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Soupe in its Pumpkin

From ‘FestFood’, put together by Action Concertée pour la Sécurité Alimentaire (ACSA) in Pointe Saint-Charles in 2007-2008. When I was a facilitator for community gardens with ACSA, we had the project of making a cookbook by and for participating gardeners,  Here is one of my favorite recipes taken from this volume. 1 pumpkin (or squash) a few slices of bacon or caramelized onions 2 cups of vegetables (beans, carrots, celery, zucchini, etc.) 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock curry to…

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Enchiladas Verdes

1/2 white onion, chopped Enchiladas Verdes 2 bone-in chicken breast halves 2 cups chicken broth 1/4 white onion 1 clove garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed 5 serrano peppers 1/4 white onion 1 clove garlic 1 pinch salt 12 corn tortillas 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup crumbled queso fresco 1/2 white onion, chopped 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped Directions 1. In a saucepan, combine chicken breast with chicken broth, one quarter onion, a clove of…

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Orzo with Swiss Chard

Taken from http://www.ricardocuisine.com Thanks to Ludmilla for the suggestion! Ingredients: 250 ml (1 cup) of orzo 10 stems of Swiss chard with leaves 3 tbsp. Olive oil 45 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chicken broth Salt and pepper Preparation: In a saucepan, cook the orzo in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. Mince the stems and leaves of Swiss chard and set aside separately. In the same saucepan, soften the Swiss chard stems in oil…

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Bounty Rice

From Simply in Season by Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-Wert Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 1/2 to 1 pound ground beef or pork 1 cup onion (chopped) 1 cup green pepper (chopped) 1 L canned tomatoes 4 cups Chinese cabbage (shredded) 3 cups cooked rice 1 tsp salt ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried basil 3 cloves garlic (minced) ½ cup sour cream 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded) Preparation: Sauté meat in large frypan with onion and pepper until meat…

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Chunky Tomatillo Salsa

From Food in Jars by Marisa McClellan Makes 3 (1-pint/500mL) jars Ingredients 4 lbs / 1.8 kg tomatillos, husked, washed, and finely chopped 1 cup finely chopped onion 3-4 jalapeno peppers, minced (seeds removed for a milder salsa) 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced Preparation Put jars in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Combine the tomatillos, onion, jalapenos, and garlic…

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Crispy Garlic Crumbs

From Rebar Modern Food Cookbook by Audrey Alsterberg and Wanda Urbanowicz Makes ~1 cup These savory breadcrumbs are a delicious topping to a whole range of dishes: pastas, casseroles, steamed veggies… Let your imagination, and your love for garlic guide you! Ingredients 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cracked pepper 2 tbsp olive oil Preparation Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.  Spread onto a baking sheet and…

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Spaghettini all’arrabbiata

with whole wheat pasta, fresh basil and garlic crumbs From Rebar Modern Food Cookbook by Audrey Alsterberg and Wanda Urbanowicz Serves 4 Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, or white parts of a bunch of green onions 1 1/2 tsp salt 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp red chile flakes, or more to taste 1 cup red table wine 1 x 28oz can whole or diced tomatoes 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced, or cherry…

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Roasted Hakurei Turnips with Israeli Couscous Salad

From noteatingoutinny.com Makes 3-4 servings 1 bunch hakurei turnips with fresh-looking greens 1 cup Israeli couscous 1 garlic clove, minced pinch of optional red chili flakes 1/4 cup chopped red onion juice from half a lemon 4-5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Trim radishes from greens leaving a small stub of the stems attached. Wash both well to remove dirt. Halve each turnip, keeping the long tails intact. Finely chop the…

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Rapini and Cannellini Beans

From The Greengrocer’s Kitchen, by Pete Luckett Serves 4 This recipe can be served as a quick pasta sauce, or can be spooned over thick slices of crusty white bread or focaccia. Ingredients: 1Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely 5 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped coarsely, or 1 can of stewed tomatoes 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 bunch of rapini, rinsed, trimmed and chopped coarsely 1 19-oz (540mL) can of cannellini beans, drained a pinch…

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Nut-Stuffed Delicata Squash

Adapted from myrecipes.com Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter 1 onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp    salt 1 tsp     dried sage 3 Tbsp chopped walnuts 3 Tbsp chopped pistachios 1/3 cup chopped almonds 3 Tbsp chopped pine nuts 3 Tbsp plain yogurt 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 Delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add…

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