Tag Archives: quinoa

Letting the Vegetables Shine

By Alexa | Published: June 13, 2010
Let the dinners of fresh, local, organic vegetables begin! The Forest Hills Tuv Ha’aretz CSA kicked off a couple of weeks ago, and we have been really enjoying all the early summer vegetables. When the vegetables start rolling in, it really puts the “you-don’t-have-to-do-much-to-fresh-ingredients” principle into use, ’cause it’s true! With veggies this fresh, it [...]
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Making a Pantry Staple from Scratch (Quinoa-Stuffed Grape Leaves)

By Alexa | Published: January 11, 2010
I love stuffed grape leaves (dolmas), and I always have at least a couple of cans stocked in the pantry. While dolmas can technically be stuffed with anything, I’m referring to the grape leaves that are stuffed with rice and various herbs, usually bought canned soaked in oil. Dolmas are one of the few ready-to-eat [...]
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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

By Alexa | Published: April 11, 2009
Passover can easily become a monotonous week of matzoh brei, potatoes, and gefilte fish, but after discovering last year that quinoa does not fall under the category of “kitniyot” (it is kosher for passover), I developed this vegan friendly dish that can add a little color and variety to the 8 days of passover (and [...]
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Miso/Sesame Roasted Tempeh

By Alexa | Published: January 28, 2009
Tempeh is a wonderful soy-based protein that holds up very well to roasting. Think of tempeh as a fridge pantry item since it stays good for months.  Keep in mind that since it is a fermented/cultured product, when you open the package, it might have some slight discoloration—have no fear, this is natural and part [...]
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Clean Cooking: Steamed Veggies, Whole Grains & Tofu

By Alexa | Published: August 6, 2008
Tonight was clean cooking night at our house. There’s really nothing like some simply steamed vegetables with a whole grain to make you feel great from the inside out. It couldn’t be easier to make–even if you have no/few fresh veggies on hand. Our fridge is under-stocked right now and I would usually use some [...]
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