Gather up the nearest 8-year-old, who happens to be named Mountain. Ask him what sorts of things should go into a vegetable soup.
3/4 pound baby carrots
1/2 pound frozen chopped broccoli
2 potatoes
1 cup TVP (optional)
6-8 cups vegetable broth
(or 6-8 cups water, and 6-8 cubes vegetable bouillon)
1 tablespoon dehydrated chopped onion
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon MSG
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 bay leaves
Olive oil
Chop the baby carrots into 3rds. Allow Mountain to chop a few; cringe while supervising. Peel the potatoes; chop the potatoes in half the long way, then slice thin. Put the vegetables into a crock pot; add enough water to cover. Crush up bouillon cubes and stir into the soup. Ask Mountain to sniff various herbs and spices, to see which should go into the soup. Cook on "high" for 3 hours. Serve, adding olive oil to taste.
Notes: the TVP was ultimately rejected by Mountain, who ate around it.
Spanish Rice
2+ Roma Tomatoes
1 Medium Onion, peeled and quartered
2 cups rice
1/3 cup canola oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 cups vegtable broth
2 tsp chili powder
14 oz can black beans
1 cup frozen corn
-Preheat oven to 350F
-In a blender or food processor, blend the onion and tomato into a smooth puree. Transfer the puree into a measuring cup. You should have 2 cups of liquid. If not, make up the extra with water. If you have too much, spoon out extra.
-Heat oil in a large straight sided saute pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add rice and fry until translucent and golden.
-Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and jalapenos. Saute until jalapenos are softened and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
-Stir in pureed tomatoes and onions, broth, beans, corn, and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover the pan with the lid and place in the oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Serve warm.
1 Medium Onion, peeled and quartered
2 cups rice
1/3 cup canola oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 cups vegtable broth
2 tsp chili powder
14 oz can black beans
1 cup frozen corn
-Preheat oven to 350F
-In a blender or food processor, blend the onion and tomato into a smooth puree. Transfer the puree into a measuring cup. You should have 2 cups of liquid. If not, make up the extra with water. If you have too much, spoon out extra.
-Heat oil in a large straight sided saute pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add rice and fry until translucent and golden.
-Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and jalapenos. Saute until jalapenos are softened and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
-Stir in pureed tomatoes and onions, broth, beans, corn, and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover the pan with the lid and place in the oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Serve warm.
Creamy Avocado Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic
5 quartered Roma tomatoes
6 cloves garlic, sliced
1lb uncooked pasta
4 cloves garlic, to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (or 2 tbsp dried basil)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 ripe avocados, pitted
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and toss tomatoes and garlic in a bit of olive oil and sea salt. Place cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes while you prepare the rest of the dish. Then set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
3. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce: In a food processor, combine the garlic and basil and pulse to mince.
4. Add the lemon juice, oil, avocado flesh, and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) water.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the pasta and place it back in the pot. Add the avocado sauce and stir until combined. You can gently rewarm the pasta if it has cooled slightly, or simply serve it at room temperature.
6. Top with lemon zest, pepper, and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
based on: http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/31/15-minute-creamy-avocado-pasta/#ixzz3NUZB1C00
6 cloves garlic, sliced
1lb uncooked pasta
4 cloves garlic, to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (or 2 tbsp dried basil)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 ripe avocados, pitted
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and toss tomatoes and garlic in a bit of olive oil and sea salt. Place cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes while you prepare the rest of the dish. Then set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
3. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce: In a food processor, combine the garlic and basil and pulse to mince.
4. Add the lemon juice, oil, avocado flesh, and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) water.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the pasta and place it back in the pot. Add the avocado sauce and stir until combined. You can gently rewarm the pasta if it has cooled slightly, or simply serve it at room temperature.
6. Top with lemon zest, pepper, and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
based on: http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/31/15-minute-creamy-avocado-pasta/#ixzz3NUZB1C00
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Cat and Girl, by Dorothy
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