10 large, brined grape leaves, rinsed and
patted dry
1 small round Camembert cheese, well chilled
2 Tbs. basil pesto, homemade (see related
recipe at right) or purchased
Coarse country bread slices, preferably walnut
or black olive bread, for serving
Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing (optional)
1 onion, diced
1 small leek, split lengthwise, rinsed well, diced
6-8 parsnips, diced
3 cups plain rice or soy milk
3 cups spring or filtered water
1/4 cup mirin or white wine
2 1/2 teaspoons white miso
small bunch fresh parsley, minced for garnish
hazelnut pesto
1 cup hazelnuts, oven toasted, skinned
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh Italian...
Extra virgin olive oil
2-3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
1 red onion, diced
sea salt
generous pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2-3 stalks celery, diced
1-2 small zucchini, diced
5-6 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced, do not peel or seed
1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed very well
1 bay leaf
4 cups spring or filtered water
4 teaspoons sweet white miso
3-4 sprigs fresh basil, finely shredded...
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 carrot, very thin oblong pieces
1 red onion, thin half moon slices
1 small bunch broccoli rabe or other green, rinsed well, left whole
6-8 red radishes, thinly sliced
1-2 cucumbers, thinly sliced on the diagonal
12-15 oil-cured black olives, pitted, coarsely minced
several slices whole grain sourdough bread, cubed
dressing:
1⁄2 cup extra...