Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beets 2 cups shredded beet greens 1 large orange 2 tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds, toasted Directions Wash and dry beet roots and greens. Shred greens [...]
Apple Cole Slaw
Ingredients 3 cups chopped cabbage 1 unpeeled sweet apple, cored and chopped 1 unpeeled tart apple, cored and chopped 2 carrots, grated 2 green onions, finely chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste Directions In a large bowl, combine cabbage, red apple, green apple, carrot, red bell [...]
Polenta with Italian Sausage
Ingredients 4 cups water 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound Italian sausage 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese Directions Combine water, cornmeal and salt in a double boiler or heavy saucepan; bring [...]
Polenta with Shiitake Mushroom Topping
Ingredients 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1/2 small onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or other herbs of your choice Directions In a heavy saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil [...]
Candied Pecans
Ingredients 1 pound pecans, shelled into halves or pieces 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons fresh ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or [...]


