Casablanca Carrots

Ingredients: 2 lbs. baby carrots, and sliced into coins 1 tbl. whole cumin seed 1⁄3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted 4 green onions, sliced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved   Dressing: 1/4 cup EACH olive oil and honey 1⁄3 cup red wine...

Broccoli Pudding

Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh broccoli, chopped and steamed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar (6 ounces)...

Double Chocolate Bread Pudding

Ingredients: 4 cups cubed sliced bread, such as Rudi’s Organic Bakery Country White Bread (about 7 ounces) 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cups half and half, divided 1/3 cup cocoa powder 4 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream,...

Braised Green Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 medium head green cabbage, about 2 pounds 1 yellow onion, sliced lengthwise 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into rounds ¼ cup chicken stock, or vegetable broth ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/8 tsp crushed red...