Slow Cooker Chicken Pho (Pho-Ga)

Slow Cooker Chicken Pho (Pho-Ga)

Slow Cooker Chicken Pho (Pho-Ga)Ingredients9 cups water1 medium red onion, cut in quarters5 fresh garlic cloves, roughly chopped2½ tablespoons brown sugar2½ tablespoons fish sauce (optional)11 star anise, whole4 cloves, whole1 three inch piece fresh ginger, sliced1...
Savory Mushroom Soup

Savory Mushroom Soup

Savory Mushroom SoupIngredients1 ounce dried mushrooms (oyster, porcini, morels, shiitakes, or a medley)1½ tablespoons olive oilpinch of dried thyme½ teaspoon dried sage1 large yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced3 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced½...
Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom RisottoIngredients6 cups of low sodium chicken or vegetable broth1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced thinly1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup onion, chopped1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped1½ cups Arborio rice, or other short grain rice1 teaspoon dried or fresh sage or...
Winter Greens and White Bean Soup

Winter Greens and White Bean Soup

6 servings (about 1 cup per serving)3 bunches of winter greens (mustard, chard, kale, collards, etc.) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1...
Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant with Tomato Sauce

Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant with Tomato Sauce

4 servings (2 eggplant slices per serving)2 small eggplants Vegetable oil spray 1 cup low-sodium pizza or spaghetti sauce ¼ cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 fresh garlic clove, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon oregano1.Wash hands with soap...