Pumpkin Soup

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp. fennel

2 tsp. cumin

2 tsp. coriander

2 tsp. ginger

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. red pepper flakes

2 tsp Dk brown Sugar

3 quarts pumpkin, 1-2" chunks

2 Tbsp. garlic, fresh and minced

1 tsp. salt, to taste

1 can light coconut milk

2 or 3 cans of  vegetable broth

2 limes, juice of

1. Combine all powdered spices first. Heat oil slightly in stockpot. Add spices and cook over low heat for 1 minute. Add pumpkin, garlic and salt and stir to coat with spices.

2. Add 1 quart broth and bring to boil. Lower to simmer, stirring occasionally, until pumpkin is soft.

3. Add coconut milk and heat gently.

4. Puree mixture in food processor, blender or with an immersion blender. Add stock to achieve desired consistency.

5. Add lime juice after pureed, if desired. Adjust salt and black pepper to taste.

6. Garnish with  green chives,

 Other suggestions:  A dab of Sour Cream, grated  sharp cheese, or some raisins

 

Ingredients

Directions

 

 

Fresh Blueberry and Cranberry Relish

Vegetarian Turkey Roast and Stuffing

Stuffed Nut Roast
The Roast:
olive oil
waxed paper or parchment paper
1 1/2 cups ground pecans
1 1/2 cups ground raw cashews
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup quick cook oats
2 cups finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 tbsp. poultry seasoning
2 or 3 dashes of soy sauce
black pepper to taste

This is one of those recipes that no matter how much you make, it is never enough. Our family loves them, You can also back off the heat on the peanut sauce if you want to..This can be done on the grill, ( I grill all year round, even in the snow, I just have to shovel the deck off first!)  This can be done as a quickie meal/appetizer.

Spicy Asian Shrimp Simply and Easy to prepare, makes a great meal or appetizer

Ingredients:

•         2lbs jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined ( can be cooked with shell on and peeled later)
•          3 tbs lemon juice
•           salt and pepper to taste
•          1/2 can beer
•          4 medium garlic cloves
•          1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
•          1/4 cup orange juice
•            3 TBS minced fresh ginger
•         2 TBS extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1.      Chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting properties.
2.      Peel and devein shrimp. or could with shell and peel when you eat them
3.      Rub shrimp with salt and pepper.
4.      Heat beer over medium-low heat in a stainless steel skillet
5.     When beer begins to steam, add shrimp, red pepper flakes, orange juice,and ginger and sauté. Stir frequently. After 3  minutes, turn the shrimp over and add garlic. Sauté until shrimp are pink and opaque throughout (approximately 3 minutes). Shrimp cook quickly, so watch your cookng time. They become tough if overcooked.
6. Serves 4

For almost 25 years this has been a well kept secret.This is the best chili we have ever had.

What is it?

The Salad Cellars Chili Recipe

2 lbs. ground beef
1 whole clove of garlic peeled and chopped
1 green pepper
1 whole onion
2 large cans of chopped tomatoes
1/2 can tomato paste
2 large cans kidney beans (light or dark)
1 jar of salsa (your choice)
2 tablespoons chili powder (add more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (add more to taste if needed)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Tapatío Salsa (avail. at most markets)
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon Adobo Spice
 salt to taste
Brown ground beef in an 8 quart pot, along with the garlic, onion (chopped),  green pepper (chopped). Drain off any extra fat. Add tomatoes, kidney beans and tomato paste. Followed by all other ingredients. Cook on low heat for at least three hours, but remember the longer you cook chili-the better it tastes. If you are someone that cannot tolerate food that is too hot or too spicy, add less chili powder, red pepper and Tapatio.
For those of you who like it “HOT” add more!
Makes about 10 servings.
Serve over rice and top with shredded Monterey Jack Cheese (you can pop it in the microwave for a few seconds to melt the cheese), top with chopped raw onion

10 Minute Apple Sauce

6 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
6 Fuji apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
2 cup unfiltered apple juice
4 tablespoons cognac or brandy or a flavored liquer (such as raspberry or strawberry or apricot)
4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  
In a  microwave-safe container with a lid combine apples with all other ingredients. Close lid, leaving one corner of lid open to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high for 10 minutes.
Using a hand blender or potato masher, blend to desired consistency. Serve hot immediately or chill for later use.

