A nice bowl of this delicious hummus is a crowd pleaser—as long as the crowd knows it’s not a bowl of wasabi! Set aside a few of the whole cooked edamame beans for a garnish. Placing those on top of the finished dish along with a splash of sesame oil helps to make the…
Years ago, at a bed and breakfast where I worked, the chef set out a small bowl of thin gingersnap cookies next to the Brie on every cheese platter. After one taste of the combo, I was hooked. Thin crumbly Swedish ginger snaps pair better than the thicker, hard ones….
Soaking the eggplant in heavily salted water works wonders. The salt draws out the bitterness and leaves behind a pleasant, fresh taste. The overall texture of the cooked eggplant will be simultaneously firm and creamy. Use this technique before preparing any eggplant…
Generous toppings make this a fork-and-knife pizza. Save leftover cabbage for sandwiches.YIELD: SERVES 61½ Tbs. olive oil, divided6 cups thinly sliced red cabbage¼ cup balsamic vinegar2 Tbs. honey2 tsp. whole cumin seeds1 large clove garlic, peeled¼ tsp. salt1 15-oz….
For faster preparation, use a package of pre-boiled, pre-peeled eggs. Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesMakes 1 dozen 6 eggs1 teaspoon wasabi powder2 teaspoons water½ teaspoon prepared horseradish½ teaspoon mustard4 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon soy…
Crisp, peppery daikon is a perfect match for fiery chilies. Try adding a smear or two of Chili Daikon to sushi instead of wasabi paste. Prep Time: 5 minutesMakes about ½ cup (125 ml) One 4-in (10-cm) length daikon radish, peeled5–8 fresh red chilies Use a chopstick to…
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 6 minutes | YIELD: 4 pizzas Pizza is the ultimate fast food. But, in most cases, it’s also the ultimate fat food. You can make a healthier version using the ingredients listed here in the time it takes you to order a regular pizza and…
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 4 x 10-inch pancakes These savory pancakes, called pajeon, contain scallions and almost anything else you’d like to add. The kimchi, a cabbage-based Korean dish, gives them a spicy, fermented dimension that I’m…
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 8 fajitas As you’re probably well aware, tofu has the habit of taking on the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. In this quick and easy dish, the spices give the tofu a fajita-worthy kick that will definitely keep…
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 10-12 minutes | YIELD: 48 chips Clean corn chips? Enough said! This perfectly tasty snack packs a sassy kick that will keep your guests grabbing for just one more handful! 8 whole grain blue corn tortillas (6 inches in diameter) Eat-Clean…
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 5-10 minutes | YIELD: 2½ cups tomato and avocado mixture At my house, bruschetta is a definite family favorite. We love the contrasting textures of the juicy tomatoes and crispy bread. This recipe also includes some velvety avocado for a more…
PREP: 20 minutes active, 1 hour inactive (optional) | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 24 x ½-cup servings This is the perfect potluck dish! Serve it as a dip alongside a batch of Bring the Heat Baked Blue Corn Chips. Yum! 2 cups (480 ml) frozen sweet yellow corn 2 cups…