Archive for the "Recipes" Category

Parsnip Fries

Passing these off as the real deal might sound like a long-shot, but once you get past the nerd factor, you’ll discover a dish alongside which plain old French fries pale.  It’s easy to roast root veggies, and the process brings out a creamy texture combined with a unique nutty taste that serves as a Read more…

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Looking for an easy and delicious winter soup recipe (and who isn’t)?  Then keep reading!  This creamy cauliflower soup is our new family favorite since the day the farm share graced us with yet another head of cauliflower to add to an already abundant collection, inspiring some extra creativity in the kitchen.

Shepherd’s Pie, Vegetarian Style

Introducing the ultimate veggie comfort food -Veggie Shepherd’s Pie! And, not surprisingly, is both of my sons’ favorite dish. Well, we all love this dish, especially on a cold winter night when you need cozy hearty food to warm you thru and thru.

Savory Ginger Carrot Soup

This savory soup combines root vegetable favorites as the perfect antidote to that harsh winter chill.  It’s easy to make and just loaded with vitamins and beta-carotene.   The ginger root, an anti-viral herb, serves as a natural cold and flu remedy, plus it boosts circulation for warming up on those cold winter nights.

Asian Peanut Slaw

Our dear friend Isabelle turned a fabulous 40 this weekend!  Old friends and new gathered outdoors under serenely sun-dappled redwoods to share homemade treats and lively conversation intermingled with an occasional stroll to the nearby creek to skip stones. 

Mediterranean Gigante Beans

You can never have a shortage of bean recipes especially since we want to be eating these power packed protein and fiber delicacies daily.

Avocado, Beet and Citrus Salad

Life is dry in winter – air, hair, skin…all the things that generally benefit from a bit of moisture.  At Eco-Herbalista we never forget that you are what you eat,  which renders rich, ripe avocado a regular winter nosh.

Orange and Tahini Dressing

Oranges along with other members of the citrus family are in season right now, so make the best of using this versatile family that is packed with antioxidants like –everyone knows- vitamin C – in your winter dishes and dressings. Along with the juicy

Lemon Kale Avocado Salad

The final adieu to 2010 means many things to many people – as unique as each snowflake on the winter white sky.  Yet one thing we all have in common is thoughts to the year ahead – what to keep, what to move on from, lessons learned.  New Year’s resolutions are taking form, many with Read more…

Almond Nut Nog

Raw, vegan, and alcohol free (or not!), this nutritious delicious drink is the perfect treat to serve your family or guests during the holidays. This recipe calls for you to make your own almond milk which is incredibly easy and fun to do,