Tag Archives: Rice

Stuffed Collard Rolls

Eat Your Dark Leafy Greens! Here is a very cool way to use Collard Greens. Most of the time collard greens are braised, steamed, sautéed or fried.  Collards are tough and leathery greens. They may be the heaviest and thickest … Continue reading

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Oven Roasted Beet Risotto

Beets.  We seem to get our fair share of beets in the fall and winter from our storage crops, and quickly and swiftly and are constantly seeking ways to prepare them.  Most of us shy away from beets, as they … Continue reading

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Superfoods From the Garden: Grow it, Cook it, and Achieve the Best Health Ever – Review and Giveaway

Superfoods From the Garden: Grow it, Cook it, and Achieve the Best Health Ever, by Michael van Straten, published by Cico Books.  Is a book full of great gardening tips and nutritional advice for the foods we need to eat … Continue reading

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Spinach Pesto

I know the new Baby Spinach coming our way is so amazing at this time of the year, that many of us just use it in a salad to enjoy the freshness and the beautiful colour and the marvellous scent. … Continue reading

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Roasted Butternut Squash Brown Rice Risotto

This is quite a special risotto.  You must try this! It doesn’t take much effort or fancy ingredients, but it looks good and tastes even better.  Your family and friends will be impressed and call you “quite the cook”.  In … Continue reading

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Vegetable Heaven – Review and Giveaway

Vegetable Heaven, by Mollie Katzen, published by Hyperion.  Boasts having over 200 recipes for uncommon soups, tasty bites, side-by-side dishes, and too many desserts.  There are over 200 reasons why you want to win this book. About the Book “Vegetable … Continue reading

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