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For Wine Lovers Only

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:51:46 +0000

There is nothing like the rich, full, deep body of a sauce that has wine in it. Europeans have been using wine in their cooking for centuries, and it lends a very special something to even a simple red sauce or broiled fish dish. Red Wine Reduction Sauce is essence of wine, aromatic with rosemary and slightly sweet. This garnet red glaze is fabulous on seared poultry, fish, or even tofu, and will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It makes a wonderful addition to a holiday table and travels well.

For Wine Lovers Only originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 19:51:46.

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BOYS WILL BE BOYS � OR WILL THEY?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:52:59 +0000

My friend and colleague David Bruce Leonard has been kind enough to let me reprint his article on the chemical poisoning, through plastics, of the male reproductive system.

David's article, "Boys Will Be Boys...Or Will They?" is a sobering look at the course we are on if we continue to support the widespread overuse of plastics in our culture. Please join me in replacing your plastics with glass and stainless steel wherever possible; our future depends on it.

BOYS WILL BE BOYS � OR WILL THEY? originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 18:52:59.

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Jack in the Bean Stalk

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:01:52 +0000

Need a new recipe for green beans that doesn't make you yawn? Green Beans with Mushrooms and Almonds is a savory mix of haricots verts (French beans) shiitake mushrooms, toasted almonds and herbs topped with a crispy coating of garlicky breadcrumbs. It's a great dish for holiday dinners: make the beans and topping ahead of time and put the beans in an oven proof dish, with the breadcrumbs on the side. 15 minutes before dinner, scatter the breadcrumbs over the beans and heat in a 350' oven until everything is warmed through.

Jack in the Bean Stalk originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 15:01:52.

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My, My Maitake

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:42:09 +0000

Maitake mushrooms (also known as Hen of the Woods) are a culinary and medicinal feast. Rich in minerals and some B vitamins, maitakes are also used in Asian medicine as powerful immune enhancers and cancer fighters. Beyond their medicinal properties, these mushrooms are utterly delicious, and have a rich, fragrant, earthy flavor. Try Soba Noodles with Maitake Mushrooms for a simple way to prepare this nutritional powerhouse.

My, My Maitake originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 20:42:09.

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Catch a Cauliflower Curry

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:30:03 +0000

Aloo Gobiis a traditional East Indian dish of potatoes, cauliflower and curry that turns up in many dishes, including samosas, West Indian roti, as well as simply served with rice and green vegetables. Curried Cauliflower, Japanese Yam and Potatoes is a whole foods spin on this traditional dish. Serve with naan bread, greens, and chutney for a traditional feel.

Catch a Cauliflower Curry originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 20:30:03.

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Napoleon Bonaparte Never Had it This Good

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:57:26 +0000

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and folks are often quite challenged to find festive vegetarian entr�es. Vegetarian turkey just doesn't make the grade as far as I'm concerned, and while it can do in a pinch, vegan and vegetarian guests will be delighted to find something other than a slab of processed soy protein at a holiday feast. Roasted Vegetable Napoleon is a delicious and celebratory dish that is well worth the time required to make it. With a bit of organization (most of the preparation can be done a day ahead if needed), you can impress your guests with a memorable meal. The shot above shows a free form version of this dish, but if you want to be extra fancy, use round metal cookie cutters to create perfectly uniform circles of the squash and mushroom.

Napoleon Bonaparte Never Had it This Good originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 17:57:26.

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Staying Healthy in Unhealthy Times

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:27:48 +0000

With all the buzz about the impending flu season, and the H1N1 swine flu virus, many people who want to take a holistic approach to prevention are looking for information. Staying Healthy in Unhealthy Times; A Survival Guide to the Cold and Flu Season iis a basic guide to self care that may help you navigate the season with little more than a sniffle. As always, please remember that this is not a substitute for professional medical care, Please consult your doctor if you are ill.

Staying Healthy in Unhealthy Times originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 15:27:48.

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Tempeh Temptations

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:49:09 +0000

Not all of us are fans of tempeh, the blocks of cultured whole soybeans that offer a high quality, plant-based protein source to vegetarians all over the world. Tempeh can be an acquired taste, and the recipe for Sweet Winter Squash Stuffed with Cornbread, Wild Rice and Smoked Tempeh may very well convert a reluctant follower. Rich with herbs, and mushrooms, wood-smoked tempeh is browned and tossed with wild rice and cornbread for an exceptional vegetarian stuffing. This is on the short list of recipes every vegetarian should try. It is well worth the preparation time and makes an impressive holiday main dish.

Tempeh Temptations originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 12:49:09.

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The Lovely Delicata

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:34:47 +0000

Delicata squash is just that: sweet and delicate in flavor. Its long "boat" shape makes it ideal for stuffing, but it is wonderful baked or steamed on its own. Delicata is one of the many hard winter squash available to us from late summer through the winter. Winter squash has been traced back 10,000 years to South America, and has been found in ancient Native American graves, presumably because it was offered as nourishment on the final voyage.

Delicata, hubbard, butternut, acorn, dumpling, kabocha, pumpkin and others all offer an exceptional nutrient profile: rich in beta-carotene, fiber, manganese and potassium, squash offer strength to the spleen-pancreas, and potent anti-inflammatory properties. Sweet Baked Delicata Squash with Chili Spices is an easy and delicious whole foods recipe to enjoy anytime duringf the fall and winter months.

The Lovely Delicata originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 12:34:47.

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Country Lentil Stew

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:26:53 +0000

Indian summer was upon us in New York this week and I went to Mount Kisco to visit a friend. We went to Hanover Hilltop Farm, where I was given the privilege of harvesting vegetables and herbs for our evening meal. There is something phenomenally peaceful and pleasurable about wandering amongst rows of greens, herbs, crucifers, and the last of more delicate plants like lettuce and arugula to forage ingredients that will, within a matter of hours, be part of the evening repast. We left with red lettuce, tatsoi, baby fennel, broccoli, cauliflower, leeks, carrots, beets, turnips, shallots, arugula, sage, lavender, marjoram and thyme. With the exception of the lavender and sage, everything was used for a vegetarian feast that included Lentil and Fall Vegetable Stew, a fragrant, hearty dish that is reminiscent of country French cooking, roasted veggies, and a simple salad. The lentil stew is even better the following day, after the flavors meld and develop.

Country Lentil Stew originally appeared on About.com Macrobiotic Cooking on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 18:26:53.

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