Tag Archives: chard

Cannellini & Garbanzo Minestrone Soup, with Basil & Dark Greens

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, May 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Soups & Stocks Menu; 2. Minestrone Soup; 3. Pasta e Fagioli (Soup); 4. Beans, Peas (Dried): Basic, Cooked; 5. Kidney Beans, Red or White (Cannellini), Cooked; 6. Soaking, Sprouting, Beans & Other Legumes Includes: … Continue reading →

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Pot-Roast Leg of Lamb, Greek Style, with Lemon, Oregano & Roasted Potatoes

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Its no secret that Greek food is one of my favorites; so rich in flavors and so healthful. I have several Greek lamb recipes on this site (see Mediterranean Menu). Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) is … Continue reading →

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Avocado & Kale Smoothie

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, March 2015 (Source of photo, right, unknown) My morning smoothies have changed over the years as I slowly replace processed ingredients (like protein powders) with fresh ingredients. This recipe, from Mercola’s website (1) takes the smoothie even further … Continue reading →

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Spinach Enchiladas Suizas

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; 2. Casseroles & One-Dish Meals Menu; 3. Ethnic Foods Menu; 4. Chile Sauce: Red or Green Ever since I first discovered it in Anna Thomas’s … Continue reading →

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Creamed Collard Greens

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Sides & Condiments Menu; 2. Basic Braised Greens; 3. Braised Cabbage with Redeye Gravy I’m always looking for new ways to prepare dark green leafy veggies, as they are … Continue reading →

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Braised Spinach with Chickpeas, Spanish Style

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Soupe au Pistou (2 Versions) See also: 1. Cooked Chickpeas; 2. Chickpea (Garbanzo) & Spinach Casserole; 3. Braised Greens (About); 4. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 5. Vegetarian & Bean Menu Chickpeas/garbanzos are one of the most nutritious of the legumes, … Continue reading →

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Chickpea (Garbanzo) & Spinach Casserole

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) It was 1981, I had just gotten a new cookbook:  A Passion For Vegetables, by Vera Gewanter (© 1980), and was headed for the Oregon Coast for a long weekend.  I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Braised Greens (About)

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Your doctor has probably advised that you eat more dark green leafy vegetables.  There are many reasons for this advice; see below, for a few. Although many people prefer to eat greens … Continue reading →

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