Spring) 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 large pinch saffron threads, crumbled 2 cups broth or stock (I used 1 cup vegetable, 1 cup clam juice) 1/2 pound shrimp, deveined and peeled 1/2 pound bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry with a paper towel 1 (15 ounce) can crushed or petite diced tomatoes 1/4 cup brandy or cognac 1/2 of a fresh lemon extra sea salt, as needed for seasoning

2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken, preferably dark meat, cut into 2 - inch pieces 1/2 cup plain yogurt (not Greek) 3 cloves garlic, grated into paste on a Microplane 1 (1 - inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon whole coriander 1 teaspoon whole fennel 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 — 3 green chiles, seeded if desired 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 cup almond meal (or 1/2 cup cashews, that you will then need to grind into a paste with fennel, coriander, and cilantro) 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped Ghee rice or chapati, for serving

Ingredients Olive or vegetable oil (I usually use grapeseed) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 clove garlic, peeled1 / 2 small shallot, peeled and roughly chopped1 green onion, roughly chopped1 cup fresh basil leaves1 / 2 lb beans, green or yellow wax or a combination, trimmed2 nectarines, cut into 2 - inch thick slices Directions.

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded, thinly sliced 1 1 - inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and very thinly sliced 1 large cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced red or green mild chili pepper Sea salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 - 15 ounce can coconut milk or lite coconut milk 2 cups water 2 regular or 1 large vegetable bouillon cube (enough for 2 cups of water) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 pounds pattypan squash (unpeeled and unseeded weight), baked, roasted or grilled until tender, peeled, and cut into wedges [you may substitute eggplant, zucchini and / or yellow squash]; approximately 2 cups cooked chunks 1 cup (approximately) red or gold grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup finely chopped Swiss chard (I use a food processor for this task) 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, rough chopped Zest of 1 large lime 1/4 cup basil leaves, preferably Thai basil 4 teaspoons vegan fish sauce (sold a «vegetarian» in Asian markets) or rice wine vinegar Garnish: 1/4 cup chopped roasted and lightly salted cashews and peanuts and sprigs of basil or cilantro

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe (vegetarian) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 12 ounces small white new potatoes, halved or quartered into bite - size chunks 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes or fire - roasted diced tomatoes 4 cups vegetable broth (homemade or purchased) 3 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon tamari (gluten free soy sauce) 1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinaVegetable Soup Recipe (vegetarian) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 12 ounces small white new potatoes, halved or quartered into bite - size chunks 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes or fire - roasted diced tomatoes 4 cups vegetable broth (homemade or purchased) 3 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon tamari (gluten free soy sauce) 1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinavegetable broth (homemade or purchased) 3 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon tamari (gluten free soy sauce) 1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinach leaves

1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 18 small boiling onions or bulb onion bottoms (the fresh green tops of bulb onions can be chopped and used to garnish the grilled meats and vegetables) 2 large green bell peppers, cut into 1-1/2 - inch squares 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1-1/2 - inch squares

1 tablespoon saffron strands 4 teaspoons warm milk 2 fresh green chiles, such as serranos, stems removed 2 fresh red chiles, such as serranos, stems removed 2 large onions, chopped 1 2 - inch piece of ginger, peeled 8 cloves garlic 8 peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1 1 - inch piece of cinnamon, crushed 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon powdered nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon powdered mace 1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 cups plain yogurt 3 pounds of boneless chicken, cut into 1 - inch cubes Salt to taste 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon ghee, recipe here 1 onion, finely chopped 8 large tomatoes, chopped 2 cups basmati or long grain rice 1/3 cup each raisins, cashews, and almonds 6 hard boiled eggs, halved

1 tablespoon saffron strands 4 tablespoons warm milk 1 tablespoon each of almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, and raisins 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 1 cup coconut milk (see recipe, here) 1 1 - inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced 10 cloves garlic 1 small green papaya, peeled, seeds removed, and diced 1/2 teaspoon each powdered nutmeg and mace 1 tablespoon coriander powder 1 tablespoon cumin powder 6 fresh red chiles, such as serranos, stems removed 2 cups yogurt Salt to taste 4 pounds lamb shanks, chopped with a cleaver into 1 - inch long sections 4 teaspoons ghee (recipe here) or vegetable oil 2 large onions, finely chopped

At Green Giant ™ Fresh we work hard to keep our finger on the pulse of food trends, and are regularly transforming raw vegetables into unique mixes, blends and meal solutions.

