Kale and Tofu

1 cake medium soft tofu, drained under a weight on paper towel for 15 minutes, sliced 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 bunch kale, washed, stems removed, torn 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sugar sea salt 1 tsp sambal oelek 1/2 tsp sesame oil Heat the oil in a large skillet and then add the… Continue reading Kale and Tofu

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Basil Broccoli

1/2 a bunch broccoli, chopped 1 tbsp butter 1 scallion, minced 1 tbsp flour 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp chicken oxo 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped Boil the broccoli in salted water for 4 minutes.  Drain. Heat the butter in a saucepan and then stir in the scallion.  Saute 1 minute. Stir in… Continue reading Basil Broccoli

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Super Quick Cucumber Kimchee

1 cucumber, peeled, sliced in long chunks sea salt 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp white vinegar 2 tsp sambal oelek Sprinkle the cucumber with the salt.  Let stand 10 minutes. Squeeze out the moisture and then add the remaining ingredients.  Serve.

Broccoli Peanut Slaw

1/3 cup light mayonnaise 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pickled ginger, minced sea salt and cracked pepper 1bunch broccoli, sliced into small pieces, stem trimmed and sliced as well 1 carrot, peeled, julienned 1 scallion, minced 3 tbsp cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts Combine the mayo, vinegar, olive… Continue reading Broccoli Peanut Slaw

Lebanese Cabbage Salad

1/2 green cabbage, sliced thin 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil the juice of half a lemon 2 garlic cloves, minced sea salt to taste Combine all the ingredients.  Mix well.  Season to taste.

Garlicky Curly Endive

1 head curly endive, washed, chopped roughly 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp butter 2 tsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp sugar 2 tsp dry sherry Melt the butter in a large skillet.  Saute the garlic until fragrant. Add the endive and saute 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce, sugar, and sherry and saute 30 seconds. … Continue reading Garlicky Curly Endive

Vinegar Green Beans

1/2 lb green beans, trimmed 1/2 onion, peeled, left whole 3 sprigs parsley 5 garlic cloves, peeled, whole olive oil 2 tsp white vinegar sea salt Combine the beans, onion, parsley, garlic, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot with boiling water.  Simmer for 20 minutes. Drain. Discard the onion and garlic. Toss… Continue reading Vinegar Green Beans

Chickpea Salad

2 cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil the juice of 2 lemons 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 scallions, minced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch parsley, minced sea salt and cracked pepper Combine all the ingredients.  Season to taste.  Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.