Vegetable Side Dishes
Simple Pickles
May 7, 2020 - Category: Recipes, Vegetable Side Dishes
Lacto-fermented vegetables are far less acidic than typical commercial pickled goods, which are generally conserved in white vinegar and pasteurized, thus, lacking in beneficial bacteria vital to intestinal balance*. Eat lacto-fermented foods as a condiment - a great aid to overall digestion, especially with heavier meals of meat or fish. 2/3 cup pure water, preferably…Simple Pickles
Read more...Roasted Radishes & Leeks with Thyme
May 7, 2020 - Category: Recipes, Vegetable Side Dishes
Here's a pleasant way to get your bitters:2 bunches radishes (approx. 1 lb.), cut in half if small, or quartered if large 2 tablespoons butter from grass-fed animals - let soften at room temperature ½ teaspoon unrefined salt (seasalt, Celtic, Himalayan) ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large leek, white and light green part…Roasted Radishes & Leeks with Thyme
Read more...Mushroom Medley
May 7, 2020 - Category: Recipes, Vegetable Side Dishes
Mix several varieties of mushrooms for optimum flavor and health benefits. Amounts are very flexible, so follow your whims….About 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 2 tbs. or so butter from grass-fed animals About 1 tbs. each fresh thyme and oregano, roughly chopped; or, if no choice, 1 tsp. each dried, though fresh herbs are best…Mushroom Medley
Read more...Kale Chips
May 7, 2020 - Category: Recipes, Vegetable Side Dishes
Should you be eating all vegetables raw every chance you get? No, actually. Contrary to the belief of many smoothie/salad afficionados, kale, for example, is not a good choice for raw eating. A little is okay, of course, but overloading on this, as has become, for many today, almost a religion, can create thyroid problems.…Kale Chips
Read more...Cheesy Brussels Sprouts*
May 7, 2020 - Category: Recipes, Vegetable Side Dishes
1 lb. Brussels sprouts, stem end removed, cut in halves 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese Steam Brussels sprouts until crisp-tender (about 5-7 minutes). In a shallow baking dish, combine cooked sprouts and chopped tomatoes. Sprinkle or grate nutmeg over and top with the grated cheese. Broil in the…Cheesy Brussels Sprouts*
Read more...Brussel Sprout/Tomato Melt
May 7, 2020 - Category: Recipes, Vegetable Side Dishes
1 lb. Brussel sprouts, stems removed, cut in halves 2 tomatoes, chopped 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 cup grated, unsalted cheddar cheese (organic now available in most health food stores) Steam brussel sprouts for 5 - 7 minutes ('til just tender). Remove to a shallow baking dish. Combine sprouts with chopped tomatoes. Sprinkle (or grate)…Brussel Sprout/Tomato Melt
Read more...Basic Buckwheat
May 7, 2020 - Category: Recipes, Vegetable Side Dishes
1 cup raw or roasted buckwheat groats 1 3/4 cups pure (preferably distilled) water 1-2 Tbsp butter from grass-fed animals, to taste, unsalted 1/2 tsp unrefined salt, or to taste Rinse buckwheat well and drain (easiest to use a colander and let excess water drain off). In a medium saucepan, combine buckwheat with 1¾ cups…Basic Buckwheat
Read more...Baked Acorn Squash With Filling
May 7, 2020 - Category: Recipes, Vegetable Side Dishes
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Wash squash and cut in half. Remove the seeds. Place the halves on a baking sheet cut side down and bake for 45 minutes. Turn over and fill with favorite filling. Bake another 15-20 minutes. To serve cut each half in half again. Filling ideas: Any fruit you wish. Raisins,…Baked Acorn Squash With Filling
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