Raw Pad Thai
August 2, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
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
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings
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
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods
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
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes
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
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Chicken and Poultry Dishes, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes
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, [...]
Seaweed Snack Chips
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sea Vegetables
A perfectly healthy alternative for the “salty and crunchy” munchies, these chips actually provide nutrition: kombu (a variety of kelp) is an excellent source for calcium and iodine, fiber and anti-oxidants. Serve with any chip or veggie dip. Four 6-inch pieces kombu seaweed (in Asian section of natural food stores) 3 tablespoons coconut oil Have [...]
Seaweed Salt Booster
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sea Vegetables
Makes about 1/3 cup Use this flavored salt to enhance any dish, and as a “booster food” to get a well-rounded dose of minerals. Use Himalayan or Celtic salt, as these contain up to 85 individual minerals in bio-available form. 1 sheet toasted nori (sushi sheets) 1/4 cup course sea salt Grind both ingredients in [...]
Hijiki Caviar
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Sea Vegetables
Bauman College Makes about 2 dozen appetizers This mock caviar uses seaweed to mimic fish eggs and the flavors of the sea. We served this appetizer at the Taste of Bauman College event and got rave reviews, even from people who have never had seaweed before. 1/2 cup hijiki or arame, or mix of both, [...]
