Mary's Menu

Natto A Fermented Soy Bean

Natto is made from cooked whole soybeans that have been fermented with koji spores. Once it is prepared, there is no need for further...

Stuffed Tofu with Veggies

This is a bit of a fancy dish, it can have a pretty presentation and can be very tasty. It is not a beginners because it has many steps....

Salsa with Avocado & Black Beans

Easy Salsa with fresh veggies, black beans, and avocado. This is just one version of so many ways to make sassy salsa. So easy to do and...

NABEMONO or NABE One Pot Cooking

How to make a one pot stew or "Hot Pot" meal using just vegetables, rice and noodles. Nabe Mono, as is called in Japan, translates to...

SPLIT PEA BARLEY SOUP

INGREDIENTS Half cup dried whole barley One cup split pea One inch piece Kombu Two carrots diced Three stalks of celery diced One onion...

French Lentil Soup

Ingredients Two cups dry French Lentils Four cups of water to start Add more water to cooking 1 tsp sea salt 1-2 Whole Bay Leaves One...

Black Beans

Ingredients Two cups of dried black beans 5-6 cups water 1-inch piece Kombu 1-2 bay leaf 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp soy sauce Preparation Wash...

Whole Grain Brown Rice

INGREDIENTS Two cups brown rice Three cups water pinch sea salt per cup of rice PREPARATION Rinse the rice gently in a pot of cold water,...

Pinto Beans with Sautéed Onions & Corn Tortillas

INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried pinto beans 6 cups water 1-inch piece Kombu kelp 1 tsp. Sea salt ½ tsp. Soy sauce 1 small onion slivered or diced...

The Ohsawa's, Aihara's, Muramoto, Kushi's, Shizuko

We dedicate this section to the memory of past Macrobiotic teachers from my own experiences with stories, anecdotes, recipes, writings,...

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