Full Menu



Soups & Stews

Whole Grains

Pasta

Beans & Legumes

Tofu, Tempeh & Seitan

Fish

Vegetables

Sea Vegetables

Desserts

Condiments

Menu Ideas & Clients' Favorites


Please choose up to 5 dishes from the list, with only 1 asterixed (*) item per cooking day.
Please call by the early evening the day before you’d like me to cook.
Thank you!

Soups and Stews 

 

 

Red Lentil
A hearty soup with sweet squash, carrots and parsnips; flavored by basil, thyme and oregano; a great staple


Chickpea Vegetable
A thick stew with lots of root vegetables, celery, turmeric and bay


Cream of Cauliflower
A delightful blend of cauliflower, onion and potato
with fresh dill and umeboshe plum vinegar


Gypsy Soup

A colorful spicy mix of garbanzo beans, sweet potatoes, carrots,
squash, peppers, tomatoes, green beans or peas and warm spices


Vegetable Noodle Soup

Japanese soba noodles in a kombu-based broth
with shitake mushrooms, greens, carrots and onions


Russian Beet and Cabbage Borscht

Velvety and rich with potatoes, carrots and celery; made delectable with
caraway, tomato and honey, excellent complimented by yogurt or sour cream


Black Turtle Bean Soup
Tasty and thick with garlic, squash and basil

Yellow Split Pea
Split peas in a brothy soup with summer vegetables of zucchini and celery

 

Carrot Ginger *
A smooth, soothing blend of sweet carrot and pungent fresh ginger with
cinnamon, allspice, fennel, mint and lemon, pureed with toasted cashews


Miso Soups

Miso Vegetable and Tofu – heartier with garlic, vegetables and herbs
Miso Squash – sweeter and smooth
Miso Shitake Daikon – more Japanese, enhanced with sea veggies and scallions
Miso Ginger – with snow peas and watercress


Mushroom Barley
(Dairy optional)
A tasty version with brown and shitake mushrooms,
pearl barley, navy beans, sherry and parsley


Green Split Pea

Smooth and full of root vegetables and herbs


Brazilian Black Bean *
A tangy, zippy, filling soup with carrot, peppers,
tomatoes, cumin and hints of orange and cilantro


Vitality Fish Soup

A strengthening mix of white fish, daikon radish, burdock root,
shitake mushrooms, carrot, ginger and wakame in a healing kombu dashi (broth)


Southwestern Corn and Sweet Potato

A beautiful soup accented by red bell peppers, cilantro and lime

Top of Page

Whole Grains 

 

 

BASICS

Rice
Long grain brown – lighter for warmer days
Short grain brown – heartier for cooler days
Sweet rice – sticky and filling
Wehani rice – chewy texture, red-brown color and nutty flavor
Wild rice – hearty and textured, good mixed with other grains


Barley
Chewy grain high in protein and beneficial to the liver


Kasha

Hearty roasted buckwheat with a comforting texture


Millet

A very alkalizing grain with a soft texture and lovely yellow color


Quinoa
An ancient Inca grain with excellent protein and a light, fluffy texture


Oats

Soft and comforting when cooked and a crunchy snack if toasted


Polenta

Soothing cornmeal that cools and can be cut in pieces like cake or topped with salad or a main dish


Cous-Cous

Light and fluffy grain derived from wheat, with a pasta-like flavor


Amaranth

An ancient Aztec grain high in nutrients with a nutty, light flavor; needs to be combined with other grains


 

"Let the beauty you love be what you do. There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground." -- Rumi

 

"You have every right to be highly pleased with yourself for making food choices that show wise and life-affirming judgement." -- John Robbins

 

GRAINS WITH A LITTLE EXCITEMENT ADDED


Brown Rice with Walnuts, Cashews or Pecans
Nuts added to basic rice provides extra protein and flavor


Brown and Wild Rice With Gomashio
A good blend with toasted sesame seed condiment


Polenta With Pine Nuts, Fresh Rosemary and Basil
Fresh herbs and nuts give this a lovely Italian flavor


Kasha with Onions and Thyme
Onions and thyme add a savory tint to this nutty grain


Cornbread
(Dairy-eggs)
A delightful bread made with organic eggs and maple syrup and a hint of orange


Poppyseed Cornbread

A scone-like bread with fresh corn and poppyseeds


Quinoa Corn Salad with Basil
Tasty dish enhanced by garlic, scallions, olive oil and brown rice vinegar


