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Soy Glazed Sweet Potatoes
These are addictive. Try dipping them in Sorghum Soy Aioli (page 29). For a side dish, brush the sweet potatoes with butter instead of oil before roasting. Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutes Makes 8 servings 4 large sweet potatoes (preferably unpeeled), cut…
Tofu Miso Soup
The lightly flavored broth is enhanced by salty miso. Creamy cubes of tofu float in the bowl as the flavor of the sea makes its way across your taste buds thanks to the flavorful wakame. Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 5 minutes Makes 4 servings 2 teaspoons dried…
Spaghetti Squash Somen
Traditional somen noodles are delicate wheat flour noodles that are often served in a bowl of ice water with a side of dipping sauce. Spaghetti squash offers a fun take on tradition. This dish is great for lunch on a hot summer day or on an especially warm autumn…
Tempura Brie with Three Sauces and Ginger Snaps
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….
Vegetable Gyoza
If this recipe yields more dumplings than you can eat in one sitting, cook them all and then store the extra ones in the freezer. Fully cooked dumplings freeze well and can be microwaved straight from the freezer for an anytime snack. To cook frozen dumplings, place…
Eggplant Dengaku (Broiled Miso Eggplant)
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…
CHICKPEA & RED CABBAGE PITA PIZZAS WITH TOASTED CUMIN
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….
Wasabi Deviled Eggs
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…
Cold Tofu Trio
For many years, I was squeamish about tofu. Grilled, fried and sautéed versions that promised to taste “just like” their meat or fish counterparts left nothing but a bad taste in my mouth. It wasn’t until I was urged to try tofu as tofu—cold, unpretentious bites of…
Clear Soup with Pumpkin Dumplings
A little bit of toasted pumpkin seed oil goes a long way. Its earthy, robust flavor is very similar to that of toasted sesame oil. If you don’t have toasted pumpkin seed oil, use an equal amount of dark sesame oil instead.Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 3 minutesMakes…
Soba Noodle Soup
Adding tempura to soup feels very much like adding crackers to soup. The hard crackers soften a bit in the warm broth, while still remaining a little crunchy. Any sort of tempura vegetable, like mushrooms, blanched asparagus, and onions, will compliment this soup. My…
Vegetable Tempura
When making tempura, you must be mindful not only of the temperature of the oil, but also that of the batter and vegetables. Use a deep-fryer thermometer to make sure the oil stays between 335°F (168°C) and 350°F (175°C) to prevent sogginess. Meanwhile, keep the…