Clara’s Summer Salsa
It seemed last summer, Clara was determined to make salsa every few days. Which was fine, as we had an abundance of tomatoes, onions and [...]
Minted Pea Soup
Pea soup? Oh, yes! Peas are high in minerals, vitamin C, D, protein and folic acid. And they are simply delicious in bright and lively [...]
Burgundy Mushroom Soup
Warm and nourishing, this soup is great as a meal on its own for a chilly night. The flavor of this soup can be varied [...]
Vegetable (Potassium) Broth
Potassium broths are wonderful for quickly increasing the mineral absorption of the body. They are useful for athletes during extreme conditioning, for those who are weak and recovering from illness [...]
Clara’s Favorite Five Onion Soup
I lucked out–my daughter loves onions. In fact it is her second most requested soup besides miso. The onion family is large and ranges in pungency and taste from delicate [...]
Grilled Ratatouille With Basil Vinaigrette
Summer cooking at its best is easy, colorful and uncomplicated. Ratatouille makes the most of the season’s vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants and peppers. This grilled version can be prepared in [...]
Cranberry Cherry Chutney
Chutneys, jellies, jams and minced meats came about as a way to preserve vitamin and mineral rich fruits through the cold months. In some cases, the preserves were the main [...]