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Wrap it up!

Whether you need a quick lunch at home or something to brown-bag, this tasty wrap will delight you and your family. The combination of fresh veggies here is only a suggestion. Feel free to fill your wraps with any veggies you have on hand.…

Ghanaian ground nut stew

3 cups water 1 zucchini, stemmed and chopped ¾ cup chopped okra 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ cup peanut butter ½ teaspoon hot red…

Colcannon

1 pound cabbage, cored, quartered, and shredded 2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 small leeks, including white and green parts, washed and sliced 1 cup milk Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste ½ teaspoon…

Dutch grilled cheese sandwich

3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 medium red onion (about ½ pound), thinly sliced ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds 6 ounces Wisconsin gouda (or other gouda), coarsely grated 8 slices rye bread with caraway seeds (¼ inch thick) From Great…

The truth about vegetarian cooking

Did your last attempt at vegetable gardening yield three growth-stunted zucchini and a cup of shriveled cherry tomatoes? Is the box of healthful couscous in your pantry hiding behind a family-sized package of ramen noodle soup? Are you…

Fried Plantains

4 ripe (yellow) plantains 1/3 cup vegetable oil To honey-roast the plaintains after frying them , you'll need: 1/3 cup honey 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Peel the plantains and cut lengthwise in two. Heat…

Texas quick-step chili

Whip up something special for dad this Father’s Day 2 teaspoons canola oil ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped green bell pepper 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (or ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper) 1 teaspoon…

Jollof rice

Lenten recipe Vegetable oil, for frying 3 dried chilis, minced 3 cups assorted Vegetables (carrots, green beans, cabbage) chopped and mixed together 2 Tbsp tomato paste 3 cups vegetable stock 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 yellow onions, minced…