Author: Leslie Phillips

  • Carrot Soup

    Once used for morning sickness, this carrot soup is a simple remedy that can be both a meal or a side dish.

    Ingredients

    1 small onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    2 tablespoons olive oil or lard
    6 medium carrots, chopped
    2 teaspoons dried dill
    4 cups vegetable stock
    Salt and pepper to taste
    Garnish with basil or fresh mint (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil or lard over medium-low heat. Add carrots, dill, turmeric, pepper, and salt. Sauté for another 10 minutes.
    2. Add stock, bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer for about 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
    3. In a blender, puree the soup, return to pot, and simmer for 30 more minutes.
    4. Can garnish the carrot soup with basil or fresh mint.

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  • Mung Bean Pancakes

    Mung Bean Nutrition

    Mung bean is a low-fat legume rich in plant-based protein and dietary fiber. They provide a powerful combination of folate, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants, making them a nutritious dietary addition for supporting heart health and digestion.

    We don’t grow them on our farm, but it is a wonderful accompaniment to our vegetables and herbs. Expand your diet!

    You can make them into various recipes from different cultures. Here is one where you can enjoy them as a savory pancake as a snack!

    Ingredients

    1 cup split yellow mung beans
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon shaved or ground tumeric
    1/2 inch minced ginger
    1/4 cup fresh cilantro
    1 teaspoon ghee or butter

    Instructions

    1. Rinse mung beans under cool running water. Put in container, cover with water, and soak for 3 hours. Drain
    2. Put mung beans in blender on high for 1 minute.
    3. Add cumin, turmeric, ginger, and cilantro. Blend some more.
    4. Heat pan with a teaspoon of ghee or butter. Drop 1/4 cup of batter onto griddle. Cook 3-5 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
    5. Flip pancake and press. Cook 3 to 5 remaining minutes. Remove mung bean pancakes from heat and repeat until batter has been cooked.
    6. Enjoy your mung bean pancakes!

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  • Digestive Fire Tea

    A beverage that supports your digestion and is ready to improve your appetite!

    Ingredients

    2 cups water

    Pinch of cayenne pepper

    1 tbs minced fresh garlic

    1 tbs sugar

    Pinch of salt

    Juice of 1/4 lime

    Directions

    1. In a small saucepan bring water to boil and add cayenne pepper, ginger, sugar, and salt.
    2. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
    3. Strain into mug and add lime juice.

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  • Ginger Limeade

    Ginger is a tonic that can help relieve tension and stress, and is also great at calming an upset stomach. Try out this Ginger Limeade for a boost of electrolytes and digestive aid!

    Ingredients

    2 inches of fresh ginger, grated

    5 limes

    2 1/2 cups water

    1/8 cup maple syrup

    1/8 cup fresh chopped mint leaves

    Directions

    1. Grate ginger to a fine pulp. Squeeze pulp firmly over a medium pitcher to release juice.
    2. Juice the limes into the pitcher.
    3. Add the water and stir.
    4. Stir in maple syrup and mint. Then it’s ready to serve.

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  • Apple and Figs

    Ever cooked with this combination of fruit before? This is a great and nourishing way to eat our organic figs.

    Ingredients

    3 whole cloves

    1 apple cut into slices

    3 fresh figs cut into thirds

    Directions

    1. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water and cloves to boil.
    2. Add the cut fruit.
    3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
    4. Drain, discard the cloves, and serve warm.

    These cooked apple and figs also make a great topping for oatmeal or baked in a pie. Apple and figs are often associated with remedies for fatigue and bloating.

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