Bev's Recipe Collection

• 1/4 C olive oil
• 2 T fresh lemon juice
• 2 T balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 t Dijon mustard
• 1 to 2 t honey
• salt and black pepper, to taste

In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together. Set aside.

• 2 bunches kale, stemmed and washed
• drizzle of olive oil
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 C feta cheese (or finely shredded Parmesan)
• 1/3 C toasted walnut (or pecan or almond) pieces, or sunflower seeds
• 1/3 C golden raisins (or dried cranberries or fresh berries, apple slices, pear slices, avocado)

Chop the washed kale and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the kale with a little bit of olive oil. Sprinkle with a little salt and massage with your clean fingers until the kale softens a bit. (This makes the kale less bitter.)

Drizzle the dressing over the kale and toss well. Add the cheese, nuts, and fruit. Toss again and serve.

Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The dressing keeps in the fridge for up to a week.

adapted from twopeasandtheirpod.com

• 2 C warm water (not hot or cold)
• 4 1/2 t dry yeast (2 packages)
• 1/4 C olive oil
• 1/4 C honey
• 4 t salt
• 3 eggs (reserve 1 1/2 T egg white)
• 7 1/2 C flour

Put warm water in mixer. Add yeast and allow to soften. Add oil, honey, and salt. Blend in the eggs (minus the reserved white). Add 3 cups flour; mix to avoid lumps. Let rest 5 minutes. Gradually add the rest of the flour (4 1/2 cups). Knead 3 minutes in mixer (10 minutes by hand). Cover and leave in a warm place for about 90 minutes. Shape. Braid on cookie sheet (or place in pans). Sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds, if desired. Let rise 1 hour. Brush on reserved egg. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes. (A hollow sound when you tap the bottom indicates the bread is done.)

Makes 2 large loaves or 3 average loaves

Adapted from Celebrating Biblical Feasts by Martha Zimmerman

• 2 T stone ground mustard
• 2 T apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 C olive oil
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 10 oz. mixed salad greens
• 2 Bartlett pears, diced
• 4 oz. Gouda cheese, diced
• 1 C coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/2 C raisins (or cranberries)

In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Top with pears and Gouda. Pour dressing over the top and gently toss. Sprinkle with walnuts and raisins. Makes 12 servings.

Salad:

• 1 or 2 heads romaine lettuce–rinsed, dried and chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped (I used orange)
• 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 cup crumbled feta
• 5 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved

Combine salad ingredients in a bowl, adjusting ammounts as desired.

Salad Dressing:

• 1/2 cup + 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 3/4 tsp pepper
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp Dijon-style mustard

Mix (or shake) all ingredients together in a jar or sealed caraffe. Pour over salad. Store in fridge.

recipes from All Recipes–the salad, the dressing

Salad:

• 4 sweet potatoes
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 heaping teaspoons cumin & chili powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 (14 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
• tortilla corn chips

Dressing:

• 1 avocado
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cilantro leaves (or more)
• 2 small cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• a splash of lime juice

Instructions:

Peel the potatoes and chop into bite-sized pieces and place on large tray lined with parchment paper. Mix the olive oil, cumin, and chili powder together. Drizzle over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes, stir. Turn oven up to 425 and bake for 10-15 more minutes, or until potatoes are barely roasted brown (or as desired).

Meanwhile, pulse the dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.

Toss the beans, corn, lettuce, and sweet potatoes in a big bowl, and serve with the avocado dressing and tortilla chips. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy! 🙂

recipe from Pinch of Yum

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3/4 cup canned sweetcorn, drained (about half a 15 oz. can)
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup salsa (I used Newman’s Own pineapple salsa)
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 Tbs lemon juice
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning
• salt and pepper, to taste

Additional Toppings:

• fresh parsley or cilantro
• tortilla chips

Directions:

Stir together all the ingredients. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.

From Blog of Joy

Here is a quick, healthy, delicious, and easily adaptable vegetarian lunch!

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbsp each of mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, and mustard (or some combination to make a 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 tsp each of cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder (or whatever spices you’d like!)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup diced tomato
• 2 Tbs finely chopped celery

Directions:

In a small bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until partly pasty.

Blend in the liquids (whatever combination you want).

Add the rest of the ingredients. Adjust the seasonings to taste. I garnish with extra chili powder.

Excellent on pita chips or in pitas (or gluten free creacker) with lettuce or avocado, but any bread will do! You can be creative with this recipe, but I love this combination! 🙂

From Blog of Joy

Salad:

• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 4 cups roughly chopped cabbage
• 3 cups shredded carrots
• 3 cups shredded papaya
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
• 5 green onion, diced
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
• 1 cup chopped peanuts

Dressing:

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup sucanat (or brown sugar)
• 2 Tbs lime juice
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup water

Directions:

Combine the salad ingredients except for the chopped peanuts in a large bowl.Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and serve fresh or chilled.

Adapted from www.pinchofyum.com

2 cups rotini pasta, dry
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz organic sweetcorn, drained and rinsed
1/2 red bell pepper, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 mango, peeled and diced
1/2 cup medium salsa
1/4 cup olive oil
1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
juice from 1 lime (about 2 Tbs lime juice)
handful of fresh cilantro leaves
salt to taste

Cook and cool pasta. Combine all ingredients and chill. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

From www.blogofjoy.com

1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 C mango, diced
1 C sweet red bell pepper, diced
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 C cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 C fresh lime juice
1 T olive oil
1 seeded jalapeno pepper, diced fine or hot sauce to taste (I use 1/2 of a jalapeno)
salt to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Toss and serve.

Note: We especially love this salad served with Taco Salad.

from About.com