Tempeh Pot Pie - Vegetarian
Tempeh is a yummy soy product made from fermented soy beans. It tastes better than it sounds and can be found in most natural foods stores and even a few major grocery store chains. Tempeh is very versatile and can be used in chili or casseroles, ... [... more]
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Steak au Poivre
Steak specialist Francis Marie, owner of Les Gourmets des Ternes in Paris, believes that steak au poivre originated in the 19th century in the bistros of Normandy, where noted figures took their female companions for late suppers. (Pepper was ... [... more]
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Bucatini with Fresh Tomatoes
TO MAKE THE PASTA: Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook according to package directions. TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a non-stick 12-inch wide skillet, over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the shallots, garlic, ... [... more]
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Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Place 1 sprig each of thyme, rosemary, sage and Italian parsley in chicken cavity. Place celery in bottom of a slow cooker's stoneware pot. Put chicken on top of celery. Add garlic around chicken. Chop remaining herbs; sprinkle herbs, salt and ... [... more]
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Lamb Provencale
Wipe lamb with damp kitchen paper and rub well with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil, the crushed garlic and a light sprinkle of ground rosemary. Mix the fresh herbs and press over the leg. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover and stand at ... [... more]
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Turkey with Walnut Parmesan Sauce
Ground walnuts thicken this unique sauce and give it both a subtle nuttiness and an appealing creamy texture, both of which are perfect with turkey. Grind 1/4 cup of the walnuts to a powder in a food processor. In a small saucepan, melt the ... [... more]
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Chicken Sausage with Quick Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut from a can, pale and puckery, is no match for this a flavorful cabbage saute that goes well with savory chicken sausage. Serve this simple supper with assorted mustards and some toasted rye bread. Cook sausages in a large skillet over ... [... more]
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Veal Piccata
While they probably didn't have the Working Stiff in mind in the Italian country kitchens where they refined this recipe, it will seem as if it was devised especially for you. There aren't many dishes simpler than this one, and the marriage of ... [... more]
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Irish Lamb Stew
This is Emerald Isle penicillin: a rich stew that'll cure whatever ails you. In traditional fashion, nothing here is browned first, just all stewed together. Combine lamb, potatoes, carrots, celery, leeks, broth, thyme, salt and pepper in a ... [... more]
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Planning Steps - Designing Your Menu - Vegetarian
A menu is something that should not only be exciting and healthy... it should grow with you and never lock you in. Here are some fundamentals you should think about when planning your healthy menu. Did you know that the color of a food can tell ... [... more]
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The Good and Bad of Eating Out - Vegetarian
Eating out as a vegetarian can be a wonderful adventure or a dismal disappointment. These days more often than not there is an eclectic choice of fare available for those of us not eating meat but some establishments are still falling short of ... [... more]
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Lamb Stew with Artichokes
While artichokes are the classic choice for this dill-scented stew, you could replace them with celery, fennel or carrots. The last-minute avgolemono thickening of egg and lemon is an added flourish that truly pulls the dish together. The stew ... [... more]
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