Millet with Pecans and Squash

A warm, cozy and sweet dish


Lemony Ginger Cous-Cous
Zingy, pungent and light


Tabouli
Bulger wheat salad with tomatoes, scallions, olive oil, lemon, mint and parsley


Mixed Grain Pilaf
*
A wonderful blend of three different rices, barley, wheat or rye berries and added carrot, onion, celery, Italian spices, mustard and tamari

Baked Lemon Rice
Light basmati rice baked in vegetable broth with onions, chives and lemon peel


Brown Rice Nori Rolls
*
Vegetarian sushi filled with carrots, scallions, cucumber or avocado,
umeboshe plum paste and sesame seeds; served with wasabi and tamari


Green Breakfast
*
An awesome nutritious cereal made with ground oats, sunflower, sesame and flax seeds, wheat germ, soy lecithin, bee pollen and spirulina; just add a little hot water, soy or rice milk and maple syrup and you’re ready to go

Top of Page

 


 

Pastas

 

Miso Tahini Udon Noodles
Rich pasta with red peppers and scallions


Quinoa Spirals and Veggie Stir Fry
Softer noodles mixed with garlic, onion, carrot, broccoli and mushrooms


Soba Noodles in Spicy Peanut Sauce
Wild yam and buckwheat pasta with sweet and
spicy Thai sauce, red cabbage and bean sprouts


Pesto Garlic Parsley Ribbons

Noodles with garlic, pine nut olive oil and basil pesto

 

 

Noodle Kugel (Dairy-eggs)
A tasty traditional dish with tahini, apples, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon and maple syrup


Penne Pasta with Squash and Tomatoes
A lovely dish flavored with tumeric and tahini


Elbow Noodles with Cashew Cream
A dairy free alternative to macaroni and cheese, using a rich nut cream

 

Top of Page


 

Beans & Legumes

 

Aduki Beans and Squash
Excellent for the kidneys, adukis have a sweeter flavor enhanced by garlic and squash


Middle Eastern Hummus *
Smooth and tasty chickpea spread with garlic, olive oil, lemon and tahini


Anasazi Beans with Carrots and Zucchini
Colorful beans with dried basil and light vegetables


Pintos with Onions, Peppers and Tomatoes
Good texture and flavor with a spicy garlic, chile background


Pintos with Fresh Corn and Squash
A comforting dish; great for filling tortillas

 

 

Kidney Bean and Seitan Chili
Enhanced by carrot, garlic, tomato and cayenne pepper


Green Lentils with Indian Spices
A hearty legume dish with cumin, coriander and curry powder


Baked Beans with Miso and Apple Butter
A rich, sweet, tangy vegetarian variation


Black Eyed Peas with Mushrooms and Onions
Beautiful dish with savory vegetables and tamari


Light Spice Mung Bean Dahl
Rich bean dish with spices and fresh vegetables

 

Top of Page


 

Tofu, Tempeh & Seitan

 

TOFU - A protein rich product made from cultured soybeans

Tofu, carrot, squash and cashew sauté
A wonderfully sweet and soft dish with tahini and turmeric


Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry

Cubed tofu chunks with corn, shitake mushrooms, carrots and broccoli


Baked Tofu with Shitake Mushrooms and Cashews
Chewy tofu cutlets in a savory miso tahini sauce


Tofu Polenta Quiche
*
A rosemary polenta crust and cheese-like tofu filling with lots of garlic, basil, mushrooms, leeks, zucchini and fresh tomatoes; beautiful for a special brunch


Tofu Scramble

Crumbled tofu with onions, peppers, scallions, tomatoes, turmeric and tamari


Tofu Leek Mushroom Stroganoff
*
Rich and creamy with miso, sunflower cream and umeboshe paste;
excellent over noodles or rice


Tofu Nori Rolls
*
Brown rice rolls with marinated tofu, ume paste and sesame seeds;
served with tamari wasabi sauce and pickled ginger


Tofu Salad

A light dish with carrots, celery, scallions, crumbled tofu, olive oil, lemon and tamari


Tofu Burgers

Patties with tofu, potato, garlic, onion and carrot



 

 

TEMPEH - A protein rich product made from cultured soybeans

Tempeh with Broccoli, Grilled Garlic and Grated Beets
Flavored with toasted sesame oil


