Food and cooking tips

Try Eating Raw Food : You need a balance of three basic food groups as most of your diet:
  • sweet fruits (apples, oranges, berries, melons, etc.)
  • green leaves (dark lettuce, kale, collards, spinach, etc.)
  • raw plant fats (avocados, olives & their oil, coconuts & their oil, nuts & seeds, durian)
    • Eat lots of sweet fruit, lots of green leaves, and some fat (as dressing, pâté, hummus, etc.). Add vegetables as desired, and sprouted grains and legumes occasionally. Try fruit for breakfast and snacks; greens, veggies and fat for lunch and dinner.


    Track down specials and buy in bulk. Buying in bulk means less trips, and can be a good way of reducing your food miles.


    Oven Tips : If you don't have one, consider buying a self-cleaning oven. They use less energy for normal cooking because of higher insulation levels. They also save on your rubber glove and cleanser purchases! However, if you use the self-cleaning feature more than once a month, you'll end up using more energy than you saved. When you clean the oven, do it right after cooking to take advantage of residual heat.


    Kitchen safety

    Never leave your cooking unattended. Even if the phone or doorbell rings. Remember - fires start when your attention stops.
    If a deep fat frying pan catches fire don't move it (it could give you terrible burns).











Potato and Leek Casserole (Vrg) Recipe
Potato and Leek Casserole (Vrg) Category Casserole Recipes 
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3 c Well-scrubbed leeks, cut

Into 1/2-inch Pieces 1/2 c Carrots, shredded

2 T Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste 1 t Powdered dry rosemary

1 c Vegetable broth

2 lb Unpeeled red potatoes,

Sliced in Thin rounds 1/4 c Parsley or chives (or

Mixed), finely Chopped Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In deep skillet, coat leeks and carrots with olive oil. Cover and simmer over low heat until soft. Add seasonings. Mix well. Layer a well-oiled 2-1/2- to 3-quart casserole (with cover) with 1/3 of the potatoes, then 1/2 the seasoned vegetables. Repeat and finish with last 1/3 of potatoes. Pour broth evenly into casserole. Cover and bake for 50 minutes covered at 375 degrees. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and chives. Variation: Substitute carrots with zucchini if desired. Half of leek can be finely chopped yellow onions. Total Calories Per Serving: 290 Fat: 7 grams This article was originally published in the September/October 1993 issue of the _Vegetarian_Journal_, published by The Vegetarian Resource Group. From: bobbi@clark.net (Bobbi Pasternak). rfvc Digest V94 Issue #204, Sept. 22, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com using

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