Easy Bok Choy Stir Fry

Here's a simple, yet super delicious, way to prepare bok choy.

INGREDIENTS

• 1-1.5lb bok choy

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 3-4 garlic cloves, sliced or minced

• 2-3 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce (OR soy sauce with sesame oil)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: sesame oil and sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the bok choy in half lengthwise, in quarters or bite-sized pieces. Rinse well and drain. (Don’t dry the bok choy as the water will help steam in the pan).

2. Heat oil in a large pan and sauté the garlic for about 15-20 seconds and set aside.

3. Arrange the bok choy cut side down in a single layer, cover, and steam for about 3 minutes on medium low heat. Flip over, drizzle some of the teriyaki sauce and cook for a few minutes until crisp tender, adding salt and pepper to taste. Stir in garlic and optional sesame oil.

4. Transfer to a serving platter and top with sesame seeds before serving.”

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Enjoy!

Roasted Butternut Soup

Check out this great recipe from www.plantyou.com with this fantastically delicious roasted butternut squash soup!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 large butternut squash, seeds removed, halved and scored

• 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered

• 3 heads garlic, tops sliced off

• 3 sprigs thyme

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp Salt & pepper

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 ½ cup vegetable broth

• ½ tsp minced ginger

• ½ tsp turmeric

• 1 cup full fat coconut milk, or vegan heavy cream

GARNISH:

• Pumpkin seeds

• Thyme sprigs

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Add the squash, onion, garlic and thyme to the baking sheet. Drizzle everything lightly with olive oil and add paprika, salt and pepper. Roast for 40 minutes, until the squash is fully cooked. If the onion and garlic are cooked before the squash, remove them from the sheet pan and allow the squash to cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Add the squash, apart from the skin, and remaining ingredients to a large pot. Using an immersion blender, combine until you have a smooth, creamy soup, adjusting the amount of broth to achieve a desired consistency. Enjoy immediately.

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Enjoy!

Arugula Strawberry Salad

INGREDIENTS (for 4 people)
SALAD

• ⅔ cup sliced or slivered almonds

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 10 ounces arugula greens

• 8 ounces strawberries, hulled and quartered or chopped

• 1 avocado chopped

• 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese

• ⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios, chopped

CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

• 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

• 1 garlic clove, freshly grated

• pinch kosher salt and pepper

• 1/2 cup olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Place the almonds in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and cook, stirring often, until the sugar melts and is caramely, coating all of the almonds - about 6 to 8 minutes. Don’t take your eyes off of this as they can burn quickly! Transfer the almonds to a piece of parchment paper to let them cool. Break them into pieces if they are clumped.

2. Toss the arugula with a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add in the strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios and sugared almonds. Drizzle on the dressing and toss well. Serve immediately!
   
   Champagne vinaigrette

3. Combine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, dijon, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk together. Stream in the olive oil while constantly whisking until the dressing comes together. Store in the fridge for up to one week.

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Enjoy!

Kale Harvest Salad

Here’s an super tasty way to enjoy kale. Check out Pameala’s website for more cooking ideas (pamelasalzman.com)

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tsp minced shallot

• ½ tsp salt

• A few twists of freshly ground black pepper

• 2 TBS apple cider vinegar

• 2 TBS apple juice

• 2 tsp maple syrup

• 6-7 TBS olive oil

• 2 bunches kale, about 12--14 oz, washed and dried

• ⅔ c pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the dressing: whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl until emulsified or place all dressing ingredients in a glass jar with a lid and shake until emulsified. Can be made several days in advance.

2. Strip the kale leaves from the stems and compost or discard the stems. Finely shred the leaves with a sharp knife. Place in a serving bowl.

3. Add enough dressing to coat the kale lightly. Massage the dressing into the kale leaves with your hands to soften the leaves. Add the croutons, pecans, pickled onions, and dried cranberries.

Find directions for pickled onions and cornbread croutons on Pamela’s site:pamelasalzman.com/harvest-kale-salad-cornbread-croutons-recipe/

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Rich, creamy, super cheesy, and ready in just 30 minutes (loveandlemons.com)

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups whole milk or unsweetened almond milk

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 3 cups chopped broccoli florets

• 1 large carrot, julienned or finely chopped

• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, about 2 heaping cups

• Homemade croutons, for serving, optional

DIRECTIONS:

1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and several grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, then sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the flour turns golden. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously.

2. Add the broth, broccoli, carrot, and mustard and stir to combine. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. 


3. Gradually add the cheese, stirring after each addition, until all the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. Season to taste and serve with croutons, if desired.

Enjoy!

Charred sugar snaps, whipped ricotta, mint and caper salsa

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups of sugar snap peas

• 1 cup of ricotta

• Zest of one lemon

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• Good pinch of sea salt

For the salsa:

• Handful of mint, leaves

• Handful parsley or coriander, leaves

• 1 tbsp capers, rinsed

• 1 clove garlic, grated

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Good pinch of salt

• Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine the ricotta, lemon zest, garlic and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

2. Chop the mint and parsley leaves (as fine or rough as is your preference). Finely chop the capers. Add the herbs and capers to a bowl with the garlic, lemon juice and salt and add enough olive oil to achieve a spoonable consistency.

3. Place a clean, dry frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add the sugar snaps and cook for about 3-4 mins either side until they have black char marks. Transfer to a bowl and season lightly with olive oil and sea salt.

4. Spread the ricotta onto a serving plate, top with the sugar snaps and spoon over the salsa.

Enjoy!