Delicious Recipes
Vegetable Curry
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks 1 small (or 1/2 large) head of cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces 1 onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 Tbsp canola oil 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp grated ginger 2-3 Tbsp chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp curry powder 1/2 tsp...
Cucumber-Carrot Pinwheels
* whole cucumbers, unpeeled * whole carrots, peeled Cut cucumber in 3" lengths. Hollow out seeded middle section. Push a carrot into the hollowed out center of the cucumber. Slice the cucumber/carrot wheels into 1/2-inch slices. You end up with a cucumber slice...
Cauliflower-Lentil Curry
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 cucumber, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion,...
Cucumber Purslane Yogurt Salad
* 5 large Cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into quarter-round slices * 1/4 pound Purslane, large stems removed, washed and drained well * 2 tablespoons each, Fresh chopped mint, cilantro and chervil * 4 cups Whole milk yogurt * 1/4 cup Virgin olive...
Cauliflower and Feta Omlet
5 large eggs 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch-wide florets (3 cups) 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 oz) 1/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves Beat eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a 10-inch...
Cucumber Lemonade (Agua de Pepino)
* 1 cucumber, peeled and cubed * 1 lemon * 5 c water * Sugar to taste Add cucumber and water to a blender and puree. Strain. Add juice of lemon and sugar to taste. Serve over ice. Or grate the cucumber into the pitcher of lemonade. Stir well. Garnish glasses with a...
Chard Stuffed with Lemon Rice
(Serves 8 as a side dish or 4 as a main course) Salt 8 large chard leaves, stems cut away at the bottom 1 C arborio rice 1 large egg yolk 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest 2 tbsp. lemon juice (preparation tip: remember to zest the lemon before...
Sesame Lemon Cucumber Salad
Serves 4 as a side dish 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 small lemon 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes , plus more to taste 1...
Roasted Eggplant, Garlic and Chickpeas with Swiss Chard
1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 sweet pepper, chopped 1 medium eggplant, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes 6-9 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup chickpeas (use can or use dried chickpeas, soaked in water for 24 hours) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided...
Thai Cucumber Salad
Salad: 2 large cucumbers 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1 cup unsalted, roasted or raw, shelled peanuts Dressing: 3 Tbs lemon juice 1 Tbs tamari or soy sauce 1 Tbs sugar, honey or agave...
Swiss Chard Side Dish
("It will seem like a ton of swiss chard, but it shrinks a lot during cooking" says Elinor Brook) 1 Lb swiss chard (1 bunch) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp heavy cream 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan Salt and Pepper Preheat the oven to 400F. Wash chard leaves in...
Gingery Salmon w/ Cucumber & Radish
courtesy of Cook’s Illustrated Broilers vary in heat output, so cooking times vary dramatically. When you are broiling, it is best not to walk away from the oven. Keep a close watch on your food, and start checking after a few minutes. Serve with basmati or...