Archive for November, 2007

Sunday Morning Hash Brown Potatoes

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2       lbs   russet potatoes or other   baking potatoes, cooked, peeled and finely diced (or grated, about 3 cups)
3     tablespoons grated onions
3/4     teaspoon salt
1/8     teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2     tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTION:
1. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, salt and pepper and mix well.
2. Heat the oil in […]

Pinchos

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
2       tablespoons chopped   onions
4     large garlic cloves, chopped
1     tablespoon spanish sweet smoked paprika
1/2     teaspoon spanish hot smoked paprika or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1     teaspoon dried oregano
1     teaspoon black peppercorns
2     teaspoons dried thyme
1     teaspoon ground cumin
1/8     teaspoon ground cinnamon
1     bay leaf, crumbled
2     […]

Hawaiian Smoothie

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
3 min 3 min prep
Change to: 10 oz servings US Metric
1     cup pineapple juice, unsweetened
1     cup crushed pineapple (fresh or use one 8 oz. can)
2     tablespoons apricot jam
1 (12     ounce) package silken lite firm tofu (Mori-Nu makes this)
1     ripe banana
DIRECTION:
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Whip until smooth.
2. Chill […]

Jícama-Apple Slaw

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
1/3       cup packed chopped   fresh cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
2     tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
1-2     tablespoon minced jalapeno peppers
1     teaspoon sugar
3/4     teaspoon salt
1/2     teaspoon ground cumin
1/4     cup lime juice
1/3     cup extra-virgin olive oil
1     lb jicama
1     tart green apple, cored (not peeled)
2     […]

Happy Lucky Fried Rice!

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
20 min 10 min prep
Change to: servings US Metric
1     cup long grain rice
1 1/2     cups boiling water
3     teaspoons vegemite
1     onion, finely chopped
1     garlic clove, crushed
3     slices bacon, chopped
1     cup tiny cooked shrimp
1     cup small button mushrooms, halved
1     cup frozen peas, thawed
1     tablespoon hoisin sauce or […]

Cheese & Peas

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
30 min 10 min prep
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1     tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
1     teaspoon cumin seeds
1     cup finely chopped red onions
1     tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1     large tomato, finely chopped (1 cup)
1     tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1     teaspoon salt
1     teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne, to taste)
1     […]

Lime-Flavored Rice Noodles With Cashews

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
2       quarts   water
1     lb fresh refrigerated rice noodles or cooked dried rice noodles, cut into 3-inch pieces
2     tablespoons vegetable oil
1     teaspoon black mustard seeds or yellow mustard seeds
1/4     teaspoon asafetida powder (hing or heeng) (optional)
1/4     cup dried yellow split peas (chana dal)
1/4     cup raw whole cashews
2     medium […]

Potatoes Like That One Time

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
1       large   white potato or   yukon gold potato
1     tablespoon olive oil
3     teaspoons butter
1/2     teaspoon hickory smoke salt
pepper, to taste
1     teaspoon dried onion flakes
3-4     rosemary sprigs
heavy aluminum foil (or double-thick regular foil)
DIRECTION:
1. Prepare the grill/barbecue.
2. Prepare the foil container to resemble the approximate size and shape of an opened laptop […]

Baked Rigatoni With Aubergine & Mozzarella

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
2 3/4       lbs small vine   tomatoes or small   plum tomatoes
golden caster sugar
4     tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1     large aubergine (about 1 lb)
1 1/8     lbs rigatoni pasta
2     garlic cloves, crushed
3     ounces black olives, stoned and chopped
1/2     cup basil leaves, plus extra for serving
1     lb buffalo […]

Asian Noodles and Broccoli

Monday, November 12th, 2007

30 min 15 min prep
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1     lb broccoli
1     lb dry pasta (linguine or fettucine)
2     tablespoons dark sesame oil (toasted)
1     tablespoon light olive oil
2     minced garlic cloves
1     teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1     lb firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
6     tablespoons soy sauce
3     tablespoons rice […]