Curb staffer Maria Brunetta cooks recipes inspired by food doula, Qwantese Winters
By Maria Brunetta
Chickpea stew
Recipe:
- 1 whole yellow onion (diced)
- 1 clove of garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of curry powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 sweet potato (cubed)
- 1 potato (cubed)
- 2 leaves of Kale (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4-5 cups of bone broth
- A few leaves of parsley
Directions:
To a large pot add enough olive oil to coat the bottom with a tablespoon of butter. Add in the diced onion and sauté. Add in the garlic clove. Add the spices, chickpeas, kale, potato and sweet potato one at a time, mixing well. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add parsley and let simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Serve.
Rosemary apple cider vinegar hair rinse
Recipe:
- 2-4 cups of apple cider vinegar (depending on concentration)
- 2-3 sprigs of rosemary
- Water (optional)
Directions:
To a sanitized mason jar add apple cider vinegar, rosemary and water (if using). Let the mixture sit for two weeks. After two weeks transfer to a spray or squeeze bottle and apply to hair for a few minutes before washing it off in the shower.