Roasted Yam and Onion Dip
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Sauces, Side Dishes
FROM SNACKS (DL) Yield: about 1 1/2 cups A rich and roasted melding of “creamed” yams, onions and garlic to make a perfect all-season dip for veggies, crackers or crusty whole grain bread. 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus another 1 tablespoon for blending 2 medium yams, halved length-wise, skins on 1 yellow onion, halved, skins [...]
Cucumber-Mint Raita
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Sauces, Side Dishes
FROM INDIAN (DL) Yield: about 2 cups This traditional yogurt sauce is used as a side to balance pungent curries. It also makes a cooling dressing for green salads or a dip for fresh vegetables. 2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt dash cayenne or red pepper flakes 1/2 cucumber, diced [...]
Favorite Green Chile Sauce
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
Jane Butel – Real Women Eat Chilis Yield: about 2 cups This is the all-time best green chile sauce. It beats the thickened chile juice sauces and the tomato-based ones, hands down. You can add chunks of poached chicken or seafood to the sauce for fabulous enchiladas. It is a favorite sauce for burritos, chimichangas [...]
Hot Chili Oil
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
Yield: about 1 cup 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns (found in the spice section) 5 slices unpeeled ginger 1 cup sesame oil (not toasted) Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Place all the ingredients into the pan and gently cook the oil for 15 minutes, being careful not to allow [...]
Garlic-Ginger Paste
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
Makes about 1/3 cup This is a simple, handy seasoning for a variety of Eastern dishes. Double or triple the recipe and measure tablespoonfuls into little zip-lock bags or an ice cube holder for easy “grab and go” use. 1 head garlic, peeled 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled touch or water touch of lemon [...]
Thai Peanut Sauce
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
This favorite Thai sauce can be used as a dip for summer rolls, as a sauce for rice noodles, or as a marinade for chicken or tofu satay. The sauce can be heated to mellow the flavors, or left uncooked for zing. THAI FORMULA 1 tablespoon garlic-ginger paste (see note) or use 2 teaspoons each [...]
Thai Formula
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
For curries and soups. 1 tablespoon Garlic-Ginger Paste, see below 2-4 tablespoons green, yellow or red Thai curry paste 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk 1 tablespoon lime zest 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon agave nectar —- Garlic-Ginger Paste Makes about 1/3 cup This is a simple, handy seasoning [...]
Indian Formula
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sauces
This is a curry spice blend for basic Indian curries. Double or tripple the recipe for future use (the garlic and ginger paste needs to be added fresh). 1 tablespoon coriander 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon garlic-ginger paste (see note) or 2 teaspoons each minced [...]
