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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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