Directions: Scrub parsnips and carrots, but do not peel. Cut into large chunks. Sauté one medium onion in 1 tablespoon of water and one teaspoon of macadamia nut or extra virgin olive oil. Join sautéed onion with cut up parsnips and carrots, cover with water, and boil 30 minutes. Add a dash (a dash) of Celtic sea salt or tamari if permitted. Add a smidgen … [Read more...]

Ingredients: Serves 4 2 parsnips, cut into 1/2 inch long diagonals 1 teaspoon corn oil, sunflower oil or olive oil 1/3 cup fresh parsley 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1-1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Shoyu soy sauce, to taste Directions: Steam parsnips, for 5-10 minutes or until tender. Combine oil, parsley, thyme in a … [Read more...]

Who on a cold wintry day, would not find a nice hot bowl of minestrone soup appealing? It is so nutritious and warming, and created as in recipe below, can serve as a one pot meal in itself. This recipe does not include tomatoes, which are acidic and cooling to the body, but if you must add ground peeled tomatoes, you might want to omit the soy sauce and add a few pinches of … [Read more...]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole grain noodles 1-2" piece of kombu 1/4 cup kidney beans, soaked 6-8 hours 1/4 cup navy beans, soaked 6-8 hours 6 cups water 1 onion, diced 1/2 cup string beans, cut in 1" lengths 1 stalk celery 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup sweet corn, fresh or frozen 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 tablespoons sesame or olive oil miso paste (1/2-1 teaspoon per cup of … [Read more...]

Miso is a smooth, dark puree made from soybeans, barley or rice with salt that is aged. Barley miso is used most often in daily cooking. If you are just starting to use miso, try Mellow Barley/Sweet White miso or Chick Peaso. These white and yellow misos are lighter and sweeter tasting. Other excellent misos are "hatcho" and "natto." Miso is primarily used in soups like … [Read more...]