Tag Archives: Balanced

Halushki

1Cut the bacon into 1 inch dice. In the bottom of a very large pot (8-12 quart) fry the bacon until crisp. Scoop out the bacon using a slotted spoon. 2Dice the onion and then sauté in the bacon fat until softened and barely golden. 3Quarter the cabbage, remove the core portion that is solid…

Smoky Farro and Chickpea Soup

Ingredients:2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 cups finely chopped onion1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary2 garlic cloves, chopped1 bay leaf3 cups organic vegetable broth3 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons Spanish smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1 (15-ounce) can unsalted chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained1 (14.5-ounce)…

Sack Lunch: Homemade Energy Bars Recipe

Inspired by classic Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, this gluten-free version made with marshmallows, almonds, and chocolate chips nails the textbook chewy texture and delicious, candy bar-like flavor. While these bars contain dairy, they can easily be made dairy-free by using an equal amount of coconut oil in place of the butter. Why this recipe works:…

Asian Noodle, Mushroom, and Cabbage Salad

This was great. I used 2/3 the noodles and could definitely use less next time. I tried to add some of the mushroom soaking liquid to the stir-fry for additional flavorGreat way to use up cabbage – the cabbage wilts down significantly. Used only 1/2 pound of pasta and substituted bow tie pasta for the…