Delicious Recipes
Carrot and Beet Salad with Ginger
1/4 cup minced shallot (onions will work as well) 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup rice vinegar (available at Asian markets and some supermarkets) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 cup olive oil 4 cups finely...
Chinese Cabbage (Asian Chicken Salad)
1 head Chinese cabbage, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide strips 1 head of romaine or leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup soy sauce/Tamari 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar or honey 1 tablespoon distilled white...
Sweet and Sour Chinese Cabbage
4 tablespoons canola oil 1 head chinese cabbage, rinsed, drained, shredded 4 scallions, sliced 1 cup shredded carrots (optional: Broccoli, Cauliflower, or Bok Choi – sliced thinly) Sauce: 6 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce In a...
Couscous, Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice
Makes 6 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil 3-6 garlic scapes, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 2/3 cups water 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel 1/2...
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...
Edamame Ideas
(Soybeans) Literally translated, Edamame means “Beans on Branches” Strip the beans from the branches and then boil for 5-10 minutes in salted water. Drain the beans and add a bit more salt or soy sauce. Strip the beans from the pod either with...
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,...
Edamame Succotash Salad
(Real Food For Healthy Kids - July 2008) Make this salad for lunch but serve it hot at dinner first. To give kids extra protein at lunch, add 1/2 cup finely chopped cold cooked chicken and round it out with a small whole-wheat roll and an apple. 2...
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...
Fairy Tale Eggplant, Green Beans and Red Curry Tofu
1 lb. fairy tale eggplant cut in slices 1 med. Sweet or red onion diced 1 lime’s worth of juice 1 tsp. sugar/honey/agave syrup (it’s really to your taste) 1 Tbs. soy sauce or tamari 1-2 Tbs. chopped cilantro or basil for garnish 1 Tbs. diced ginger 1 small...
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...
Fairytale Eggplant in Ginger-Garlic
3-5 fairy tale eggplant, sliced in half lengthwise 3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sake 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch knob fresh ginger, minced Cornstarch Sugar Heat the oil in a large pan....