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Sweet Potato Curry

1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut in 1" cubes (peeled if you wish) 4 green bananas, peeled and cut in 1/2" slices 1 stalk of lemon grass, sliced lengthwise and crushed (optional) 3 cups bouillon 1 tablespoon curry...

Summer Veggies and Beans

Summer Veggies and Beans

1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, cut in 1/2" pieces (or use ordinary sliced mushrooms) 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano 1/2 cup bouillon or water 2 small yellow squash, cut in 1/2" chunks 2...

Summer Vegetable Curry

2 Vidalia onions (or other sweet onions), chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 cup bouillon 1 tablespoon mild curry powder 1 teaspoon turmeric pinch cayenne or to taste, or a small fresh hot chile, chopped 1 small, firm, unpeeled eggplant, cut in 1/2" dice 1/2 pound baby...

Summer Couscous

Note: The word couscous is used both for a small round pasta and the wonderful vegetable-laced stews that are served over it. These stews can be served over any cooked whole grains. Quinoa is a whole grain that has small round grains that resemble the pasta couscous...

Squash Chili

1 winter squash, about 2 pounds 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered or cut in 1/2" pieces 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon mild chili powder 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, to taste 2 cups bouillon 1 red bell pepper, cut in...

Split Pea and Barley Stew

1/2 cup uncooked barley 1 cup split peas 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander pinch cayenne, to taste 2 carrots, chopped 2 medium red potatoes, cut in 1/2" pieces juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup chopped...

Speedy Creole Bean Stew

2 cups bouillon 1 16-ounce bag frozen onion-pepper mix 1 bag baby spinach leaves (or use frozen spinach) 1 teaspoon liquid smoke seasoning 1 teaspoon Cajun spice mix pinch cayenne, or to taste 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup bulgur 1 16-ounce can kidney beans 2-4...

Spaghetti Squash with Ratatouille Sauce

1 spaghetti squash, cooked 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup bouillon 1 eggplant, cubed 1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, undrained, chopped 1 tablespoon dried oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste 4 small zucchini squash, sliced 1/4...

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

1 spaghetti squash, cooked 1/2 pound shrimp 3 tablespoons fish sauce (optional, see note) 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 small hot chile, seeded and sliced very thin 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick slivers 1 bunch...

Smoky Bean Pot

2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 green peppers, chopped 2 cups bouillon 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons mild paprika pinch cayenne, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 medium potatoes, cut in chunks 2 carrots, sliced...