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
Thai Shrimp and Tofu Soup
1/2 lb shrimp, shelled, deveined, butterflied 1/2 cake soft tofu, cut in small cubes 2 thai chilis, seeded, minced 2 tbsp fish sauce sea salt and cracked pepper 5 cups chicken stock the zest and juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp sambal oelek 2 tbsp cilantro, minced Bring the chicken stock to a simmer and… Continue reading Thai Shrimp and Tofu Soup
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
Veggie Noodles
1 lb fresh egg noodles 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1/3 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 shallot, minced 3 cups sliced green cabbage 1 carrot, peeled, julienned 2 tbsp cilantro, minced 1 cup bean sprouts sea salt and cracked pepper Toast the sesame seeds… Continue reading Veggie Noodles
Pumpkin Bread
3 eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 8 oz. canned pumpkin 1 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 1- 3oz. package vanilla pudding mix 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt Preheat the oven to 325 F and grease a loaf pan. Combine the eggs, canola oil, and pumpkin. Stir in the sugar. Combine… Continue reading Pumpkin Bread
Steak and Poblano Tacos
1/2 onion, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 limes 1/2 tsp dry cumin 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 lb skirt steak 2 poblanos pepper jack soft flour tortillas (home made if possible) Combine the onion, garlic, the juice of 1 lime, cumin, and salt. Rub into the steak and chill overnight. Heat the grill. Remove… Continue reading Steak and Poblano Tacos
Pear Pie
pastry for a double crust pie 3 medium bartlett pears, peeled, sliced 2/3 cup sugar 3 tbsp flour the juice of 1 lemon Preheat the oven to 425 F. Prepare the crust and lay in the bottom of a pie plate. Combine the pears, sugar, flour, and lemon juice. Arrange in the pie plate. Roll out… Continue reading Pear Pie
Apple Walnut Muffins
2 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt cinnamon 1/4 cup canola oil 1 granny smith apple, peeled, grated 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup chopped walnuts Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners and spray with cooking oil.… Continue reading Apple Walnut Muffins
Huevos Rancheros
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack 2 handfuls tortilla chips 2 garlic cloves, minced a heaping half cup of refried beans beans 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chiles in adobo 1 tablespoon minced cilantro 4 large eggs 1/4 cup diced plum tomatoes 1. Turn the oven to 375°. Spread the and cheese… Continue reading Huevos Rancheros
Spicy Sea Bass with Seaweed Rice
1 cup short grain Japanese rice, well rinsed 4" square of nori, julienned sea salt sugar 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 fillets sea bass, skin removed cornstarch 2 tbsp peanut oil 2 scallions, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 inch ginger, peeled, minced 2/3 cup chicken stock 1 tbsp sambal oelek 1 tbsp dry sherry… Continue reading Spicy Sea Bass with Seaweed Rice