Delicious Recipes
Ceasar Salad
courtesy of Cook’s Illustrated If you don't own a garlic press, chop the garlic for both the croutons and dressing by hand; sprinkle it with the salt and then continue mincing it until it is almost pureed. The garlic and anchovies in the dressing are...
Cantaloupe in Vanilla Lime Syrup
Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Yield: 6 servings For syrup: 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup water 2 limes, zest removed in strips with a vegetable peeler 1 vanilla bean, split...
Cantaloupe Salsa
Makes about 2 cups of salsa This would be great over grilled fish or chicken, not that ours ever got that far. It is equally good with tortilla chips. It occurred to me after the fact that this would be fun with a mix of honeydew and cantaloupe, for color and a bigger...
Tuscon Carrot Top Soup
3 T Olive Oil 1 Medium onion, diced 2 Carrots, diced 1 Stalk celery, diced 3 Cloves garlic, minced 1/2 t salt 1/2 t pepper 6 Cups vegetable broth 1/4 Cup rice uncooked 1 1/2 Cups carrot tops, chopped 1/4 Cup parmesan cheese Sauté onion, carrots, celery and...
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...
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...
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...
Cream of Garlic and Edamame Soup
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Bulb Garlic, separated into cloves and peeled 2 Bay Leaves 3 cups shelled Edamame 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup heavy cream Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat....
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...