Autumn's bounty: create healthful, nutrient-rich comfort foods with food expert Ambra.As the changing of the leaves beckons us to look inside and be grateful for our year's harvest, let's remember to pleasure our bodies with delicious foods that comfort and heal. Gathering the fall bounty of root vegetables, whole grains and fall is the most natural way to feed the body, mind and spirit and keep us healthy through this time of transition. So pull up a pot and find your power through creating these nutritious, comforting and immune-boosting recipes! Find solace in this warming recipe for miso (Multiple Inputs Single Output) Pronounced "my-so," it is the use of multiple transmitters and a single receiver on a wireless device to improve the transmission distance. See MIMO. stew. Much more than the thin broth served at Japanese restaurants, this stew is packed with nutrients and protein. Health benefits of Magical Miso Stew: Seaweed provides trace minerals, B vitamins B vitamins This family of vitamins consists of thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin, folic acid (B9), and cobalamin (B12). , calcium, protein and aids in weight loss. Quinoa quinoa (kēnwä`), tall annual herb (Chenopodium quinoa) of the family Chenopodiaceae (goosefoot family), whose seeds have provided a staple food for peoples of the higher Andes since pre-Columbian times. contains all the essential amino acids essential amino acid n. An alpha-amino acid that is required for protein synthesis but cannot be synthesized by humans and must be obtained in the diet. , is a complete protein and is very easy to digest. Miso provides important enzymes, which aid in digestion and isoflavones isoflavones (īˑ·sō·flāˈ·vōnz), n.pl phytoestrogenic compounds found in various plants, including red clover and soy. , and arc especially important for women's hormone balancing. Indian-Spiced Roasted Roots with Seasonal Pumpkin is inspired by autumns rich colors and warm, earthy smells. Roasted roots such as orange pumpkins, red beets and purple potatoes, are grounding and help provide stability in this magical time of transformation. Health benefits of Indian-Spiced Roasted Roots with Seasonal Pumpkin: Beets are an excellent source of iron and folic acid folic acid: see coenzyme; vitamin. folic acid or folate Organic compound essential to animal growth and health and needed by bacteria as a growth factor. , and they are a powerful blood cleanser. Carrots provide beta carotene be·ta car·o·tene also be·ta-car·o·tene n. The isomeric form of carotene that is widely distributed in nature and most efficiently converted to vitamin A by the body. (important for eyes, skin, nails and hair) and lots of vitamin A vitamin A also called retinol Fat-soluble alcohol, most abundant in fatty fish and especially in fish-liver oils. It is not found in plants, but many vegetables and fruits contain beta-carotene (see . Ginger aids in digestion and circulation. Both garlic and onions are anti-viral, anti-bacterial and are all-around good immune system immune system Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders. boosters. What autumn meal would be complete without orchard-fresh cobbler? This one offers no guilt, being made with healthy whole grains, natural sweeteners and body-balancing fall fruits. Health benefits: Apples promote beneficial intestinal flora Noun 1. intestinal flora - harmless microorganisms (as Escherichia coli) that inhabit the intestinal tract and are essential for its normal functioning micro-organism, microorganism - any organism of microscopic size and help in the treatment of candida candida Any of the parasitic imperfect fungi (see fungus) that make up the genus Candida, which resemble yeasts and occur especially in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract. overgrowth overgrowth Rapid growth in the sales of a mutual fund's shares to the extent that the fund has difficulty finding promising new investments or it must take such large positions in individual investments that its trading flexibility is reduced. . Cranberries are very helpful in maintaining a healthy urinary tract. Magical Miso Stew 6 cups water 1/2 cup dried quinoa 4 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon-sized chunk minced ginger 2 stalks chopped celery 2 carrots chopped 1 cup chopped kale 1/4 cup torn pieces kombu/arame/nori seaweed (you choose) 2 eggs (optional) 1/4 cup organic red or white miso 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Bring water, quinoa and carrots to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, ginger, celery and seaweed (if it is a firm variety). Cook for five minutes. Crack eggs into pot and stir gently. When egg is mostly cooked, remove from heat and add kale and any tender seaweed. In a separate bowl mix miso, sesame oil, turmeric and cayenne. Add a ladle full of broth (not boiling) and stir until smooth. When pot of soup has cooled enough to touch, add in miso mixture and serve hot. * May be reheated; however, be careful not to boil the miso, because boiling will kill the beneficial enzymes. Indian-Spiced Roasted Roots with Seasonal Pumpkin 1 cubed medium-sized edible pumpkin 1 cubed large beet 1 cubed large sweet potato 2 cubed purple potatoes (any potatoes can be substituted) 2 chopped turnips 2 chopped carrots 1/4 cup fresh burdock root, peeled and sliced 1 medium chopped yellow onion 5 cloves chopped garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon coriander 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss all the vegetables into a shallow baking dish. Mix the sauce on the side. Pour 2/3 of mixture over the vegetables and stir to coat. Bake for thirty minutes. Stir and add the rest of the sauce. Continue baking until all vegetables are soft enough to enjoy. Stir again. Return to the oven to broil for three minutes watching carefully. Apple-Cranberry Cobbler FILLING: 6 green apples, cored and sliced (peeled if desired, but not necessary) 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses 1/8 teaspoon dried ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon DOUGH: 1 cup unbleached whole wheat flour 1 / 2 cup honey 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup milk/milk substitute 1 2/3 tbl baking powder Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix filling together and pour across the bottom of a casserole dish. Wisk dough and roll out. Lay dough flat across the fruit and score decoratively with a knife blade across the top. Place in the oven for fifteen minutes. Ambra, owner of Ambrosia's Delights Natural Catering, strives to use the freshest of ingredients, incorporating many organic and locally produced items into her recipes.Call 828-779-0325, email info@ambrosiasdelights.com or visit www.ambrosiasdelights.com. |
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