Eco Chef Recipes with Debra Secunda
Fresh Organic SuperFoods: Sprout Your Own All Winter Long!
By Eco-Chef Debra Secunda of www.rawfooddvds.com It seems as though I was happily buying fresh vibrant spinach, lettuce, kale, etc. at Union Square’s local farm stands, blinked, and now it’s Winter. The growing season for the Northeast is over, but for proper daily nutrition we need to rely on produce that’s shipped and flown in from [...]
In Season NOW: Butternut & Acorn Squash at your local Farmers Market!
Submitted by Debra Secunda of www.rawfooddvds.com To me, this is the quintessential “Thanksgiving” dish. I find it satisfies a patriotic distant connection to our country’s pioneers, as I imagine the residents of New Amsterdam (before it was New York) relishing the bounty of their New World. I’ve daydreamed and developed this version [...]
NOW AVAILABLE: The Bounty of the Local Autumn Harvest – CREATE DINNER RECIPES!
I recently visited several local Farmers Markets around the City and was overjoyed to see such an array of fresh healthy Produce. Here are several menu ideas for delicious (Eat Green) “slow” cooked meals that require little or no packaging: 1) Butternut or Acorn Squash Soup (Recipe posted on website) 2) Cabbage Soup (can [...]
“Sweet Spinach Salad” – Local Spinach is in Season NOW!
Hold the bacon & eggs! A traditional Spinach Salad includes hard cooked eggs, bacon bits, and cheddar or blue cheese. This heart-healthy raw, vegan salad is garnished with an ample amount of walnuts for protein and your omega-3 fats, and is a perfectly satisfying and energizing lunch. Fresh arugula is added for a nice peppery bite, and if you [...]
Springtime: Asparagus – In Season Now!
The local supermarkets in my neighborhood all have specials on fresh asparagus. The fresh organic shoots are harvested once every two years. Otherwise the plants are left to regenerate, grow to maturity, flower, and re-seed themselves. So asparagus farmers rotate their crops to ensure perfection for your plate and palate every year. The joys of [...]
Green Sunshine
Spring has finally popped up on the calendar, and it’s time to think about Spring “cleaning” a few pounds of that “Winter weight”, or perhaps just rejuvenating a healthy glow. The following recipe is a delicious embellishment of Dr. Ann Wigmore’s “Energy Soup”, which has been used as a nutrient-rich, detoxifying agent since the [...]
VEGAN Non-Dairy Yogurt and Cheese:
I incorporate this “ricotta cheese” in my raw “living” lasagna, pizza recipes, salad dressings, appetizers, or as a satisfying” go-to” on a stalk of celery when I’m craving that creamy salty crunch that should always be on-hand in any GREEN refrigerator. Substitute NON-DAIRY SEED “YOGURT” & “CHEESE”: Natural LIVING [...]
Rockin Ratatouille
This is a delicious vegetarian dish that everyone loves. In the late summer and early fall these veggies can be found in your local farmers market. Or better yet, taken from your garden. Squashes are some of the easiest veggies to grow and are so prolific that your friends will happily share your harvest. 3- 4 medium zucchinis 1- 2 [...]
Nirvana Nut Loaf
This super healthy, hearty recipe is a take-off on the traditional curried chicken salad you’d find at a gourmet deli. The difference is that it’s vegan, dairy-free, cholesterol-free, and requires no cooking. So you’re saving fossil fuels too! The nuts have plenty of protein, you’re getting a blast of vitamin C, and the bed of greens [...]
