by Admin | Jan 5, 2020 | Soups
Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup Makes 7 1/2 cups (1.875 L) Most people believe that miso originated in Japan, but it can be traced back to China, to as early as the fourth century. Miso is a dark, rich, fermented paste made from beans (usually soybeans) and grain. It...
by Admin | Jan 5, 2020 | Side Dishes
Portobello Mushrooms with Marjoram and Balsamic Makes 3 cups (750 mL) A portobello mushroom is a mature cremini mushroom. Once the small brown cremini grows to about 4 or 6 inches (10 or 15 cm) in diameter, it is deemed to be a portobello. These are known in France as...
by Admin | Jan 5, 2020 | Sauces
Spicy Peanut Sauce Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) Peanut sauce is widely used in Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisines. It can be made mild or hot by adjusting the amount of garlic, ginger, or chili paste. This delectable blend can be used as a...
by Admin | Jan 5, 2020 | Salads & Dressings
Multi-Coloured Bean and Vegetable Salad Makes 6 cups (1.5 L) Enjoy different-coloured beans in this salad, perhaps trying others beyond those listed below. When chlorophyll-containing green vegetables are immersed in acids such as lemon juice or vinegar, their lovely...
by Admin | Jan 5, 2020 | Entrées
Ginger Lemon Adzuki Beans Makes 5 cups (1.25 L) Genetic evidence suggests that adzuki beans originated in the Himalayas. These reddish beans have been used for thousands of years in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisine as a low-fat source of protein, iron, zinc,...
