recipes from Adrienne Asher
I lived in Taos, New Mexico for about eight years, and this stew was one of my standbys. Aromatic, flavorful, and distinctly southwestern, it is perfect for cold days. Vegan, vegetarian, or meaty—it all depends on what you add as the protein.
Taos Squash Posole
6-8 servings
1 29-ounce can plain hominy
—Alternative: 29 ounces corn kernels
1 butternut squash—or … Read more
This meal is pure comfort food! It’s also nutritious, with plenty of vegetables and organic chicken. The dumplings can be made with Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Low-Carb Baking Mix, or left off entirely. The fat can be drastically reduced by using skinless chicken and skipping the browning. Also, the entire recipe can be vegetarian by using vegetable stock and … Read more
Backyard bounty or farmer’s markets, friend’s gardens, or roadside stands, there’s no denying the appeal of a counter filled with late summer tomatoes.
When I started experimenting with roasting times and temperatures, I didn’t know I would be making highly-addictive tomato candy. My sweetie had to gently suggest I stop my maniacal late night nibbling.
I may sneak back out … Read more
Search the internet and you’ll find pages of recipes for different kinds of mango salsa. Your choice depends on how you’ll be using the salsa and your personal taste. The core ingredients are mango, some sort of onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Other veggies or fruits can be added. Heat, in the form of cayenne or jalapeño peppers, can be
This recipe is a “what was in the refrigerator” adapted from a recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi. It is perfect for hot weather!
Green Gazpacho
Serves 4 / 253 calories, 8g net carbs
2 celery sticks, including leaves
2 small green peppers
1 pound cucumbers, peeled
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles (or 1 fresh green chile)
3-4 garlic cloves… Read more
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not keen on the flavor of ground turkey, but I like its lean, heart-healthy protein. So this is what I do to kick things up, flavor-wise.
Turkey Burgers
6 small burgers
1/2—3/4 pound lean pasture-raised ground turkey
4 cloves of garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons powdered garlic)
1/2″ fresh ginger root, minced (or 1 teaspoon … Read more