1 large head cabbage1/3 cup slivered almonds1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground1/2 teaspoon fines herbes1/4 teaspoon ground thyme1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 1/2 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth)3 tablespoons dried currants1 teaspoon grated lemon peel2 tablespoons water1 lemon, thinly sliced
Wash and clean cabbage. Immerse in salted boiling [...]
1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth) 2 tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and choppedAdd water to raisins; set aside.Cook onion, curry powder and pepper in butter in large [...]
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon dark sesame oil2 carrots, cut into julienned strips1 cup fresh snow peas, cut diagonally in half4 green onions, sliced1 clove garlic, minced3 cups cooked rice1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted*
Combine soy sauce, [...]
1 pound fresh asparagus1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon soy sauce1/3 cup natural California pistachios, coarsely choppedTrim woody ends of asparagus spears. Slice asparagus (with a sharply diagonal slant) into 3-inch lengths.Heat oil in large skillet until a piece of asparagus sizzles. Add asparagus, ginger and pepper; stir-fry over medium-high [...]
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, preferably peanut1 pound fresh asparagus, cut in 2-inch lengths4 green onions, sliced2 cups mushrooms, sliced bean sprouts6 Large Chino Valley fresh eggs1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons rice wine1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon granulated sugarIn 2 tablespoons oil, stir-fry asparagus and green onion for about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook another minute. [...]
2 cups water, chicken, beef or vegetable broth2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)2 cups instant semolina couscous
In a medium saucepan, bring the water or desired broth and butter to a boil over medium heat.
Gradually, stir in the couscous. Remove from heat, cover and set aside to steep for a minimum of five minutes.
Fluff with a [...]
2 cups Basmati rice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter* 2 2/3 cup waterPick the rice over and place in a bowl. Wash in several changes of water. Drain. Pour 5 cups of fresh water over the rice and let it soak for half an hour. Drain thoroughly.Combine the rice, salt, butter and 2 2/3 [...]
Indian side with cumin, cloves and cardamom.
2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves3 cardamom pods1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 cup diced onion1 cup Basmati rice2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup frozen peas3 tablespoons cilantro, choppedSaute onion, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds in butter over medium low heat for 5 minutes. Add [...]
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup (about 2 ounces) sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms 1 cup asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups cooked brown rice 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted* 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepperHeat oil in [...]
1 small head green cabbage
1 1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 fresh hot green chili, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
Core the cabbage and slice into fine long shreds.
Put the peas in a strainer and hold them underrunning water [...]