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Homemade Gnocci
By tixrus-2
These homemade gnocci are a welcome change from pasta
- Optional additional ingredients: Choose one or none:
- 2 lbs. russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 to 1.75 C all-purpose wheat flour
- 2 Tbsp fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, or parsley
- 1 C soaked sun-dried tomatoes, pureed
- 1 bunch spinach, steamed, finely chopped and pressed dry
Eggplant for beginners
By tixrus-2
These delicious morsels are a great way to introduce eggplant to children and other people who are dubious about ve...
- 7-10 small baby Asian eggplants
- 1 1/2 C whole wheat flour
- salt, pepper to taste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 egg (omit and add more liquid if vegan)
- 1 C milk (soy milk or water if vegan)
- 1/2 C canola oil for frying
Super Cholesterol Busting Unsexy Cereal
By tixrus-2
This isn't sexy, but when used as part of a low fat diet and exercise program, it can help knock back your choleste...
- 2 Tbsp organic oat bran
- 1 Tbsp soy protein powder
- 3/4 C water
- 2 tsp ground flax seeds
- 1 tsp hemp seed or hemp protein powder
- 1 tsp psyllium husks, powdered
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1-2 tsp agave nectar
- 1/2 C frozen blueberries
Black-eyed pea salad
By tixrus-2
Some people don't like black-eyed peas because of their, uhmmmm
- 3 C black-eyed peas, cooked
- 1/3 red onion, chopped
- 1 red or yellow sweet pepper, chopped
- 1/2 C sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 C parsley and/or cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- olives (optional)
- feta cheese (optional)
Turnip Hong Bao
By tixrus-2
This delicious recipe violates my personal culinary principle of avoiding white flour and white sugar
- Dough:
- 1 Tbsp (1 packet) dried active baking yeast
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 4 Tbsp plain flour
- 4 Tbsp warm water
- 1/2 C warm water
- 220 g plain flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tbsp caster sugar
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Filling:
- 2 med turnips, peeled & grated
- 1 med carrot, peeled & grated
- 2 inch chunk zucchini, grated
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, minced
- 1 small red hot chile, minced
- Sauce:
- 1/4 C soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sweet Thai chili sauce
fresh fig bars
By tixrus-2
Sometimes you just have to go sweet and yummy
- 4 C fresh figs, chopped skins & all
- 1 C water
- 1 C honey, agave or cane syrup
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest (organic lemons)
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 2 Tbsp water (approximately)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 C shortening or butter
- 3/4 C brown sugar packed
- 2 C sifted flour
- 3 C quick oats
- 3/4 tsp salt (divided)
- 1/2 C walnuts, chopped
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
By tixrus-2
Delicious satisfying vegetarian entree
- 4 portobello mushroom caps
- 1 can tomato paste
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 oz basil, chopped
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- fresh mozarella cheese
Flourless Orange Cake
By tixrus-2
I first had this in a swanky restaurant in Melbourne, then a few days later a friend brought some homemade to a foo...
- Cake:
- 2 large oranges
- 250 g sugar
- 250 g almond meal
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 6 eggs
- Syrup:
- 1/2 C orange juice
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1 C water
Creamy Maitake and Edamame
By tixrus-2
We modified this recipe quite a bit from the source to cut down on the cholesterol and use ingredients we had on ha...
- 8 oz Maitake mushroom
- 4 oz other dried mushrooms you have on hand, shiitake, Chinese black, or dried wild mushrooms
- 6 oz tofu
- 1 tsp dried tarragon
- 1/4 mild onion, minced
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 C white cooking wine
- 1 bunch green onions, cut up
- 6 oz Edamame, cooked and shelled
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp half and half
- 2 Tbsp toasted pignolia nuts
- salt and pepper to taste
Grilled Artichokes
By tixrus-2
1Slice artichoke tops off, crosswise
- 4 large artichokes
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger