Entries by NatashaPACO

Runner Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS 3-4 lbs of mature runner beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup of roasted tomatoes 1 large yellow or white onion, diced 2 tbsp crushed garlic 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup chopped parsley S&P 32 oz chicken broth DIRECTIONS Heat stockpot with olive oil. Add onion and sauteé until translucent, about 10 mins. Add […]

Winter Squash Soup

INGREDIENTS 2 large squash, (winter, butternut, a few acorn) 6 cloves of garlic, unpeeled 1 large yellow or white onion, diced 1 tbsp diced sage 4 stalks celery, diced S&P 32 oz chicken broth DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out and discard the seeds. Place squash cut side down […]

Roasted Zucchini Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS 1 zucchini (use veggetti) 1 yellow squash (use veggetti) 1/8 cup olive oil Salt tsp crushed red pepper 2 tbsp dried herb mix 4 tbsp grated cheddar cheese DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients except the cheddar cheese. Lay out on a large baking sheet. Top with cheddar and olive oil. Roast for 12 […]

Dilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

INGREDIENTS 2 zucchini, cut in 1″ rounds 1-2 summer squash, cut in 1″ rounds 1 cup minced fresh dill 1 tbsp butter olive oil S&P 1 tbsp granulated garlic juice from 1 lemon DIRECTIONS Slice the zucchini and yellow squash. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Don’t crowd the pan. I do this in […]

Sautéed Runner Beans

INGREDIENTS 5 fresh medium sizes tomatoes, chopped 4 cups runner and or bush beans, stems removed 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium sweet onion, julienned 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 handful of fresh oregano, chopped salt, to taste 1 tsp crushed red pepper DIRECTIONS Coat a large frying pan with olive oil […]

Blackberry Cobbler Mini Muffins

INGREDIENTS 16 ounces of fresh or frozen blackberries 1 cup gluten-free pancake flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup milk DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F convection Mix pancake flour, sugar and milk, add blackberries. Spoon mixture in to 24 cup mini muffin tins (about 3 blackberries per cup). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into […]

Blueberry Zucchini Muffins

INGREDIENTS 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp salt 1 cup oats, ground in to flour 1 cup almonds, ground in to flour 2 cups zucchini, grated 1 pint fresh blueberries DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F Beat 2 egg whites until they form soft peaks. Add sugar slowly while continuing to […]

Veggie Burgers

INGREDIENTS 1 cup diced portobello mushrooms 1 cup diced squash 1 cup diced cauliflower 1 cup diced broccoli 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 16 oz can black beans, rinsed and split in 1/2 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or millet 1/2 cup mixed hemp hearts and chia seeds 1 tbsp mixed dried herbs 1 tbsp tamari sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire […]