From the Garden: Filo Roll with Swiss Chard and Ricotta
A hearty filo roll is a great way to use up a large quantity of fresh greens that are in danger of going bad. No chard? No problem. Use spinach, kale or sorrel, even mixing in a bit of arugula if you'd like, instead.
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In Conversation with Damon Gameau, Actor-Director of "That Sugar Film"
One day, Damon Gameau, actor and film-maker hailing from Australia, was walking down a supermarket aisle and picked up a can of tomato soup. Damon noted the soup contained 18 teaspoons of sugar, almost the same amount as a can of soda. He then spent hours reading various product labels, realizing that added sugar was in nearly every packaged product there - even in the foods that are generally considered healthy, that most Australians eat every day. Curious about the effect of these foods on the human body, he decided to embark on a 60-day experiment. Damon would switch from his usual whole foods diet to an average Australian diet, consuming 40 teaspoons of sugar per day. But instead of...
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Plating Palate: Strawberry-Cashew Raw Cheesecake
Desserts, in general, tend to benefit from a few different garnishes. To plate this Strawberry-Cashew Raw Cheesecake, I used small basil leaves, edible flowers, roasted pistachios, strawberry pieces, whipped coconut cream, freeze dried strawberry powder and strawberry sauce.
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Meatless Monday Summer Skewers
On July 13, 2015, NGI proudly partnered with Meatless Monday and Gotham Greens to present “Meatless Monday Summer Skewers: A Recipe Conversion Contest.” Check out the winning recipe below.
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From the Garden: Purslane Salad with Yellow Tomatoes and Red Onion
Purslane is a highly nutritious plant, whose hydrating leaves have a lemony aroma and hearty texture.