Spinach, Tomato and Portobello Pasta
Kamut pasta, made from an ancient form of whole grain wheat, is usually found in the organic section of many grocery stores. You can use any whole grain pasta or even regular pasta for this dish.
Kamut pasta, made from an ancient form of whole grain wheat, is usually found in the organic section of many grocery stores. You can use any whole grain pasta or even regular pasta for this dish.
Traditional preserved lemons take a month to soften into gelatinous, tangy pickles. This quicker method yields similar results in just five days. Use thin-skinned lemons, preferably organic or Meyer, for the best texture and floral flavour.
This hearty vegetarian dish has Moroccan flavours and no added salt, making it perfect for those on sodium-reduced diets. Organic vegetable broth typically has less sodium than other vegetable broths, but check the label to be sure.
A little milk and flour make a luscious, creamy sauce without the addition of whipping cream or too much cheese. Look for nutty spelt pasta in the organic or gourmet section of your supermarket, or substitute with whole wheat.
Wheat berries (soft wheat kernels) give a nutty chewiness to this version of a popular takeout salad. Look for them in health and bulk food stores as well as in the grains or organic/special diet section of the supermarket. You can use barley instead, but cook it for only 20 minutes.
Egg-Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free
While goat's milk is not dairy-free, some people with lactose intolerance (or milk allergies) can handle it. Be sure to ask before serving. Look for goat's milk and butter in the dairy department of health food stores and the organic section of some grocery stores.
Three simple ingredients are all you need to make the best ricotta you've ever tasted. For an extra-indulgent treat, opt for organic whole milk, which is slightly higher in milk fat. This ricotta is most delicious served right away and warm, and it makes the most decadent and impressive topping for toasted bread.
My family and I own a 16 acre farm of organic cranberries. When I saw the challenge was to use local products, I couldn't resist working with this wonderful, beautiful and tasty fruit. I serve these with roasted buttercup squashe. The sweetness of the squash blends well with the sweetness of onions and cranberries.
To serve this fairground treat as a fun appetizer, cut the hotdogs into four or six pieces and serve with ballpark mustard as a dip. You can find nitrate-free hotdogs in the organic section of the grocery store or at specialty food shops. You will need about 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick wooden skewers, cut in 6-inch (15 cm) lengths.
Red Fife wheat is a heritage grain, often used in breads, that is regaining popularity across the country. Here, it is combined with walnuts and local honey in a sweet quick bread that goes well with aged cheeses. Look for Red Fife flour in specialty or organic food stores. If you can't find it, just substitute an equal amount of stone-ground whole wheat or all-purpose flour – either works well.
