Recipes

 

November 9, 2009

Volume 7

Super Easy Stir-Fried Cabbage

Ingredients

·    1 tablespoon vegetable oil

·    2 cloves garlic, minced

·    1 pound shredded cabbage

·    1 tablespoon soy sauce

·    1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine)

Directions

1.                  Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for a few seconds until it begins to brown. Stir in the cabbage until it is coated in oil; cover the wok, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the soy sauce, and cook and stir for another minute. Increase the heat to high, and stir in the Chinese cooking wine. Cook and stir until the cabbage is tender, about 2 minutes more.

 

Napa Cabbage Salad with Lemon-Pistachio Vinaigrette

Ingredients

·    1 teaspoon lemon zest

·    1 tablespoon lemon juice

·    1 tablespoon pistachio oil

·    3 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage

·    2 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce leaves

·    1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley

·    1 tablespoon finely sliced fresh basil

·    1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

·    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

·    2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

Directions

1.                  In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the pistachio oil, whisking constantly, until the dressing is mixed well.

2.                  In a large bowl, toss together the sliced napa cabbage, sliced romaine lettuce, parsley and basil. Mix in the dressing, salt and pepper. Gently toss until dressing is distributed evenly. Top with chopped pistachios. Enjoy!

 

Sweet Onions with Radish Sauce

Ingredients

·    2 large sweet onions cut into 1/2-inch slices

·    1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil

·    1/2 teaspoon salt

·    1/8 teaspoon pepper

·    1/2 cup plain yogurt

·    1 tablespoon mayonnaise

·    1/4 cup chopped radishes

·    2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill

Directions

1.                  Brush both sides of onion slices with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the onions directly on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect heat for 8 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender.

2.                  In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, radishes and dill. Serve with the onions.

 

Easy Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients

·    2 tablespoons butter

·    1 onion, minced

·    1 teaspoon minced garlic

·    2 cups chopped fresh broccoli

·    1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

·    1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

·    4 eggs, well beaten

·    1 1/2 cups milk

·    1 teaspoon salt

·    1/2 teaspoon black pepper

·    1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1.                  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2.                  Over medium-low heat melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onions, garlic and broccoli. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft. Spoon vegetables into crust and sprinkle with cheese.

3.                  Combine eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in melted butter. Pour egg mixture over vegetables and cheese.

4.                  Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until center has set.

 

Broccoli Ham Ring

Ingredients

·    1/4 pound cooked ham, coarsely chopped

·    1/4 pound fresh broccoli, chopped

·    1 bunch fresh green onions, chopped

·    1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

·    1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

·    2 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard

·    1 teaspoon lemon juice

·    2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls

Directions

1.                  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2.                  In a large bowl, toss together ham, chopped broccoli, onion, parsley, and Swiss cheese. Stir in lemon juice and Dijon-style mustard.

3.                  On a 13-inch stone or baking sheet, arrange crescent triangles in a circle with bases overlapping in center and points to the outside. There should be a 3-inch diameter circle in center. Spoon the filling evenly over the crescent rolls. Fold points of triangle over filling and tuck under base at center. Filling will not be completely covered.

4.                  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Serve warm.

 

CRUMBLY MIZUNA

Ingredients

2-3 small onions, chopped
1 Tbsp oil
1 Tsp fresh ginger, minced fine
1 bunch mizuna, chopped and cooked
1 cup lightly toasted bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Saute onion in oil until soft. Remove from heat and stir in other
ingredients. May be served alone as a side dish or used to stuff
tomatoes or peppers.

Wilted Greens with Toasted Sesame Seeds & Mango

 

Ingredients

¼ cup water
¼ cup tamari (or soy sauce)
2Tbs rice vinegar
2 Tbs rice wine (mirin)
1 Tbs dark sesame oil
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
6 cups Asian greens (mizuna, mustard, bok choy, chinese celery)
1 mango, pitted, peeled, julienned
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Whisk together water, tamari, vinegar, rice wine & sesame oil. Set aside. Heat vegetable oil in saucepan. Cook garlic for 1 minute. Add vinegar mixture; heat 2 minutes. Toss greens, mango & onion in a large serving bow. Pour warm dressing over salad; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

 

Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup with Cardamom

Ingredients

·    2 tablespoons butter

·    1 onion, diced

·    1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

·    1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

·    1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

·    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

·    1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·    1 pinch cayenne pepper

·    1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth

·    2 cups water

·    2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

·    3 carrots, peeled and chopped

·    Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1.                  Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in onions, and cook until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with cardamom, turmeric, ginger, pepper flakes, cinnamon, cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2.                  Pour in chicken broth and water; add sweet potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and puree in batches until smooth.

 

Carrot Cashew Quiche

Ingredients

·    1/2 cup butter

·    1 cup sliced carrots

·    1 cup cashews

·    1/2 cup honey

·    3 eggs

·    1 1/2 cups heavy cream

·    1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

·    1/2 teaspoon salt

·    3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

·    1 (9 inch) pie crust

Directions

1.                  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2.                  Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the carrots and cashews, and cook until carrots are tender and cashews are golden brown. Mix in the honey.

3.                  In a bowl, beat together the eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, and salt.

4.                  Evenly spread the cheese in the bottom of the pie crust. Layer the carrot mixture over the cheese, and top with the egg mixture.

5.                  Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

 

Carrot Turnip Casserole

Ingredients

·    1 (8 ounce) package instant stuffing mix

·    1 turnip, chopped

·    2 pounds carrots, chopped

·    2 tablespoons butter, melted

·    2 tablespoons brown sugar

·    1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food, shredded

·    2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1.                  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.

2.                  Prepare the stuffing according to package directions.

3.                  Place turnip and carrots in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender. Drain, and mash. Mix in butter and brown sugar until melted.

4.                  Place processed cheese food in a microwave-safe bowl, and melt in the microwave. Stir in milk, and mix into the mashed vegetables. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with the stuffing.

5.                  Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

 

Sweet Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

·    5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered

·    3/4 cup packed brown sugar

·    2/3 cup whole milk

·    2 tablespoons butter, melted

·    1/4 cup all-purpose flour

·    1 1/3 cups pecans

·    1 cup flaked coconut

Directions

1.                  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

2.                  Boil the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan approximately 10 minutes, or until tender.

3.                  In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, butter and flour. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans and coconut.

4.                  Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.

 

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

·    2 sweet potatoes

·    1/4 cup butter

·    1/2 cup packed brown sugar

·    1/4 cup orange juice

Directions

1.                  Boil cut-up sweet potatoes or bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) whole sweet potatoes until tender.

2.                  In a frying pan, melt the butter and brown sugar together until bubbly. Add the orange juice and stir until smooth. Add the cut-up sweet potatoes and cook slowly, turning occasionally until the sweet potatoes are caramelized, about 20 minutes. If syrup is too thin, add a bit more brown sugar.

Chilled Sesame-Ginger Tatsoi

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb Tatsoi; washed & dried
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/3 c Soy Sauce
  • 2 tb Sesame Oil
  • 1 tb Ginger; minced
  • 2 tb Sugar
  • 1/4 c White Vinegar
  • 4 ds Tabasco sauce
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c Sesame Seedss; toasted

 

Preparation

l. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the tatsoi, blanch for I minute, drain, immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process, and drain again. 2. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, vinegar and Tabasco. Mix well, and season to taste with salt and pepper. 3. In a large bowl, combine the tatsoi and dressing, and mix well Refrigerate until well chilled, gar nish with sesame seeds and serve.

 

 

 

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