Moroccan Chicken with Olives and Lemon Rind

Serves 4 Traditionally cooked in a clay tagine (cone-shaped pot) this version  uses a regular, old saute pan so everyone can make it at home! Enjoy mildly-spiced Moroccan flavors cooked into tender chicken thighs and a punchy lemon and onion charmoula sauce. Serve with steamed millet or quinoa to soak up the remaining sauce. This [...]

Satay Chicken Skewers with Thai Almond Dipping Sauce

Makes 12-14 skewers These favorite Thai appetizers are a hit for parties, potlucks or weekend snacks. Their mildly-spiced, sweet flavors make them a winner for kids too! If you want to fore go the chicken, the almond sauce makes a great dip for Thai summer rolls or even as a dressing for a grated carrot [...]

Seared Asian Salmon “Scallops” with Cucumber and Radish

Yield: 4 servings This delicate fish dish uses the traditional Asian flavors of soy, ginger and toasted sesame oil for a mildly-flavored and easy to make entree. A raw salad of cucumber and radish is served on the side. Cooking Tip: Slice fish fillets before cooking to get a smooth, clean cut. Use the sharpest [...]

Raw Pad Thai

Serves 4 Fresh young coconut meat replaces conventional rice noodles in this sweet and spicy Thai dish. Don’t be frightened just cause you’ve never opened a coconut — It’s easier than you think and the directions are listed in step-by-step format below. SAUCE 1-inch-piece fresh ginger, peeled 4 pitted dates, soaked for 10 minutes if [...]

Warming Winter Fruit Salad – Bauman College

Yield: 4-6 servings 6 pitted prunes 4 dried apricots 1/2 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup flaxseeds 3 mandarin oranges, peeled 2 very ripe persimmons 4 small pineapple guavas (optional) 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Pinch each: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and orange peel Soak the prunes and apricots in water to [...]

Sesame Halvah

Yield: 8-12 bars In the Middle-East, halvah is really just another word for candy. But in the west, we expect halvah to be a dense candy-cake made from ground sesame seeds. In many traditional recipes, halvah is made with honey. This recipe calls for unrefined sugar to replace the honey, since from a nutritional perpective, [...]

Aromatic Brown Basmati Rice

Serves 4 This is an East-Indian rice side with sweet spices and a touch of turmeric for color. Plain rice can be served, but the traditional whole spices add special flavor and make a lovely presentation. Cook the rice in stock to for depth of flavor. 1 1/2 cups brown basmati or jasmine rice 3 [...]

Chicken and Yams in Tomato-Coconut Curry

Serves 4 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon garlic-ginger paste (see recipe below) 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon garam masala Pinch cayenne or chili flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon unrefined sugar or honey 1 can diced tomatoes with juice, [...]

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