Baked Pesto Tempeh

Crunchy triangles with garlic and basil; drizzled with olive oil


Tempeh with Kabocha and Daikon
This dish is saucy and sweet with an apple juice tamari marinade,
smooth squash and chunks of pungent radish


Baked Citrus Thyme Tempeh
Steamed tempeh in a light, zingy and savory marinade; good served with sliced cucumbers


Miso Tahini Tempeh Stir-Fry

Cubed tempeh with asparagus, shitake mushrooms, petipan squash and garlic with a savory and rich flavor


SEITAN - Made from wheat gluten; has high protein and a tamari flavor

Caribbean Roti Mix
Seitan, garbanzo beans, squash, carrots, peppers, sweet potatoes, spices, lime and cilantro; awesome for filling tortillas, served over rice or with pasta


Garlic Seitan Stir-Fry
Tasty seitan with carrots, mushrooms, onions and boc choy


Jerk-Marinated Seitan
Baked seitan in a flavorful mix of caramelized onions, allspice, lime and cilantro


Seitan with Roasted Pears and Wild Rice *
Sweet and hearty casserole dish with textured rice, soft pears and chewy seitan chunks

 

Top of Page


 

Fish

 

Baked Salmon
Marinated in lemon, dill, garlic and tamari

Broiled Salmon Walnut Nori Rolls *
Delectable walnut-brown rice rolls filled with garlic-ginger salmon, avocado, cucumber,
scallions, umeboshe paste and sesame seeds; excellent with pickled ginger and wasabi tamari

Salmon Risotto
Made with brown rice, carrots, zucchini, scallions,
tomato, olive oil, garlic, Italian spices and lemon

Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad
A lovely mix of corn, snow peas, red onions, arugula and salmon
tossed with pasta in a garlic vinaigrette dressing

Tuna Steaks in Tangy Cilantro Marinade
Lemon, olive oil, ginger, garlic and cilantro make this dish enticing;
excellent served in the marinade over grain

Light white fish includes cod, scrod, carp, bass, trout.

White fish steaks include halibut, sea bass, swordfish.

 

Baked Light White Fish with Shitakes and Onions
Marinated in white wine and served with the sautéed vegetables

Light White Fish in Mustard Marinade
Baked in a smooth and tangy sauce with lemon, thyme and horseradish

Light White Fish with Herbs and Lime
Fresh and flavorful with a lovely blend of parsley, garlic, paprika, tomatoes and scallions

Spicy White Fish Steaks
Complimented by cumin, cilantro, carrot, onion, tomato and chile, this fish packs a punch

Light White Fish in Broth with Noodles and Vegetables
Japanese kombu dashi (broth), soba noodles, red pepper, boc choy, carrots and ginger

Poached White Fish Steaks with Mushroom Sauce
A saucy dish with white wine, mushrooms, bell peppers and savory herbs

 

Top of Page


 

Vegetables

click here for Sea Vegetables

 


Boc Choy, Garbanzo, Artichoke Salad
A flavorful and textured mix, tossed with a light vinaigrette


Pressed Salad
Cabbage, radish and beet traditionally brushed with salt and pressed


Steamed Beet and Carrot Salad
Naturally sweet and beautiful


Fresh Green Salad

Lovely mix of baby lettuces, green onions, cucumber
and sprouts dressed with a light vinaigrette


Cabbage, Carrot, Basil Slaw

Fine julienne vegetables in a creamy tofu-basil mayonnaise


Guacamole with Roasted Corn
*
Spicy and fresh with tomatoes, chile, red onions and sweet corn


Umeboshe Cabbage

The best tangy and sweet red cabbage dish ever


Broiled Portobello Mushrooms

Marinated in a savory mix of garlic, tamari, vinegar and sherry


Marinated Beets and Red Onions *
Tossed in a luscious blend of lemon, orange juice and umeboshe vinegar


Sweet Basil Carrots
Wonderful steamed carrots tossed with olive oil, maple syrup and fresh basil


Butternut Squash and Onions
Savory oregano flavor and melting texture

Baked Sweet Potatoes
Simple and yummy


Rosemary Roasted Root Veggies

Delectable dish of squash, carrot, parsnips, garlic and onions in tamari, sesame oil and rosemary


Baked Delicata Squash Rings
The makes a pretty side dish; brushed with oil, salt and pepper and baked


