DAY Recipe

Start with hearts of romaine topped with balsamic dressing and diced feta cheese, and pass whole grain bread. Have chocolate cupcakes afterward.

Makes 2 servings (can be doubled).

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2cups diced smoked ham
2teaspoons dried savory
1 1/2teaspoons dry [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 cups dried red lentils , sorted and rinsed well
1 piece wakame seaweed, soaked and diced
4 cups water , spring water is best
shoyu, to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 shallots , diced
2-3 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 cups walnut pieces , lightly pan roasted
1/4 cup fresh parsley , minced
umeboshi vinegar, to taste
balsamic vinegar, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Place lentils, wakame, and water in a heavy pot over medium heat.Bring to a boil.Boil, uncovered, 10 minutes.Reduce heat, cover and [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 cups cooked lentils, slightly mashed (or a 19 oz can, drained)
1 medium onion , diced
1 cup rolled oats (quick or large flake)
3/4 cup grated old cheddar cheese
1 egg , beaten
1/2-2/3 cup tomato sauce (or spaghetti sauce or BBQ sauce)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4-1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Celsius.
Mix lentils, onion, oats, and cheese in a large bowl and mix well.
Add the beaten egg and mix well.
Add about 1/2 c of sauce, [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 large onion , chopped (1 cup)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 (6ounce)can spicy tomato juice
3 cups water
1 cup dried lentils , sorted and rinsed
2 cups diced tomatoes , undrained (from 28-oz can)
1 (4 1/2ounce)can chopped green chilies , undrained
1 cup fresh corn or frozen whole kernel corn
2 small zucchini , cut into julienne strips (2 cups)

DIRECTIONS

Heat onion, chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic and tomato juice to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in water, lentils, tomatoes and [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb beef shank
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme , preferably freshor
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 clove
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
3/4 cup red lentils
2 medium potatoes , peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

Add olive oil to a soup pot. Over moderately high heat, brown soup bone. Add onion and garlic and cook over moderately low heat until onion is transparent.
Add 2 cups water and the tomato sauce and simmer until beef is [...]