Frittata with Swiss chard, onions, mushrooms, and goat cheese
December 30, 2013
By Anna Varriano
This is a great meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! I love Swiss chard and always have lots of it in my garden. Here’s the latest way I cooked it up. What You’ll Need 1 bunch Swiss chard 2 tablespoon of olive oil 2 tablespoon of butter 1 medium sized …
Continue reading RecipesKabocha Squash Oishii-ness
December 30, 2013
By Anna Varriano
Oishii desu ne! Squash and pumpkin are my favourite ‘warm-and-fuzzy’ foods. They are excellent for the health of our digestive system, and promote regular bowel movements. In fact, putting a tablespoon or so of plain, cooked or mashed pumpkin (or squas …
Continue reading RecipesFresh Tomato, Basil and Garlic Buckwheat Pasta
December 30, 2013
By Anna Varriano
It took me about 10 minutes to make this yummy pasta dish for dinner tonight. I was on my own, so wanted something quick and easy. My inspiration was some freshly picked tomatoes and basil from my garden. What You’ll Need The amounts listed are for one …
Continue reading RecipesRoasted Butternut Squash Coconut Ginger Soup
December 30, 2013
By Anna Varriano
When the colder weather hits, it’s nice to have some homemade soup to keep us warm. Try this Roasted Butternut Squash Coconut Ginger Soup on a cold fall or winter day. It freezes well and is also a great thermos lunch. What You’ll Need Small to medium …
Continue reading RecipesChicken Stock
October 22, 2013
By Anna Varriano
This stock will be a delicious foundation for amazing soups, stews, sauces, and gravies, so it’s great to have some on hand at all times. It’s also great for drinking straight up! Chicken stock is known to have anti-microbial properties which can boost …
Continue reading RecipesRoasted Pumpkin Soup
October 1, 2013
By Anna Varriano
This recipe makes about 8 servings. The soup freezes beautifully, so even if you are just cooking for one or two, if you follow this recipe, you will be able to stash some away for another day. What You’ll Need A cooking variety pumpkin (large enough …
Continue reading RecipesZucchini (grainless) Spaghetti
August 28, 2013
By Anna Varriano
My family does its best to avoid wheat, starchy grains, and anything made from them. That includes spaghetti, and for many families, spaghetti is a quick and inexpensive meal. Many of my clients who are avoiding grains, in particular wheat, say the one …
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