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Roasted Wild Mushroom, Lentil and Walnut Pate
This is from Totally Dairy-Free Cooking by Louis Lanza and although I haven't actually tried it yet, it sounds delicious! I have enjoyed most of the recipes from this book, so I'll try it soon, but in the meantime, if anyone's brave enough to try it, be sure to let us know how it is! 3 cups cremini mushrooms 1 Tbs minced garlic 1 Tbs minced shallots 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar Salt and black pepper 1 cup green lentils 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tsp ground bay leaves 1 Tbs umeboshi plum paste (optional) http://www.simply-natural.biz/Mitoku-Ume-Paste.php 2 tsp barley miso 3 Tbs olive oil Toasted pita wedges, rice cakes, or Belgian endive, for serving Preheat oven to 350.Tomato Lentil Soup
Tomato Lentil Soup
adapted from the New Basics Cookbook
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
2 large cans Roma tomatoes (28 oz. each)
6 cups low sodium, non-fat chicken broth or veggie stock
2 cups dried lentils (rinsed)
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup dry red wine
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 cup balsamic (or red wine vinegar)
Curried Lentils with Spinach
Ingredients:- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb spinach leaves, washed, stemmed & chopped
- 14 ounces canned plum tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup fat free cheese
Vegetable and red lentil soup
Ingredients:
2 Tbs mild curry paste
1 can crushed tomatoes
3 cups chicken stock
1 large carrot, chopped finely
2 trimmed celery sticks, chopped finely
1 medium size potato, chopped finely
1 large zucchini, chopped finely
3/4 cup red lentils
1/2 frozen peas
1/3 cup coconut milk
2 Tbs coarsely chopped cilantro
Method:
Cook curry paste in large heated saucepan, stirring until fragrant. Add undrained crushed tomatoes, stock, carrot, celery, potato and zucchini, bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered for 5 minutes.
The real Cinderella story by the Grimm Brothers
The wife of a rich man fell sick, and as she felt that her end was drawing near, she called her only daughter to her bedside and said, "Dear child, be good and pious, and then the good God will always protect you, and I will look down on you from heaven and be near you." Thereupon she closed her eyes and departed. Every day the maiden went out to her mother's grave, and wept, and she remained pious and good.Man lives off nothing for 10 years
COULD YOU SURVIVE WITHOUT MONEY? MEET THE GUY WHO DOES In Utah, a modern-day caveman has lived for the better part of a decade on zero dollars a day. People used to think he was crazy By Christopher Ketcham DANIEL SUELO LIVES IN A CAVE.Children's Parliament Sets an Example for India's Politicians
When the Little Ones Run the Show VARANASI, India, May 13 -- As one of the most popular political figures in this impoverished northeastern Indian city, Tazim Ali fields round-the-clock cellphone calls about such everyday problems as child hunger, domestic violence and caste discrimination. The only thing that's unusual is that Tazim is 9. He's the 4-foot-tall president of the Varanasi children's parliament, the first body of its kind in India, which -- with 75 percent of its population younger than 35 -- is one of the world's most youthful nations.Spice it up!
Want to spice up your holiday? Adding masala chai to your favorite holiday dishes will give them a wonderfully exciting layer of flavor. 1.A Week's Worth of Inexpensive Meals
I just found this blog and thought it was a great idea to share! If nothing else, most of the meals can be made at the last minute, so they're perfect for those nights where you just can't make up your mind what you want to make. And they're good for those times you need to stretch your budget a little bit!
Al Hamra: Pakastani & Indian Restaurant
My new favorite restaurant for take out! I have friends from Pakistan, and whenever they visit me they cook a huge, delectable feast. And this restaurant's food tastes just like it.
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