Asparagus Quiche

Ingredients:  1 prepared 9-inch pie crust, unbaked 1 cup chopped asparagus, tips and tender stems 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon...

Carrot Cashew Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 lbs. carrots, peeled and sliced 4 cups (1 quart) vegetable or chicken stock 1 teaspoon salt 1 medium potato, diced 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup...

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)...