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Vegan Collards with Carrots and Tahini

December 30, 2017 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

collards with carrots in a mason jar with a red gift bow, three blue pottery birds

Let collards sweeten your carrots for my healthiest twist yet on classic Southern collard greens. Use red onions for more phytonutrients and of course tahini instead of bacon or fatback. These were a hit at our family’s Christmas brunch. I’m making another big batch for luck and money on New Year’s Day.   Update: these […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: carrots, collards, greens, New Year's Day, red onions, tahini, vegan, winter

Precious Spice Carrots

December 24, 2017 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Precious Spice Carrots in a vintage Christmas tree dish on a Christmas tablecloth

Holiday potlucks seem overwhelming? This recipe for Precious Spice Carrots makes good use of your valuable time and delivers results worthy of a Solstice, Christmas, or New Year’s feast.  I cut up whole carrots, but you can cut the prep time to less than five minutes by using whole baby carrots. Unusual spices add an […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: carrots, Christmas, gluten-free, microwave, quick, vegan

Coconut Vegetable Curry

August 31, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

coconut vegetable curry on quinoa in a white bowl

This richly flavored Coconut Vegetable Curry uses curry powder amped up with a few extra spices to get loads of flavor without loads of measuring. This brightly colored curry comes together in just 20 minutes of active time with an extra 10 minutes of simmering. The recipe also shows how to use coconut milk after […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: bell pepper, carrots, cashews, coconut milk, curry, frozen peas, quick, spicy

How to buy carrots: cost, flavor, health, and time

March 13, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

local carrots with carrot tops and funny shapes

Carrot prices range from 49 cents to $4 a pound. Learning the trade-offs can help you save hundreds of dollars a year and enjoy better flavor. You really can’t go wrong. Carrots are a Cook for Good staple, loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and other nutrients that keep your skin glowing, eyes sharp, […]

Filed Under: Save money Tagged With: carrots, how to buy, local, price

Spring Salad

March 13, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

spring salad with local mesclun, carrots, and green onions

The best ingredients lead to the simplest, tastiest meals. Day by day, it’s easier to answer the “what’s for dinner” question with real food as close to its natural state as possible. This spring salad, for example, relies on ultra-fresh salad mix, sweet carrots, and pungent green onions all grown locally by Kelly Morrison of […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: carrots, green onion, mesclun, salad mix, spring

Roasted Asparagus and Carrots with Asian Orange Sauce

March 9, 2017 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Asian Orange Sauce tossed with roasted asparagus, carrots, red onions, pecans, and quinoa

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Filed Under: Bonus, Recipe Tagged With: asparagus, carrots, one-bowl meal, oranges, quinoa, spring

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