Curried Lentil Stuffed Squash

2 small acorn squash 4 teaspoons butter, melted 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Stuffing 2 1/2 cups water 1 cup red lentils 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds 2 cups chopped leeks 1/2 cup finely...

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s pie: Mashed potatoes (Cube 3 large potatoes, boil them till soft, then mash with butter, milk or cream, salt and pepper to taste); pat thin layer of mashed potatoes into the buttered bottom of a baking dish; brown 2 cups worth of ground lamb or beef;...

Dry Beans

Fresh, dry beans produced locally by M&M Heath (he offers many varieties) are a must use in any recipes that call for beans. Forget the notion of using canned, mushy tasteless, nutritionally empty beans that packaged and sold in cans lined with toxic chemicals....

Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon lemon zest Salt and freshly ground black pepper Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water...

Potato chips

This recipe, from Saveur.com, makes a party-size batch of chips, perfect as a snack (with or without a dip) or as a side dish—not only with sandwiches but also on the plate with roasted or grilled meats (or game). If there are chips left over, cover them loosely with...

Grilled or Broiled Veggies

This recipe is simple and quick and so delicious! Cut up any vegetables carrots potatoes eggplant broccoli garlic onion peppers squash beets Put vegetables in a baking dish to broil or grill. Add olive oil to coat all vegetables,  sea salt and fresh black pepper. If...