Category: Vegetables

Grilled Hearts of Romaine

2 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise, leaving the stems on so that the leaves don't fall apart 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil sea salt cracked pepper 2 tsp rosemary, roughly chopped Combine the garlic, vinegar, oil, and rosemary.  Season well.  Set aside. Grill the lettuce until wilted, about… Continue reading Grilled Hearts of Romaine

Sichuan Cabbage Salad

1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sesame oil 4 chili de arbol, minced 3 scallions, minced 1/2 tsp dry ginger 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp rice vinegar Mix the cabbage with salt and let stand 3 hours. Drain by squeezing the cabbage and dry well. Place in… Continue reading Sichuan Cabbage Salad

Chinese Braised Lettuce

1 small head green leaf lettuce, separated into leaves 2 cups water 2 tsp chicken bouillon 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 tsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp sesame oil salt white pepper Heat the water with the chicken bouillon until it comes to a boil. Add the lettuce and blanch 30 seconds. Drain. Heat the peanut… Continue reading Chinese Braised Lettuce

Braised Red Cabbage

2 thick slices bacon, diced 1 tsp dry thyme 1/2 head red cabbage, sliced in a chiffonade 1 cup chicken stock sea salt and cracked pepper 1 tbsp butter Saute the bacon until crisp. Pour in the chicken stock and stir to deglaze the pan. Add the thyme and the cabbage.  Return to a boil. … Continue reading Braised Red Cabbage

Sesame Yams

1 large yam, peeled, cut in wedges 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp olive oil soy sauce Preheat the oven to 350 F. Toss the yam in olive oil and lay on a baking sheet. Roast for 40 minutes, tossing half way. Sprinkle with the seeds and roast 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with soy sauce.… Continue reading Sesame Yams

Healthy Potato Salad

4 medium sized potatoes, scrubbed, cut into 1" cubes 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1/2 a cucumber, peeled, diced 1/2 a red bell pepper, seeded, diced 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced 2 tbsp dill, minced sea salt and cracked pepper. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly in… Continue reading Healthy Potato Salad

Asian Turkey Roll Ups

1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 lb ground turkey 8 whole, carefully washed green cabbage leaves, separated 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 scallion, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 serrano chili, minced 3/4 cup diced water chesnuts 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce Combine the salt,… Continue reading Asian Turkey Roll Ups

Spicy Bruschetta

3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 small shallot, minced 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced 3 tbsp cilantro, minced 1/4 cup parsley, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced sea salt cracked pepper 1 tsp worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp tabasco the juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp olive oil Combine all the ingredients and season to taste. Chill at least… Continue reading Spicy Bruschetta

Unstuffed Potatoes

4 medium red potatoes, scrubbed, nasty bits removed, diced large sea salt and cracked pepper 2 tbsp butter 1 cup cottage cheese 2 scallions, minced cayenne Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.  Meanwhile preheat the oven to 350 F. Drain the potatoes and place in a potato ricer and mush through. Combine with… Continue reading Unstuffed Potatoes