Roasted New Potatoes
Scrumptious and lightly browned with olive oil


Coconut Mashed Yams
Smooth and tasty with coconut milk and thyme


Cinnamon Acorn Squash
Halved,drizzled with maple syrup and baked to perfection


Sautéed Chard with Onions

Enhanced with garlic and tamari


Lemon Garlic Asparagus
Light, crispy and fresh


Miso Tahini Asparagus and Mushrooms
A savory and saucy side dish

Steamed Kale
Simple and good for you

 

 


Steamed Tamari Watercress
A beautiful pungent and fresh green vegetable


Sautéed Garlic Spinach
Warm and savory

Collard Greens with Caramelized Onions
Bitter and sweet all rolled into one


Mixed Greens and Walnut Sauté
Kale, collard greens and mustard greens with tamari


Sesame Broccoli
Bright green with little sesame snow flakes

Balsamic Green Beans
Boiled green beans tossed with balsamic vinegar


Broccoli and Carrots
Bright and beautiful cooked with a little toasted sesame oil


Kale, Beets and Sunflower Seeds
Grated beets sautéed with fresh greens and seeds


Cabbage, Cashews and Kale
Extra yummy with red cabbage and tamari


CREATE YOUR OWN STIR-FRY!

Choose up to five from the following list:
Onions, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, corn, squash, Scallions, pea pods, tomatoes, cauliflower, zucchini, celery, bean sprouts, kale, arame, hiziki, sunflower seeds, cashews

Choose one of the following flavors:
miso-tahini, lemon-garlic, pesto, curry, toasted sesame


Sea Vegetables


Arame with Daikon and Burdock
Sautéed with onion and tamari


Hiziki with Carrot and Lotus Root
Strengthening and energizing
(subject to lotus root availability)


Wakame Salad with Cucumbers

Light and chewy sea vegetable with umeboshe vinegar,
orange juice, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds


Arame Sea Vegetable Salad

Lovely carrots and red cabbage tossed with dill, tamari, vinegar and toasted sesame seeds


Hiziki, Squash and Broccoli
Rich and filling with tamari, lemon juice and sesame oil


Arame with Sweet Corn and Onions
Beautiful yellow corn sautéed with the onions
and black sea vegetable in herbs and sesame oil


Sea vegetables can also be added to many of the soups, basic grains and stir-frys.

 

Top of Page


 

Desserts

 

Vegan Chocolate Cake
A light and moist cake sweetened with maple syrup and cocoa powder;
can be enhanced with orange or mint zest or topped with maple tahini frosting


Creative Cous-Cous Cakes

Light and cool cake with a cous-cous bottom and jelled topping, made with maple syrup and apple juice, also excellent for breakfast; choose one of the following flavors:
Blueberry • raspberry-pear • cinnamon apple-raisin • orange-cranberry • blackberry-peach
apricot-ginger • strawberry-vanilla • banana-mango-coconut • kiwi-lime • chocolate-almond


Squash Pie

Delectable cinnamon squash filling sweetened with maple syrup and apple juice, with an oat, nut, barley malt crust, topped with toasted pecans (Also good: Parsnip Pie)


Poached Pears in Raspberry Sauce

Softened sweet pears filled with raspberry sauce and toasted almonds
and served on a bed of orange sauce


Apple Crisp
Warm apples and raisins layered with toasted oats, nuts and seeds,
sweetened with maple syrup and apple juice; extra yummy served with warm amasake


Peanut or Almond Butter Cookies
Crunchy, rich and satisfying; sweetened with maple syrup


Date Nut Bars

Rich oat and nut bars with a smooth orange-date filling


Carrot Cake

A not overly sweet cake with raisins and walnuts; topped with tahini-maple tofu icing

 

Crispy RiceTreats
Crunchy, gooey favorites with tahini, barley malt, maple syrup and toasted almonds

Pine Nut and Anise Cookies
Wonderfully tasty and crunchy with whole pine nuts and anise seed, sweetened with maple syrup


Pine Nut and Anise Cake with Orange Compote

Moist cake served with bright orange compote


Double Chocolate Cookies

Not-too-sweet cake-like cookies made with oats, apple sauce, soy milk, dairy-free chocolate chips and maple syrup


Tofu Chocolate Cheesecake

A creamy jelled chocolate filling sweetened with maple syrup on an oat-nut crust


Lemon Kanten

Light and refreshing jelled dessert made with apple juice, agar agar,
amazake, or brown rice syrup; can be cut in pieces for a sweet snack
(Other fruit kanten also available)