1 cup dried small black chick peas, soaked overnight 2 tsp coconut or vegetable oil 1 tsp black mustard seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder Pinch asafoetida 1/2 to 1 hot green chilli, split down the middle 2 dried red chillies broken into large pieces 8 - 10 curry leaves 3 tbsp fresh or fresh frozen (thawed) grated coconut Salt Lemon Juice Small handful coriander, roughly chopped

Vermicelli: 4 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 1 small onion, sliced in half moons 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 4 - 6 fresh chile peppers with stems attached, Serranos are recommended 12 ounces vermicelli, broken into 1 - 2 inch pieces 4 medium tomatoes, quartered 2 cloves garlic, rough chopped 2 teaspoons Chile powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 - 2 teaspoons sea or kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh cilantro, chopped, optional, for serving

* 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed * 5 ounces (6 cups) mixed salad greens * 5 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally * 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler * 1/3 cup fresh basil, large leaves torn * 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (not seasoned) * 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil * 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice * 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger * 1/2 teaspoon honey * Coarse salt * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

So pair fresh vegetables with cooked veggies, combine crisp greens and crunchy toasted seeds, toss fresh herbs into your vinaigrette, spiralize your vegetables for added texture and flair, toss in cubes of velvety avocado.

Ingredients For every three quarts of water add: 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 1 cup of daikon or white radish root and tops (ideal, but optional) 1 cup of winter squash cut into large cubes 1 cup of root vegetables: turnips, parsnips, and rutabagas for sweetness 2 cups of chopped greens: kale, parsley, beet greens, collard greens, chard, dandelion, cilantro or other greens 2 celery stalks 1/2 cup of seaweed: nori, dulse, wakame, kelp, or kombu 1/2 cup of cabbage 4 1/2 - inch slices of fresh ginger 2 cloves of whole garlic (not chopped or crushed) Sea salt, to taste 1 cup fresh or dried shitake or maitake mushrooms Instructions - Add all the ingredients at once and place on a low boil for approximately 60 minutes.

Salads are a wonderful way to pack lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, and greens into one refreshing meal, but what you put on your salad is just as important as what you put in it.

The routine goes like this: buy a local, free - range chicken and some fresh produce on Friday, roast the chicken with root vegetables and blend the greens into a pesto on Saturday, and make homemade chicken stock on Sunday.

Wheatgrass shot Raw, organic cold pressed green juice Coconut oil «icing» (2 TBS coconut oil, 1 tsp organic cacao, 1 TBS organic raw honey, 1 tsp almond milk — stir for 30 seconds and enjoy) Dates stuffed with almond butter or other nut butter Organic dark chocolate chips or carob chips Sweet vegetables — yams, sweet potatoes, squash (cut into chunks or fries, sprinkle with cinnamon and bake) Smoothies (mix whatever you have in the kitchen such as fresh or frozen fruit, ice, coconut water or nut milk, avocado, kale or spinach, carob powder or raw cacao, nut butter, seeds, etc.) Craving something SALTY?

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 large garlic cloves, minced, divided 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel 1 1/3 cups Israeli couscous 1 3/4 cups (or more) vegetable broth 14 ounces slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut diagonally into 3 / 4 - inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups) 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1 / 2 - inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 cup shelled fresh green peas or frozen, thawed 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Whether you have a green thumb or not, introducing the basics of gardening, nature and fresh vegetables into your early childhood program can have a positive effect on your students, parents and staff.