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  A good bread. Preferably homemade. Or sourdough. Mayo. Veganaise. Alfalfa Sprouts. Sprouted at home if you can!

The best variation on brussel sprouts I've ever had - a totally new and superior method. 15 Brussels sprouts , halved lengthwise 1  1 ⁄ 2 tablespoons  butter 1  1 ⁄ 2 tablespoons  olive oil 3 cloves  garlic , smashed with the flat of a knife fresh grated  parmesan cheese (optional) or poppy seeds Melt butter and olive oil in a medium skillet (over medium-high heat) until butter is foamy. Reduce heat to medium, add smashed garlic and cook until lightly browned. Remove garlic and discard. ( I kept them in.)  Add sprouts cut side down, lightly salt each sprout and top with poppy seeds. Cover and cook without stirring on medium-low heat 10-15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife.  The cut side of the sprouts should get nice and browned, with a nutty, buttery flavor enhanced by garlic. Top with freshly grated parmesan and salt& pepper to taste if you want.  The crisp browned edges make these excellent along wi...

Ingredients 4   ounces  tempeh or tofu  ,diced (plus olive oil) 1   medium yellow onion   ,chopped 2   cloves   garlic   ,minced 2   medium carrots   ,diced 1/2   medium celery   ,aka celery root, diced 1   large leek   ,chopped, thoroughly rinsed and drained (if you have it) 6   cups   quality veg broth 1   cup   French Le Puy lentils   ,aka French lentils, rinsed and drained 1   tablespoon   red wine vinegar 2   teaspoons   chopped fresh thyme (or rosemary / fennel seed) 2   bay leaves 1   teaspoon   salt 1/4   teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper 1/4   cup   chopped fresh parsley US Customary  -  Metric Instructions In a stock pot cook the tempeh / tofu in olive oil over medium-high heat until done. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent and golden, 7-10 minutes. Add the garlic ...

This is John's favourite salad at the moment. Hearty and a very satisfying blend of flavours. INGREDIENTS: 1 can rinsed black beans 1 can rinsed corn 1 chopped green bell pepper 1/2 chopped red onion 1/2 cubed papaya or a whole mango. 1/2 chopped cucumber 1-2 cups cooked quinoa or similar grain 1/2 cup dressing of your choice - the Newman's oil and vinegar is excellent on this Stir and serve. Lives well in the fridge but rarely lasts more than 24 hours because it's eaten up. Grain is missing in this photo. Will add that on next round of making this salad.