Twisted Stitches

Roasted Vegetable Topping 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 small zucchini, chopped 4 mushrooms, quartered 1 small green pepper, sliced 1 small red pepper, sliced 1 small red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup water 1-1/2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp olive oil 4 leaves [...]

4 cups water or vegetable stock 2 medium onions, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 4 medium red or white potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups) 1 sprig fresh rosemary (1 teaspoon ground dried) 5 leaves fresh sage, [...]

10 ounces fresh spinach, well rinsed and stemmed 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 2-3 tablespoons Asian Marinade (see below) 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil In a covered saucepan, cook the still-damp spinach on medium heat for about 4 minutes, until limp but still bright green (the water clinging to the leaves will provide enough moisture). While [...]

4 dried shiitake mushrooms 1 cup boiling water — 6 cups vegetable stock, or 2 cubes vegetable bouillon dissolved in 6 cups water 1-1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced carrot rounds 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks or onions 2 cups chopped Chinese cabbage, bok choy, or kale 4 cups firmly packed [...]