Amazake Pudding with Toasted Almonds
Rich and creamy rice cream, thickened with kuzu root


Dried Fruit Compote with Cashew Almond Cream

Rich, nutritious and naturally sweet stewed apricots, prunes and raisins with lemon zest; served with a rich nut, dairy-free cream


Granola
Crunchy oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and raisins or coconut, sweetened with barley malt, apple juice and maple syrup; wonderful as a snack or breakfast cereal

 

Top of Page


 

Condiments

 

Gomashio *
Traditional toasted sesame condiment, slowly and consciously pan-toasted and ground; an excellent source of extra calcium and good on top of most dishes; can replace table salt


Dulse and Pumpkin Seeds

Toasted high-protein condiment or snack


Turnip Pickles

Crunchy and pungent in tamari, brown rice vinegar and fresh ginger

 

 


Lotus Root Saffron Pickles

Super flavorful, cooked in brown rice vinegar; a delectable addition to a meal (subject to lotus root availability)


Sea Palm and Sunflower Seeds

Roasted sea palm with crunchy seeds

 

Top of Page

 

 



Menu Ideas

 

Chickpea Veggie Stew
Mixed Grain Pilaf
Garlic Seitan Stir Fry
Marinated Beets and Red Onions
Vegan Chocolate Cake


Red Lentil Soup
Brown Rice with Walnuts
Steamed Kale
Daikon, Burdock and Arame
Gomashio

Japanese
Shitake Daikon Miso Soup
Broiled Salmon Nori Rolls
Steamed Tamari Watercress
Arame Sea Vegetable Salad
Lemon Kanten

 

Miso Ginger Soup
Quinoa
Miso Tahini Tempeh Stir Fry
Umeboshe Cabbage
Cucumber Wakame Salad

Kidney Bean and Seitan Chili
Quinoa Spirals and Stir Fry
Cabbage Carrot Basil Slaw
Broiled Portobello Mushrooms
Cous-Cous Cake

Southwestern
Corn and Sweet Potato Soup
Polenta
Pinto Beans
Butternut Squash and Onions
Fresh Green Salad

 

Vegetable Noodle Soup
Middle Eastern Hummus
Tofu Burgers
Broccoli and Carrots
Almond Butter Cookies

Vitality Fish Soup
Barley
Mushroom Leek Gravy
Lemon Garlic Asparagus
Baked Pesto Tempeh

Russian Beet and Cabbage Borcht
Kasha with Onions and Thyme
Tofu Leek Mushroom Stroganoff
Balsamic Beans
Noodle Kugel

 


CLIENTS' FAVORITES!

Brazilian Black Bean Soup
Cornbread
Baked Salmon
Steamed Garlic Asparagus
Lemon Garlic Asparagus


Carrot Ginger Soup
Mixed Grain Pilaf
Tofu Stir Fry
Sesame Broccoli
Sweet Basil Carrots

White Fish in Mustard Marinade
Boc Choy, Garbanzo, Artichoke Salad
Roasted New Potatoes
Carrots and Broccoli
Apple Crisp

Top of Page

 

 

"Lindsay is a treasure and anyone who has the honor of having her cook for them is blessed. Lindsay is an excellent chef and she paid careful attention to our particular needs and preferences." - J. Wager, Berkeley, CA

 

"Nourishing Spirit has opened my mind and palate to an alternative, healthier cuisine and taken the pressure off preparing good meals every day for my family. The menu choices are creative and surprisingly delicious." - K. McClung, Berkeley, CA

"I find Nourishing Spirit's socially and environmentally conscious vision refreshing. It's a spiritual practice of nourishing life and appreciating abundance. Each mouthful has been a intimate reminder that my life is interconnected with all others." - J. Wittrup, Santa Fe, NM


"
Lindsay's personable attitude with those involved at East West has been refreshing, and extremely appreciated.
-
M. Narrol, Director, East West Center, Toronto, ON

 

  Baaxpee is a Native American symbol representing the spiritual power with the ability to transform objects and lives.

Home
Menus

News
Chef Lindsay Rice
Contact

Baaxpee is a Native American symbol representing the spiritual power with the ability to transform objects and lives.

   



©2000-2007 Nourishing Spirits. All Rights Reserved.

This site is being repopulated; thank you for your gracious understanding while we update our web presence.

This site created by: