I believe collard greens have a bum rap. The fact that they are not a part of everyone’s normal repertoire of veggies is unfortunate. Collards are a cruciferous vegetable; in the same family as broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. They are ranked highest among the most … [Read more...]
Quinoa-Vegetable Soup
This recipe was originally printed in You Won't Believe It's Vegan! by Lacey Sher and Gail Doherty. I've made it for my family and they loved it! Ingredients 2 carrots, peeled and diced 4 stalks celery, diced 1 ½ medium-size onions, diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive … [Read more...]
Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatora)
This is one of my favorite recipes because, like Pot Roast, it tastes even better the next day. If you make it in advance, transfer it to an oven proof baking dish overnight (preferably pottery, not metal) and then when you are ready to make dinner, remove it from fridge and let stand at room … [Read more...]
Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli Rabe is high in vitamins C, K, and A, as well as dietary fiber; it also contains multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties, such as diindolylmethane and small amounts of selenium. A single serving provides more than 30 mg of Vitamin C. A high intake of broccoli has been found to … [Read more...]