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Seed Salsa

 Heat a large, dry skillet over high heat and add pumpkin seeds, garlic and jalapenos,chipoltles. Stir until toasted and the seeds begin to pop, about 1-2 minutes. Add the oil and onion and saute until the    onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes and cilantro, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Season with salt. Set aside to cool.

Transfer to a food processor and puree in batches until smooth. Serve room temperature.

 

 

Prep Time:  20 minutes

FETTUCCINE TURKEY CARBONARA
1 tbsp. Olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
*1 pound sliced or shopped turkey
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 eggs
1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package cooked fettuccine, hot
Chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Heat oil in saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and turkey, cook 3 minutes over low heat.
Add Wine And continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes.
Place eggs in a bowl and whisk. Add pepper, both cheeses and mix well. Pour mixture over drained, hot pasta, mix and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in turkey mixture, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Serves 4 to 6
*Prosciutto can be used in place of the turkey, (for a traditional carbonara), or eliminated to make this a vegetarian dish.

 This is a a great non dairy dessert with a creamy texture.Relatively simple to make,

1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for pan

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound broccoli rabe, florets and tender stems coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/4 cup chopped pitted calamata olives
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups half-and-half or whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds homemade or packaged corn bread, cut into
2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
1 cup fresh ricotta cheese (optional)
6 ounces grated Gruyère cheese (1 1/2 cups).

Oil a 9-by 13-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until broccoli rabe is very tender, about 3 minutes longer. (If mixture looks watery when rabe is done, let simmer uncovered for a minute to dry it out.) Transfer to a bowl and stir in roasted pepper and olives.
Make a custard by whisking together eggs, half-and-half or milk, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper.
Spread corn-bread cubes in prepared dish. Scatter vegetable mixture over corn bread. Dot with dollops of ricotta. Pour custard evenly over corn bread. Sprinkle with Gruyère. Cover baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
When ready to bake strata, remove it from refrigerator and let rest at room temperature while oven preheats to 350 degrees. Bake until firm and golden on top, about 45 to 55 minutes. Cool at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve hot or warm.
Serves 8 to 10 main-course servings or 15 side-dish servings.

For those of you who look forward to your Thanksgiving Dinner-all year long--with Turkey. The recipes below would make wonderful accompaniments to your meal. And of course to all of our friends and readers who are vegetarian's the options are more plentiful!        The recipes below were some of my favorites as a child, but the recipes have now grown up as well.  Editors note.. I am not completely sure where these recipes came from or how they got here, but because they looked pretty tasty i thought i would share.. when we changed over our website mysterious content just appeared.. Enjoy

     “To Each His Own.”  - Cicero

*All vegan, vegetarian and non-dairy products recommended, can be substituted using conventional products.

Caramel Pumpkin Seeds

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup hulled (green) pumpkin seeds, toasted preparation
Preheat oven to 250°F. Lightly oil a large sheet of foil on a baking sheet and keep warm in oven.

Here’s a great Halloween soup and a perfect opportunity to entice your kids with any variety of winter squash in a bowl of—

Gypsy Soup

Measurements don’t have to be exact, substitutions may be made (within reason) adjusting spices, appropriate to the preferences of your family. This is a quick, delicious, nutritious soup for all seasons.

4 tablespoons olive oil or butter
2 cups chopped onion
3 cloves chopped garlic
1/2 cup celery
2 1/4 cups chopped and peeled winter squash, carrots or
sweet   potatoes, or mix all 3
3/4 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped (canned tomatoes can be used)
1 1/2 cups drained, canned chick peas
1/2 cup peas
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
Suggested spices:
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. paprika
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon tamari
dash cinnamon
dash cayenne pepper
chipolte sauce
lemon or lime
a bit of sugar if needed
Saute garlic and onions in the olive oil or butter. Add vegetables. Mix. Add seasonings and stock, simmer. Add tamari and continue to cook very slowly until vegetables are tender.
serves 4 to 6