STUFFED CABBAGE is a popular dish in Russia, Poland, Hungary and Germany, and there are a number of stuffings that can be used, including this delicious mushroom, rice and sprout mixture. PREPARATION TIME: 45 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180°C / 350°F / GAS MARK 4 INGREDIENTS FOR SIX METHOD VARIATIONS Place…
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Cabbage Gives a Healthy Boost to Your Diet!
Cabbage is a vegetable that is often overlooked, It is a vegetable that is packed with health benefits. It is a cruciferous vegetable that is part of the Brassica family, which also includes kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. Cabbage is a nutrient-dense food. It is a great source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that…
Parsnip; richer in iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc, and phosphorus.
Try out my parsnip recipe, and introduce a flavorful new vegetable into your diet. Recipe at the bottom of the article. Because of parsnip’s unique and versatile bold flavours and natural sweetness it has become more popular in our kitchens. Parsnip is found all over Europe and Central Asia. History tells us that this edible…
Brinjals á la Grecque Recipe
BRINJALS originated in China and India and have been cultivated there for thousands of years. It was then introduced into southern and eastern europe by the Spanish Moors. It became a very popular fruit/vegetable. Then in the 1500s, the plant was intoduced to America, but it was slow to be used and added to the…
Stuffed Aubergines
Aubergine also known as eggplants or brinjals, they are a rich and nutritious fruit (high in potassium). They are also very versatile, and can be eaten hot or cold, with or without accompaniments. This relatively simple recipe will produce delicious results. PREPARATION TIME: 1 HOUR COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180°C / 350°F…
Aubergine: Vegetable, fruit or berry?
There’s no guilt in eating fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains. ~ Jane Velez-Mitchell The health benefits of aubergine, brinjal, eggplant or as Italians would say melanzana. Call it what you may, but this deep purple fruit, yes I said fruit, is technically classified as a berry. It also belongs to the nightshade family, but it’s…
Vegan Wellington Recipe
A delicious vegan wellington, that packs a tasty nutritional punch and is a main course that makes a statement! PREPARATION TIME: 30 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 1- 2 HOUR PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 200°C / GAS MARK 6 INGREDIENTS FOR SIX METHOD RECIPE TIPS It is important to use mushrooms that are roughly the same size so…
Your body is screaming for the nutrients in mushrooms
“Mushrooms are miniature pharmaceutical factories, and of the thousands of mushroom species in nature, our ancestors and modern scientists have identified several dozen that have a unique combination of talents that improve our health.” ~ Paul Stamets I love mushrooms. To me, mushrooms are the meat of the plant world. They are just so versatile…
Let’s grow butternut squash
“A vegetable garden doesn’t just feed your body. It also feeds your soul” — Doug Green It just so happens that butternut squash is one of the vegetables that is easy to grow from seed and is a delicious, nutritious vegetable. The best time to sow your seeds is in early April. Start off by…
Why we should only be putting natural organic plants into our natural organic bodies
Health is not just being disease-free. Health is when every cell in your body is bouncing with life. ~ Sadhguru I would like to talk to you today about how your body is made up of energy and organic matter and why you should avoid toxic synthetic matter. You have to imagine your body as…
Plants To Fork 