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Summer Fruit Salad

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:18:54 +0100

Combine everything in a bowl, toss it well, cover with plastic wrap and pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes. The freezer prevents the juices from running out of the fruit and it's just enough time to chill and mingle the sugars.

Serve as is or for a…

Tomato Basil Sandwich

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:51:29 +0100

Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each slice of bread. Layer with sliced tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle olive oil and a pinch of salt.

Spray outside slices with olive oil. Make a make-shift sandwich press by heating skillet over medium heat. Place sandwich on skillet with a…

Zesty Sundried Tomato Broccoli Capellini

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:14:13 +0100

Cook pasta al dente, drain and set aside. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and garlic over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add broccoli florets and toss. Add a tbsp of water, cover and let the broccoli steam for 2 minutes. They should turn bright green.

Add mushrooms and…

Roasted Garlic Kale

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:03:04 +0100

Preheat oven to 350º F. Thoroughly toss kale, garlic, olive oil, 2-3 pinches of salt and cracked pepper. Spread out over baking sheet. Roast for 12 minutes, carefully toss again and continue roasting for another 5 minutes. Edges of kale should be brown and crispy.

I sometimes substitute lettuce…

Vietnamese Pho Tai (beef noodle soup)

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:39:34 +0100

I'm working hard on getting Pro status here people so help me out. I don't often make this because it's very time consuming but I do love making it for friends. This recipe was taught to me by my mother who makes the best pho in…

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:27:59 +0100

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Toss potato wedges in 1 tbsp of olive oil until they're evenly coated. Spread them out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper. Go easy on the salt tho. Bake for 45 minutes.

Let them cool down a bit.…

Soba Garlic Noodles

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:10:50 +0100

Cook noodles to package instructions, set aside. Heat oils, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and pepper over medium heat in a skillet. When garlic becomes super fragrant (about a minute), toss in noodles and coat well.

Plate up and sprinkle noodles with furikake and garnish with bonito shavings. Add…

Yum Yum Brown Rice Congee

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:58:30 +0100

Super easy, super healthy and takes forever to cook but totally worth it. Great alternative to white rice congee and far more nutritious.

Bring rice, water, ginger and garlic to a boil. Turn heat down to low (should be a slow simmer) and cover pot. Cook for 2-3 hours…

Happy Ramen

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:42:45 +0100

I love Japanese ramen but in this recipe I've opted for a Vietnamese noodle broth instead of a Japanese one. The fusion flavors are wonderful!

Sweat shallot in sesame oil over medium heat. Toss everything else in except the noodles, kamaboko, egg, green onion, and corn. Turn the heat…

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:29:32 +0100

Preheat over to 350ºF.

Toss together sprouts, olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread across baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast these bad boys for about 20-30 minutes or whenever the outside gets some yummy crusty roasted bits.

Serve with grated cheese if you wish.…

Veggie Pasta Risotto

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:07:03 +0100

Sweat onions in olive oil in medium heat until translucent. Throw in potatoes, lightly salt and pepper. Keep it moving for a few minutes. Throw in garlic and white wine. Keep things moving for another few minutes. Turn heat to high and add veggie stock and bay leaf. Bring to…

Roast Vegetable Stock

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:33:36 +0100

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fº.

Cut the top off the head of garlic. Arrange the garlic, carrots, celery, onion, pepper, and tomato on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables; season with salt and pepper.

Roast…

Mayo Ma Baked Fish with Garlic Noodles

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:45:34 +0100

Fish

Preheat oven to 425º. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Lay fish on one side of the parchment paper.

Mix mayo, mustard, and a splash of rice vinegar in a bowl. Spread evenly over fish. Lightly sprinkle furikake over fish. Add a…

Big Fat Stuffed Artichokes

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:23:16 +0100

Trim off and discard the stems of the artichokes, leaving about 1/2 inch. Scrub the artichokes clean under running water. Using sharp scissors, cut 1/2 inch off the top of each leaf, and with a very sharp knife slice about 1-inch off the top of the artichoke.

To a…

Herb Root Vegetables

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:21:33 +0100

Put the olive oil and butter into a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and toss to coat them well with the fat; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook…

Braised Kale

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:19:21 +0100

Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, kale, and stock and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes; add a splash of cider vinegar in the last minute of…

Yummy Braised Cabbage

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:16:46 +0100

Bring a big pot of water to a boil over high heat adding 2 to 4 tablespoons of salt to make the water taste like the sea. Add the vinegar, and then the cabbage and boil over high heat until the cabbage is wilted (don't overcook it - it should…

Tomato Basil Brown Rice

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:14:14 +0100

Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil and add the rice and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl.

Whisk together…

Brown Rice Congee

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:12:09 +0100

Super Vegetable Soup

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:25:48 +0100

Sweat onions and garlic with olive oil over medium heat, about 7 minutes. Throw in a couple pinches of salt. Throw in potatoes and thyme, toss it all up and let it cook another 5 minutes. Add veggie broth and turn heat to high until boiling.

Toss in everything…