Day 192 Aspagus Stock

Asparagus Stock

The lower ends of a pound of Asparagus
Greens of two Leeks
1 Bay Leaf
1 Carrot, peeled and chopped
1 Celery Stalk, chopped
4 Parsley Branches
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
8 Cups Water

Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.  Strain.

Use for Asparagus Soup.

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Day 191 Banana Smoothie

Banana Smoothie

1 Banana
1/2 Cup Frozen Raspberries
1 Cup Frozen Spinach
1/4 Cup Brazil Nuts
1/4 Cup Lite Coconut Milk
1 Cup Water
1 Teaspoon Agave Nectar

Mix all ingredients in a blender.

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Day 190 Marinated Eggplant

Marinated Eggplant

1 Large Eggplant
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3 Cloves Garlic, sliced
1 Cup Basil Leaves

Grilling eggplant slices

1.  Slice the eggplant diagonally into 1/2 inch slices.  Brush each slice with olive oil on both sides and grill on both side until tender.

Marinating eggplant

2.  Layer the eggplant in a dish as follows: eggplant slices. salt and pepper, vinegar, garlic, then basil.  Add the next layer of eggplant and repeat until all ingredients are used.  Cover the dish and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Goes well with Corn Chowder

Pairs well with Plungerhead Zinfadel

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Day189 Popeye Smoothie

Popeye Smoothie

1 Cup Frozen Spinach
1 Cup Frozen Mango
1 Teaspoon Spiralina
1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar
I Tablespoon Fresh Ginger
1/2 Cup Lite Coconut Milk
1 Cup Coconut Water

Blend everything together in a blender

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Day 188 Jicama Orange Salad

Jicama Orange Salad

1 Large Jicama, peeled and cubed
Juice of 1/2 Orange
Juice of 1/2 Grapefruit
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Grated Peel of 1 Grapefruit
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Pinches of Cayenne
1/4 Cup Cilantro, chopped
2 Oranges, peeled and sectioned
4 Red Radishes, sliced and quartered
Mixed Salad Greens

Jicama

1.  Put the jicama cubes in a medium bowl.  Add the juices, peel, salt, cayenne and cilantro and mix well.

Jicama marinating in the fruit juices

2.  Add the orange pieces either whole sections or chopped.  Add the radishes.  Mix well.

3.  Serve on a bed of salad greens.

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Day 187 Cucumber Smoothie

Cucumber Smoothie

1/2 Cucumber
1 Cup Green Grapes
1 Leaf Kale
2 Kiwis
1 -2 Cups Ice Water

Mix everything in a blender and enjoy.

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Day 186 Wilted Spinach Salad

Wilted Spinach Salad

1 Red Onion, quartered and thinly sliced
3 to 4 Slices Baguette per person
6 Tablespoons Olive Oil, plus more for brushing bread
1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives, halved
1 Large Bunch Spinach
1 Clove Garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon Oregano
2 Tablespoons Sherry
4 Ounces Soft Nut Cheese

Soaking onions

1.  Preheat the oven to 400F.  Brush the bread with olive oil and toast it in the oven until it is crisp and lightly brown.

Toasted baguette

2. Cover the onion slices with cold water and refrigerate till needed.  If the spinach leaves are large, trim stems and slice the leaves.

3.  Put the spinach in a large bowl and toss with the drained onions, garlic, oregano and sherry.  Break up the cheese and crumble over the salad and mix.  Heat the olive oil until very hot, but not smoking.  Immediately, pour it over the salad, turning the leaves with a pair of metal tongs so that the oil coats as many leaves as possible. Toss well.  Serve with toasted bread.

Goes well with Asparagus Soup

Pairs well with Riesling Spatlese

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