How To Soak & Cook Gluten-Free Grains
Ideally, grains should be soaked overnight prior to cooking. This will reduce the cooking time and aid in digestion. Combine the grains and full amount of water along with an acid, such as: Kombucha,...
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Falafel
My mom submitted this recipe to a newspaper’s cooking contest back in 1984 and she won first prize — $50. I have upped the seasonings a bit, but other than that, this is the same great recipe. 4 cups...
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Mediterranean Stuffed Grape Leaves {Dolmas}
Growing up, stuffed grape leaves were a family affair! Whoever happened to be home loved to get in on the rolling. We all made a huge pot, and then ate them — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — for...
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How To Cook Dry Beans (Stove, Slow Cooker, & Instant Pot Options!)
Are you scared of beans? Don’t be! Beans are easy to cook and prepare. And when prepared well, they are delicious and digestible. You’ll even save money when buying dry beans instead of canned! They...
View ArticleLoubieh — Arabic Green Bean Stew
We picked up our grass-fed lamb last week. I used the stew meat right away to make an Arabic dish for Friday’s dinner. I also had fresh green beans our family had grown. I pressure canned most of our...
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3 cups lentils, uncooked 1 cup brown rice, uncooked 1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or whey 8 to 12 cups filtered water 2 large onions, sliced 4 T extra virgin olive oil (or other...
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6 Delicious Dishes To Make With Cucumbers
Do you notice something special about these cucumber dishes? Most of them have a Mediterranean bent! That’s because cucumbers are a huge part of Middle Eastern cuisine. I grew up loving them! So if...
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Lemon Cream Asparagus
This is a simple recipe for delicious, tender, young asparagus. We love it! Plus we can use up abundant spring cream. 🙂 And the lemon brightens and enhances the other flavors, just like in 30-Minute...
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Spinach Kraut
Did you know that you can ferment vegetable greens? Yes, you can! And it’s a really good idea because dark leafy greens are high in oxalic acid. In addition to steaming, fermentation reduces this...
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Simple, No-Pound Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is tangy, crunchy, and probiotic- the perfect gut-friendly condiment! Try a small batch or make homemade sauerkraut in a stoneware crock for the ultimate in big batch fermenting. My favorite...
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